October 2011 Newsletter

CONGRATULATIONS to Henry Mitchell, who  played his Book One Concert  Sept. 18th.  Good job, Henry!

No Lessons 9/26-30.  Mrs. Taylor is out of town.  Lessons resume 10/03.

Welcome New Students
Michele Edwards, violin (adult)
Esther Kocka, violin, (13 yo)

String Class/Performance Class Saturday October 15th
Strings @ 9:30 am, Pianists arrive @ 11.  The students  perform for each other from 11 to noon.   Mrs. Taylor’s living room.  Attendance recommended.
These informal performances help prepare the student for the Spring Concert in May. 

MTNA Music Achievement Award Program Begins
This month students are filling out personalized sheets with their selected goals for the year.  A record is kept on file, and progress towards goals is monitored throughout the school year to ensure that each student is on track.  Certificates are awarded at the Spring Concert for those meeting 80% of their goals. 
 
CMTA Student Recital November 13th, Charlottesville
Violin and piano students are invited to participate in a multi-studio concert coming up in November.  Musical offerings must be from the Baroque Era.  There is no charge for participation in or attendance at this event.  Talk to Mrs. Taylor for more information.
 
Approved Concerts for Achievement Program

Mary Baldwin College, Francis Auditorium
540-887-7294 for more information
10/19, 8 pm, Charlie Albright, piano
10/30, 3 pm Afton String quartet

Waynesboro Symphony Concert
10/08 7:30 First Baptist Church, Waynesboro
10/09,  3:00 pm, 1st Presbyterian Church, Staunton
Lisa Keiter, piano soloist
http://www.waynesborosymphonyorchestra.org/

Waynesboro Symphony Concert
Portrait of America
Fundraiser for WSO at the Paramount Theater
10/28 7:30 pm
www.theparamount.net or call 434-979-1333

 
2011-2012 Calendar
October
Saturday, October 15th
String Class 9:30 am, Performance Class 11:00 am

November
Saturday, November 12th
String class 9:30 am, Performance class 11:00 am
CMTA Youth Recital, Sunday, November 13th , 1:30 pm
No  lessons November 24th
There will be lessons on Friday, November 25th

December
Saturday, December 10th
String class 9:30 am, Performance class 11:00 am
No regular lessons December 26nd -January 2nd
Make up lessons given December 19th--23rd

January
Lessons resume January 3rd
Saturday, January 14th
String class 9:30 am, Performance class 11:00 am

February
Saturday, February 11th
String class 9:30 am, Performance class 11:00 am
Saturday, February 25th
CMTA  Music Festival, 9 am to 5 pm, by appointment
There will be lessons Monday, February 20th

March
Saturday,  March 17th
String Class 9:30 am, Performance Class 11:00 am

April
Saturday, April 21st
String class 9:30 am,  Performance class 11:00 am
Spring Break,  no lessons April 9th - 13th

May
Saturday, May ???
String Class 9:30 am, Performance Class 11:00 am
Spring Concert Day
Saturday, May ????
Strings rehearse 2:00 pm, pianists rehearse 4:00
No lessons May 28th, Memorial Day