Twice as Nice

Michelle and Charlotte received HM, level 4

NVMTA Piano Duet Competition took place past weekend. It turned out to be a colorful ribbon weekend, well done everyone!

  Michelle and Charlotte are busy 8th graders, they did a fantastic job this year and performed with a lot of energy. I heard more than once from both students: “ I really like playing piano duets with my partner, it is a lot more fun then playing alone!”. 

Raelyn and Cameron, 2nd place winners of level 1

  I always enjoy hearing my students practice duet pieces. Most of them find out that knowing how to count and doing it consistently really matters. This was a first opportunity for Cameron, Raelyn's younger sister to test out this theory in practice. 

Annabel and Katherine, 2nd place winners for Level 3A

Katherine and Annabel (guest artist from Mrs. Breth studio) performed two beautiful compositions by R.Schumann. 

                        Sophia and Nicole, 3rd place winners for level 3A
We have learned exciting pieces as we searched for new duet repertoire this year. Sophia and Nicole played "Typewriter" by L.Anderson with a lot of great attitude. One could not help but smile hearing them "type" up a great story with a lot of humor added to it!

                         Raelyn and Kayleigh, 2nd place winners for level 3B
  Raelyn and Kayleigh were a sister team. They played Mozart Sonata in D major, and Anitra's Dance by E. Grieg.

Recital Recap

NVMTA General Recital, Arlington

April is almost over, many student recitals kept us busy attending events on weekends. I appreciate all the hard work and driving parents are willing to do, thank you all!

SMC Student Recital, Jordan Kitts

Springfield Music Club held its event at Jordan Kitts. Lucy, Raelyn, Luke, Cameron and Yvette received Honors and will be attending SMC Honors Recital in May. 

                                               Judged Recital, Arlington
Realyn received HM at NVMTA Judged Recital in April.

 Upcoming dates:
May 10-WMTA Hartman Awards, Washington DC
May 17-NVMTA Sonata Festival, GMU
May 24-SMC Honors Recital, Springfield

Nicole Papenfuss at YAM

Nicole was selected as one of the Young Artist to perform at GMU. She played Etude in A flat major by E. MacDowell and Toccata by T. Shishido.

 Young Artist Musicales are presented in conjunction with Jeffrey Siegel's "Keyboard Conversations" performances at GMU. The YAM series features students selected by a Committee from NVTMA events. Nicole was selected after receiving Honors at NVMTA Judged Recital.

                                                     Nicole with Jeffrey Siegel