Natalie's Piano Studio

2011-2012 Studio Calendar
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WHAT: September Surprise!
WHEN: Thursday, September 8, 2011
WHERE: Trinity Baptist Church - 1016 East Pawnee in Wichita
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
DETAILS: An exciting kick-off for the year ahead! You can play anything you want - solo, duet, ensemble, etc. Or you can come and just join in the fun as an observer. I'll be announcing the details of our theme for this year!

WHAT: Travel Tour #1
WHEN: Thursday, October 6, 2011
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: A group class that provides an opportunity for students to perform pieces they've been working on, play games, participate in interactive learning experiences, learn about music history, and earn free travel passes!

WHAT: Marshmallows and Music Festival
WHEN: October 22, 2011
WHERE: Pine Lake Christmas Tree Farm (6802 S Oliver in Derby)
COST: $8 (includes t-shirt, hayrack ride, and fixin's for s'mores!)
DETAILS: Sponsored by the South Central Kansas Music Teachers Association, this fun outdoor music festival will be the perfect way to welcome in fall! Students may play any piece - solo, duet, or ensemble. Bring your own chairs and we'll provide everything else!

WHAT: Clavinova Festival
WHEN: October 28-29, 2011
WHERE: Senseney Music - 2300 E Lincoln
COST: $15 (includes t-shirt and entry in a drawing to win a Clavinova!)
DETAILS: Students of all ages are eligible to be a part of this fun festival! The Clavinova is one of the industry's top digital pianos with ever-expanding technical capabilities. This festival gives each participant the chance to work with the technological capabilities of the Clavinova to sequence and record their own accompaniment disk to a musical selection of their choice. Senseney Music delivers a Clavinova to my studio several weeks prior to the festival so students can complete their disk. Each student will then play the piece for an area-wide festival to demonstrate their work for others to enjoy. This has been a favorite among my students for several years now!

WHAT: Travel Tour #2
WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2011
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: A group class that provides an opportunity for students to perform pieces they've been working on, play games, participate in interactive learning experiences, learn about music history, and earn free travel passes!

WHAT: Thanksgiving Break
WHEN: November 21-26, 2011

WHAT: Christmas Recital Rehearsal
WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 2011
WHERE: Trinity Baptist Church - 1016 East Pawnee in Wichita
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: TBA
DETAILS: All students participating in the Christmas Recital must attend this rehearsal.

WHAT: Christmas Recital
WHEN: Thursday, December 22, 2011
WHERE: Trinity Baptist Church - 1016 East Pawnee in Wichita
TIME: 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS: This annual event has become a favorite in the studio! Family members and friends are invited to come, enjoy, and even participate in uplifting music-making as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. A reception of scrumptious treats and fellowship will follow.

WHAT: Christmas Break
WHEN: December 25, 2011-January 7, 2012

WHAT: Travel Tour #3
WHEN: Thursday, January 19, 2012
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: A group class that provides an opportunity for students to perform pieces they've been working on, play games, participate in interactive learning experiences, learn about music history, and earn free travel passes!

WHAT: WSU Middle School and High School Festival
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Wichita State University - Duerksen Fine Arts Building
COST: $10
DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 3, 2011
DETAILS: Students in grades 6-12 perform one or more solo pieces (time limit: 6 minutes) and are given a written critique and a rating. Request an entry form from Natalie.

WHAT: WSU Elementary Festival
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Wichita State University - Duerksen Fine Arts Building
COST: $10
DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 10, 2011
DETAILS: Students in grades K-5 perform one or more solo pieces and are given a written critique and a rating. Request an entry form from Natalie.

WHAT: No Lessons
WHEN: January 30-February 4, 2012

WHAT: Travel Tour #4
WHEN: Thursday, February 23, 2012
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: A group class that provides an opportunity for students to perform pieces they've been working on, play games, participate in interactive learning experiences, learn about music history, and earn free travel passes!

WHAT: Spring Break
WHEN: March 19-24, 2012

WHAT: MTNA Conference in New York City (No Lessons)
WHEN: March 26-31, 2012

WHAT: Travel Tour #5
WHEN: Thursday, April 19, 2012
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: A group class that provides an opportunity for students to perform pieces they've been working on, play games, participate in interactive learning experiences, learn about music history, and earn free travel passes!

WHAT: Music Progressions
WHEN: Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21, 2012
WHERE: Mulvane Christian Church - 502 Highland Park (tentative)
COST: $18 (levels 1-2) or $20 (levels 3-10)
DEADLINE: Thursday, March 8, 2012
DETAILS: Music Progressions is a worthy goal for students to work toward and prepare for. It provides valuable feedback for me, as their teacher, that reveals what areas I should focus on to ensure that each student receives a well-rounded music education. I strongly encourage all students to participate in Music Progressions. Here are some of the aspects of the event:

*Each student will receive a 30-minute time slot with an evaluator and will play two pieces for them and demonstrate their proficiency in a variety of other functional piano skills.

*The evaluator will grade the student in each area and provide a written critique of their performance.

*Each student will take a short written theory test that will be graded.

*Students in levels 3 and up will take a listening test that will be graded.

*Students in levels 3 and up may select and prepare an "option" - an additional creative area that they are interested in and would like to present to the evaluator (examples: composition, art work, composer report, etc.).

Print out your enrollment form here.

WHAT: Travel Tour #6
WHEN: Thursday, May 17, 2012
WHERE: TBA
TIME: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
THEME: The culmination of this year's theme! Stay tuned for exciting details about how we're planning to celebrate...

WHAT: Year-End Evaluations
WHEN: May 21-25, 2012
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: During the regular lesson time
DETAILS: The final week of lessons - May 21-25- will be set aside for Year-End Evaluations. Several weeks prior to this, you will receive a questionnaire to fill out. Please plan to attend your child's lesson this week with your completed questionnaires. We will discuss your child's progress over the past year and the strengths and weakness I've observed along with any ideas for improvement.

WHAT: Piano Camps 2012
WHEN: Summer 2012
WHERE: The Studio
TIME: TBD
COST: $75 (includes all repertoire and supplies)
DETAILS: A fun week of games, ensemble playing, listening to music, and developing better musicianship skills!