Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Winter News

   Allison, Raelyn and Sophia are Honors recipients from the NVMTA Judged Recitals. They were invited to perform at the Honors Concert. Many smiles and happy faces after playing.
Kenneth, Annabel and Jacqui after recital at AWC

Kevin and Cameron after recital at AWC
Students have been busy attending several NVTMA General Recitals, Judged Recitals and WMTA Judged Recitals.  Also, results from the NVMTA Theory Mastery Day are in. Hard work is most evident:

NVMTA Judged Recital:
Nicole-Honors

WMTA Judged Recital:
Kenneth- HM

NVMTA Theory Top scores:
Jacqui-level V
Kayleigh-level X

        Sophia, Annabel and Raelyn participated in a very high level event, Robert Spencer Piano Concerto Competition. All three students did a marvelous job and should be proud of their work! Sophia performed 1st movement of Kabalevsky piano Concerto #3, Annabel played 1st movement of Kabalevsky Piano Concerto #4, and Raelyn performed L.v. Beethoven Piano Concerto #3, movement one. 
Raelyn-2nd place winner


Raelyn warms up before MTNA Southern Division Competition
Please send the warmest congratulations to Raelyn on receiving an HM at this advanced competition.

Bland Competitions, 2018

 Allison with Ms. Laos, chairman of the event
Teddy receiving an award
   During past weeks, many performers from our studio participated in the local Bland Competitions. We have some exciting results to report:

Teddy-1st place, $100 reward
            2nd place in Regional Competition
Allison-1st place, $150 award
Nicole-1st place, $50 award
             2nd place in Regional Competition
Raelyn-1st place, $100 award
Kayleigh -1st place, $75 award
Kenneth-2nd place, $50 award
Cameron (Junior Group)-1st place, $50

 Allison, Nicole, Raelyn and Kayleigh will continue to the next round. Good luck, everyone!

                               

Nicole during performance