What, where and when! (Description of Events)

 
 

Coming EVENTS for the 2011-2012 Season
Dear Parents and Students,
     Please put these events on your calendar and plan to attend all that apply to you.
I have purposely scheduled these events in advance so that all can attend.
These events are held to expand upon what you are learning in your weekly
lessons and the cost of these events is covered in your monthly tuition,
Below the dates are further descriptions of each of the events.
 

Detailed descriptions of each event:
*Cool Socks Club: One Friday per month: Nov. 4th, Dec. 9th, Jan. 13th, Feb. 10th, March 30th, and April 13th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. This club is open by invitation only.  Membership criteria is as follows:  Students who have finished their lesson books; practice for a minimum of an hour per day; are willing to learn and memorize at least 3 classical pieces selected by their teacher; meet on the dates given above; play in a special recital on April 13th.

*Rehearsal/Piano Parties: Sat. Nov. 19th, 2011;  Sat. March 10th, 2012
Piano parties are held at Bridgton Alliance Church and are an informal opportunity for students to play for one another.  Since piano study is more or less an isolated pursuit, getting together as a group gives students much needed support, camaraderie and encouragement.  Concepts in music theory and history are often covered during this time, as well.  These parties are a great time to play duets and memorized pieces, or to practice for an upcoming recital.  Students bring treats to share at the end during a time of refreshments.  I supply plates, napkins, cups and punch.

* Piano Explorer Composition Contest: from January through March.
Students will compose a piece, and notate it with help from their teacher and enter it into the annual composition contest held in the Piano Explorer Magazine.

*Recitals: Recitals are a time to celebrate all that my students have accomplished.  They are held at the Bridgton Alliance Church. Students should dress as they would for church, or a wedding, ( in other words, their best!) and invite many, many people to come hear how hard they have worked. Students also bring their favorite refreshments to share following the recital.  I supply plates, napkins, cups and punch.
Kids Playing For Kids Holiday Recital: Sat. Dec. 3rd, 2011 In December, we will have our traditional Kids Playing For Kids Holiday Recital to help support our Compassion Kids: Meskerem and Duhimbaze. KIDS PLAYING FOR KIDS
“Duet Recital” Sat., March 24th, 2012, 2-4 p.m. In January, students will be paired up to learn a duet together.  In March, they will perform those duets in a recital.
Spring Recital: Sat. May 19th 2012, 2-4p.m.

*Afternoon of music for adult students:
We will get together in the months of October, December, March, and May. The days and times to be announced. Open to anyone age 18 or older.  We get together very informally at my home. Spouses and friends welcome and if they play an instrument, they can share music also.

Award Ceremony:Saturday, May 19th, 2012
Attendance, Good Practice, Most Dedicated
 
 
 
 

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