Another Festival/Competition is completed, and we can look back at this event with a feeling of an accomplishment. For several years, our studio has been participating in NVMTA Baroque Festival. It has become an important part of every student’s performance calendar in my studio. Studying Baroque music takes skills and knowledge; it is also essential that we explore compositions from this era, especially music written by J.S. Bach. We go beyond recognizing Minuet in G. This winter, I noticed that many students and parents pointed out their favorite Inventions and Scarlatti Sonatas, or even expressed their opinions about other student performances or interpretations of a certain piece. After attending last weekend’s a festival and hearing wonderful students from other studios, several students have asked me to include new pieces in their repertoire. It is a sure sign that we are on the right path.
This winter, I have encouraged several students to participate not only with playing, but also with writing, and perhaps with a contribution to this blog. I am planning to include the first essay very soon. Our children have to write daily, why not write about impressions from the Festival or Studio Group Class, or a review of a Talent Show at school? It has become most evident to me that there is no shortage of opinions in my studio. In the mean time, we will continue to study, and listen to different performances, in the class and from recordings.
Gabrielle Li- Honors, performed at the evening Winners Concert
Angus Chang- Group Winner
Lucy Blazquez-Group Winner
Jonathan Lam- Group Winner
Eileen Zheng-Group Winner
“Superior”- Maggie, Sarah, Jessica, Gabrielle, Lucy, Jonathan, Eileen, Angus
Sarah Zhou- received a 15 point Baroque Festival plaque
Jonathan Lam- received a 15 point Bach Baroque Festival Plaque
Eileen Zheng- received a 30 point Medal
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