Group Class/ Master Class Schedule

There will be Group Class this coming Friday, November 12 from 4:30 until 6 p.m. at the Church.

Don't forget that there will be no lessons at all from November 15 through November 19th.

There will be Master Class lessons on Monday November 22 at the Church from 3:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. and on Tuesday November 23 from 1:30 until 3:30 p.m. This will be your 'makeup' lesson for the week I am gone. Then there will be no lessons on Wed. Nov. 24 and Thurs. Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving

These Master Classes will be the same as those we had last spring. Students will each have a private lesson time for about 15 minutes, and will be expected to watch and listen to the other students' lessons. Parents also learn from watching all the student's lessons. This is most effective when you stay for about an hour to watch and play your lesson - so plan to come and stay for at least an hour of this class (you are welcome to stay for the whole time if you can). It is not allowed to visit, read, text, play video games, etc. during this time. If other siblings are there, they may read or draw quietly, but may not disturb the class. Parents need to participate by observing, taking notes, etc.

Group Class for September 17 and 24th

WHOOPS!
I always forget to take pictures at group, I guess because I'm just too busy teaching group!
Anyone who takes a picture should post it or send it to me, please!

See you all this coming Friday at 4:30!~ It is so fun when we are all there !~

If you want to brush up on Repertoire for Group Class, Here is a list I'm working on from now til Christmas:

Twinkle
Lightly Row
O Come Little Children
Long, Long Ago
Minuet 1
Minuet 2
Chorus from Judas Maccabeus
Waltz
Lully Gavotte
Humoresque

Group Class for September 17 and 24th

Don't forget Group Class the next TWO Fridays -
at the church starting at 4:30 for Twinkle through Minuet 1, 5:00 Minuet 2 through Book 2; and 5:30 for Book 3-4.

I know there are two in a row because of the holiday etc., so plan now to make a priority of the next two weeks so we can get ready for our Holiday Recital and Performances, as well as a possible play in for all of Tampa Bay during the Thanksgiving Holiday (More on that soon, I hope!)

"I want to make good citizens. If a child hears fine music from the day of his birth and learns to play it himself, he develops sensitivity, discipline and endurance. He gets a beautiful heart."
—Shin'ichi Suzuki

"The main concern for parents should be to bring up their children as noble human beings. That is sufficient. If this is not their greatest hope, in the end the child may take a road contrary to their expectations. Children can play very well. We must try to make them splendid in mind and heart also."
—Shinichi Suzuki

Today is the Day!

WOW! It's Here!
Don't forget our Back to School Group Class Play-In is today at 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Bring a snack to share.
We'll play for about an hour then, have a short parent meeting and refreshments!
It will be fun and inspiring to start the school year, so please be there at the LDS church at 3301 N. Belcher Rd .

It won't be nearly as fun without everyone, so please try to be there!

Group Class for August

Save the Date! The first group class for the semester will be August 27th, Friday.
We'll start at 4:30 and have a play in for everyone on every level from Twinkle through Book 5! Then we'll celebrate the new school year with a short Parent Talk and Party.

Everyone bring a small treat or snack and let's have fun!