I am sure most of you are going to be glad when you can take a break from school and studies. I can tell you are all ready for some summertime fun. Me too!
Our recital will be Friday, May 22nd, at 6:30 p.m. at Jent's House of Music. The recital will be around 1 hour. I am asking that all of you be very respectful to the performers by staying quiet during the songs and not getting up to move around.
After the performances, we will have awards and refreshments. We must be out by 8:30 p.m.
If you have not given me your letter of summer intentions and your fall selection, I need it this week.
Can any of you help with refreshments?
THANKS FOR A GREAT YEAR!
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Time to spend your Piano Money
This is an exciting week, I hope. You get to spend the money you have saved this semester. I want you to buy pretty fast so we can still work on your music. Recital time is approaching so quickly and so is the end of school. I am ready for a little time off myself. I have been so proud of the work that you have been doing. Just 2 more weeks of lessons. Whoo Hoo!
Don't forget to return your letter with times for summer and fall lessons. I need those this week.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers who log in to this blog.
Don't forget to return your letter with times for summer and fall lessons. I need those this week.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers who log in to this blog.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Notice of upcoming Events
Hello Students and Parents,
I am sending you this information on another computer because I have been unsuccessful at getting information posted on my home computer. Technology can be frustrating at times.
I know many of you are testing this week and I will try to be patient with your schedule. At this time of year, all of us are over worked and our schedules are packed to the max. We all have a big case of Spring Fever. I wrote a poem about my frustration over baseball games and that helped appease my mood. Maybe some of you could add a verse or two yourselves.
The Amarillo festival will be held on May 8th and 13 of my students will make that trip. I believe preparations are coming along very well. I am sending a letter to each family this week to ask about your summer lesson plans. I need to know as soon as possible so a schedule can be in order.
The performance contest ends on April 30th and I will wait until next week to declare a winner. Besure to bring your signatures to lessons this week and next.
Recital will be at 6:30 on May 22nd at Jent's. Hope you are ready.
Trivia question : Name the 3 types of upright pianos from shortest to tallest and give the height of each one. $3
I am sending you this information on another computer because I have been unsuccessful at getting information posted on my home computer. Technology can be frustrating at times.
I know many of you are testing this week and I will try to be patient with your schedule. At this time of year, all of us are over worked and our schedules are packed to the max. We all have a big case of Spring Fever. I wrote a poem about my frustration over baseball games and that helped appease my mood. Maybe some of you could add a verse or two yourselves.
The Amarillo festival will be held on May 8th and 13 of my students will make that trip. I believe preparations are coming along very well. I am sending a letter to each family this week to ask about your summer lesson plans. I need to know as soon as possible so a schedule can be in order.
The performance contest ends on April 30th and I will wait until next week to declare a winner. Besure to bring your signatures to lessons this week and next.
Recital will be at 6:30 on May 22nd at Jent's. Hope you are ready.
Trivia question : Name the 3 types of upright pianos from shortest to tallest and give the height of each one. $3
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thank Goodness for Rain!!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Easter weekend. I did. I had my whole family here for Easter and it was my grandson, Justin's, birthday. We had a big egg hunt after church and lunch.
Last night and some of today, we enjoyed rain. That was great too. This week's trivia question is to finish the following song lyrics about rain.
1. _____________on roses, and whiskers on kittens. (Name the song too) $1
2. It's _____________it's ____________the old man is _____________. $1
3. I'm _________________in the rain, just _____________in the rain, what a wonderful __________________, I'm ___________again. $1
Last night and some of today, we enjoyed rain. That was great too. This week's trivia question is to finish the following song lyrics about rain.
1. _____________on roses, and whiskers on kittens. (Name the song too) $1
2. It's _____________it's ____________the old man is _____________. $1
3. I'm _________________in the rain, just _____________in the rain, what a wonderful __________________, I'm ___________again. $1
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Spring --Time for Music
I appreciate all of you who are faithful bloggers and check each week. I hope you are moving along in the performance contest that was started on April 1st. It is certainly not too late to get going. Most of you have started your recital pieces for the May 22nd recital. There are 13 of us going to Amarillo at this time for Greater Southwest Music Festival.
Trivia for this week:
The Easter Parade was written by Irving Berlin. The lyrics are below. What is meant by by the "rotogravure"? (worth $1) Who starred in the movie? ($1) What year?($1)
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.
On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter Parade.
Trivia for this week:
The Easter Parade was written by Irving Berlin. The lyrics are below. What is meant by by the "rotogravure"? (worth $1) Who starred in the movie? ($1) What year?($1)
In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills upon it,
You'll be the grandest lady in the Easter Parade.
I'll be all in clover and when they look you over,
I'll be the proudest fellow in the Easter Parade.
On the avenue, Fifth Avenue, the photographers will snap us,
And you'll find that you're in the rotogravure.
Oh, I could write a sonnet about your Easter bonnet,
And of the girl I'm taking to the Easter Parade.
Monday, March 30, 2009
April Performance contest
Date played Song I played Signatures of people who heard me Indicate which songs were memorized
Use these as headings and make a chart.
We are getting ready for the recital on May 22nd, plus some people will be playing for Greater Southwest Music Festival on May 8th. Lots of good performance practice will help you do your best.
Rules and forms for the Performance contest
Begin April 1st and end April 30
Print out the form I have attached.
Write your name where it says student’s name
Write the name of the song you play.
Every time you play a song for someone, record the date.
Have the person sign your paper.
Only 4 signatures are possible for one performance
Play your songs by memory for extra credit.
Play different songs.
Turn your records in to me on May 4th for extra money in your account.
Use these as headings and make a chart.
We are getting ready for the recital on May 22nd, plus some people will be playing for Greater Southwest Music Festival on May 8th. Lots of good performance practice will help you do your best.
Rules and forms for the Performance contest
Begin April 1st and end April 30
Print out the form I have attached.
Write your name where it says student’s name
Write the name of the song you play.
Every time you play a song for someone, record the date.
Have the person sign your paper.
Only 4 signatures are possible for one performance
Play your songs by memory for extra credit.
Play different songs.
Turn your records in to me on May 4th for extra money in your account.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Speeding Forward to May
Did you all have a good Spring Break? I was very busy and can't believe that a week flew by so quickly. Just wanted you to know the Pastorale results from March 14th.
Superior: Sharayah, Emma, Bryson, Pauline, Hannah, Katie, Kaitlynn, James, Josh, Tyler, Graham, Tara.
Excellent: Joshua, Laura, Marielle, Mallory, Colton, Trenton, Daniella, Tymber, Karli, Kaci, Kaleb, Kenzi
Thank you all for the hard work you did.
If you played in Pastorale last year, will you call me when you read this post?
Superior: Sharayah, Emma, Bryson, Pauline, Hannah, Katie, Kaitlynn, James, Josh, Tyler, Graham, Tara.
Excellent: Joshua, Laura, Marielle, Mallory, Colton, Trenton, Daniella, Tymber, Karli, Kaci, Kaleb, Kenzi
Thank you all for the hard work you did.
If you played in Pastorale last year, will you call me when you read this post?
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