October is here

October gave a party;
The leaves by hundreds came
The ashes, oaks, and maples,
And those of every name.


Thanks to each of you who are participating in the various recitals and activities that I have suggested this fall. The theory website does seem to be helping some learn their notes better and to understand the concepts in the music. Last week, Marielle had the top score of 5,270 on Music Ace. Tyler also had an outstanding score of over 4000. That game is so fast.

The next deadline is on October 13th for the All Boys Recital. At the time, Kaleb and Jonathan will be participating in the recital.

I gave away $36 extra dollars in piano money last week. We learned about Fanny Crosby.

This week's question: Who perfected the use of the music staff?
(Hint: If you started piano with me, I told you this story and related it to the letter names of the clefs F and G. Some of you were very small but might remember and others will have to research this) It is worth $2 for half of the answer and $5 for the complete answer. Good Luck.