Studio News
June 2019
Last week of lessons for the studio year is June 10-13. The studio will then be closed so that I may attend the WSMTA Conference. Summer schedule begins July 1!!
Studio recital is June 7th! Looking forward to celebrating all the fabulous work students have done this year!!
Congratulations to Kayla on her Senior Recital on June 1st. She planned the program picking her favorite pieces from the eight years of study in the studio. She said it was a difficult choice but making the program was:
Sonatina in A minor by Russell Jacoby; Sonata in E flat K282 Mvmt. III by Mozart; Beethoven's "Für Elise" (which was why she wanted to learn to play the piano); The Storm by Burgmuller; Chanson by N. Faber; Humming Bird and Soaring from Lyric Preludes by Gillock; Le Chat et le Moucheron by Linn; Jimbo's Lullaby and Le Petit Nègre by Debussy; and Chopin's Nocturne No. 21 Op. Post.. It has been a delight to work with Kayla and I will miss seeing her every week! We wish her all the best on her college journey!!
Studio recital is June 7th! Looking forward to celebrating all the fabulous work students have done this year!!
Congratulations to Kayla on her Senior Recital on June 1st. She planned the program picking her favorite pieces from the eight years of study in the studio. She said it was a difficult choice but making the program was:
Sonatina in A minor by Russell Jacoby; Sonata in E flat K282 Mvmt. III by Mozart; Beethoven's "Für Elise" (which was why she wanted to learn to play the piano); The Storm by Burgmuller; Chanson by N. Faber; Humming Bird and Soaring from Lyric Preludes by Gillock; Le Chat et le Moucheron by Linn; Jimbo's Lullaby and Le Petit Nègre by Debussy; and Chopin's Nocturne No. 21 Op. Post.. It has been a delight to work with Kayla and I will miss seeing her every week! We wish her all the best on her college journey!!
May 2019
The spring is winding down and we want to celebrate our graduating senior--Kayla! She has been studying in the studio since 2011. She will present her senior recital June 1 performing works by Jacoby, Mozart, Beethoven, Burgmuller, Gillock, Rollin, Debussy and Chopin.
And the results are in!! The Theory test scores in the Musicianship Literacy Program were outstanding!! The studio average was 95.7%...way to go students! Congratulations to Kayla (Level 9--100%), Arielle (Level 8--Honors), Grace (Level 8--100%), Emily (Level 6--Excellent), Rachel (Level 2--High Honors), Lindsay (Level 2--100%), Micah (Level 1--High Honors)
And the results are in!! The Theory test scores in the Musicianship Literacy Program were outstanding!! The studio average was 95.7%...way to go students! Congratulations to Kayla (Level 9--100%), Arielle (Level 8--Honors), Grace (Level 8--100%), Emily (Level 6--Excellent), Rachel (Level 2--High Honors), Lindsay (Level 2--100%), Micah (Level 1--High Honors)
April 2019
Students are preparing for the Musicianship Program in early May--reviewing and strengthening their mastery of theory concepts. Recital planning is also underway--it's another busy month!!
The MTNA Conference was a jam-packed, high energy, early morning to late night marathon of workshops, recitals, masterclasses and meetings with colleagues. Highlights included presentations by several collegiate chapters--the future of music teaching is in good hands!!; and the NW Division meeting and dinner--teaching and music making in the NW (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming) is phenomenal! WA had 14 students playing in the MTNA National competition finals!! Each year there seems to be a theme that I gravitate towards. This year I attended several lectures on new/unfamiliar to me composers and repertoire: Florence Price, contemporary Chinese piano repertoire, piano sonatas by women composers, and Scriabin preludes for intermediate level students. So much music--so little time!!
The MTNA Conference was a jam-packed, high energy, early morning to late night marathon of workshops, recitals, masterclasses and meetings with colleagues. Highlights included presentations by several collegiate chapters--the future of music teaching is in good hands!!; and the NW Division meeting and dinner--teaching and music making in the NW (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming) is phenomenal! WA had 14 students playing in the MTNA National competition finals!! Each year there seems to be a theme that I gravitate towards. This year I attended several lectures on new/unfamiliar to me composers and repertoire: Florence Price, contemporary Chinese piano repertoire, piano sonatas by women composers, and Scriabin preludes for intermediate level students. So much music--so little time!!
March 2019
The studio is closed March 18-21 so that I may attend the MTNA National Conference in Spokane, and March 25-28 as I will be on vacation. Lessons resume on the usual schedule on April 1, 2019! (This is no joke!!)
February 2019
Music Artistry Program rescheduled to February 22...good luck Aubrey, Kayla and Grace!! You have done a great job staying focused despite the snow delay!!
Congratulations to Kayla and Arielle for their superior rating at the Green River competition!!
Congratulations to Kayla and Arielle for their superior rating at the Green River competition!!
January 2019
Welcome to the New Year. Lessons resume on January 7th... Good Luck to Kayla and Arielle who are preparing for the Green River competition!
December 2018
Studio closed December 24 through January 3rd for the Holiday season. Keep practicing--Green River competition and the Music Artistry Program are fast approaching!!
November 2018
We have started working on seasonal music in the studio...remember the studio is closed November 20 through November 23. Lessons resume November 26...Have a fabulous Thanksgiving.
October 2018
Congratulations to Kayla (Level 12) and Arielle (Level 6--Honorable Mention) on your performances at the Central Washington University Sonatina Festival!!
September 2018
Fall lesson schedule begins Monday September 10th! It's going to be a great musical year!!
I will be traveling back to Cincinnati, Ohio for the MTNA Summit on September 8 and 9 representing WA State Music Teachers Association as part of my President Elect duties. We will be exploring issues of interest at a national level regarding the future of music teaching. I am excited to meet MTNA leaders from across the nation!
I will be traveling back to Cincinnati, Ohio for the MTNA Summit on September 8 and 9 representing WA State Music Teachers Association as part of my President Elect duties. We will be exploring issues of interest at a national level regarding the future of music teaching. I am excited to meet MTNA leaders from across the nation!
August 2018
Summer lessons conclude August 22...there will be no lessons August 27 through September 7th due to Labor Day and the start of school.
July 2018
Summer lessons being July 2, 2018. NO LESSONS July 4th and July 5th! I am looking forward to seeing everyone for the start of the new studio year!!
