October Studio News

Enrollment and Swap List

The studio is now filled to capacity and I am no longer accepting students for the 2013-2014 school year. Thank you once again for your kind words and referrals! I would like to formally welcome our newest students this year: Leah, Katie, Zoe, Maddy and Autumn.

The Swap List has changed slightly over the past few weeks, so please refer to the UPDATED version, which was emailed to all of you on 9/30, should you need to swap lessons with another student.

Fall Performance Class: Costume Recital/Halloween Party

Our first Performance Class of the year will be held on Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00-5:00 pm. Please note that this group Performance Class takes the place of private lessons; there are NO PRIVATE LESSONS that week. This performance is for STUDENTS ONLY. Though we hate to exclude the parents, it gives the students a rare opportunity to work on performance skills in front of a forgiving audience of their peers.

For this performance, students should arrive fully dressed in either a costume or pajamas, and be prepared to perform 1-2 pieces that fit the following criteria:

• Any Halloween or autumn themed piece
• Anything in a minor key
• Anything that pertains to their chosen costume

The students always look forward to this time of year, and some of them have already begun working on their Halloween repertoire. Through the month of October, we will be focusing on minor music (sounds scary, sad or mysterious) and choosing repertoire. Please ask to hear your child's recital piece so he/she has a chance to practice their performance skills.

Music Makes a Difference Contest

After one month of lessons, our donation jar is already up to an astounding $17.30! This means that the studio has collectively learned over 340 pieces since the beginning of September. Students earn $.05 for completing an assigned piece, and an additional $.01 for a flawless performance. The money will be donated to the Friends of Music at the end of December. Way to go, everyone - - and keep up the great work!