Alden Auditions

Raelyn,  after performance at GMU

Nicole and Raelyn prepared beautiful programs for Alden Auditions. Students were chosen for the Young Soloist Recitals that will showcase the talents of local school-age musicians for the upcoming 2016-2017 season. 

 Nicole performs at the regional Bland Competition

Raelyn and Nicole, both students, were chosen as young soloists and will be performing next season, congratulations! 

Winter News

We survived winter storm, all is clear and back to normal. Despite grand snow storm, shoveling huge amounts of snow and many school cancelations, students amazingly were able to attend all competitions and recitals.

Katherine Wang performed Prelude from Suite Bergamasque by C. Debussy at the competition. Congratulations!

NVMTA Judged Recital:

Katherine- Honors

SMC Honors: Cameron, Sophia G., Sophia W., Jacqui, Nicole, Raelyn and Kayleigh

Nicole performed Etincelles op.36 by M. Moszkowski at the Bland Competition. She won first place, congratulations! Nicole is invited to participate in the regional competition.

 Now, it is time to get ready for VMTA Theory Mastery day. Please note that this year exam is taking place at a different location:
Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204

Judged Recitals

   Congratulations to Nicole! She received Honors at WMTA Judged recital. Nicole played Variations on Japanese Folk Tune by D.Kabalevsky.

   In November, Sophia G. and Alec Zhang attended a very busy NVMTA Judged Recital. Sophia performed compositions by E.Grieg and R.Muczynski. There were 16 entrants in her group. Alec played Prelude and Fugue in b minor from WTCI. Both students received Honorable Mention! 

  SMC held its first student recital. Kayleigh, Raelyn and Cameron played beautifully; they received Honors and an invitation to Honors Recital at the end of the school year.

Raelyn at AAMS Competition

Congratulations to Raelyn! She is a second place winner at the Asian American Society International Competition, 2015! There were 25 participants in Junior Piano group, well done, Raelyn!

Fall, 2015

 Welcome back! November has marched in and everyone has received a report card for the first quarter by now.  First two months of school have been busy, not enough time to give a summary of events. I am catching up on some exciting summer updates and studio news. 

 Students performed first recitals at "Woodlands" in September and October, we were welcomed back by residents with many smiles and cheerful applause. 

                                           Sophia W., Story Day
Last week, several students participated in VMTA Fall Festival, congratulations on job well done, everyone!

Superior- Sophia W., Luke, Jacqui, Nicole and Sophia G.

Realyn with Jeffrey Siegel at YAM

Realyn was chosen as one of performers for the Young Artist Musicale at GMU. She played compositions by D. Scarlatti and F. Liszt.

 Kayleigh submitted her work for MTNA Composition Competition, and it has advanced to MTNA Souther Division Competition.  Congratulations!

  Past summer, many other important achievements were accomplished. Jacqui broke several records in free style swimming, her accomplishments were mentioned in local newspaper. Charlotte made it to Zone Team in swimming, one step closer to Olympics! Lucy broke several team records in breast stroke and IM, she also advanced to swim at CSL All Stars. 

   Kayleigh, Cameron and Raelyn spent many hours polishing their serves at tennis court. All had a lot of fun doing it. 

                           Luke, All Star swimmer at CSL All Star Swim

Raelyn gives interview to Tennis Channel after winning a big trophy!

Get ready for another busy season, please be sure to check updates regarding events.
Upcoming events;
12/5- Recital at "Woodlands", 3:30
12/18- Studio Group Class, 3:00-4:30
1/10- VMTA Sight Reading Exam
1/16- NVMTA Judged Recital

Student Achievements, 2014-2015

NVMTA Judged Recitals

Sophia-Honors

Nicole-Honors

Raelyn-HM

Katherine-Honors

WMTA Judged Recital

Raelyn-Honors

 NVMTA Concerto Competition

Nicole-2^nd place, cash award

 Fall Festival

Superiors- Jacqui, Sophia, Nicole, Raelyn, Katherine, Lucy, Michelle

VMTA Sight Reading Exam

Top scores-Michelle, Katherine, Charlotte

 Baroque Festival

Jacqui-Honors

Sophia- 15 point award

 AAMS Competition

Raelyn- Honors

 NVMTA Piano Duet Competition

Cameron/Raelyn-2^nd place

Katherine/Annabel-2^nd place

Raelyn/Kayleigh-2^nd place

Sophia/Nicole-3^rd place

Charlotte/Michelle- HM

 WMTA Speciality Competition

Raelyn-3^rd place

Jacqui-HM

Sophia-HM

 SMC Recitals

Honors-Reyna, Lucy, Yvette, Nicole, Raelyn, Cameron

WMTA Viola Hartman Piano Achievement Awards

Raelyn-1srt place

Jacqui-3^rd place

Katherine- 3^rd place

Nicole-3^rd place

Sophia-HM

Lucy-HM

 NVMTA Piano Achievements Awards

Nicole-HM

Bland Contest

Raelyn- 1sr place, cash award

Nicole-2^nd place, cash award

Old Dominion Classical piano competition

Raelyn- 1^st place

NVMTA Sonata Festival/Competition

Katherine-Honors

Raelyn-Honors

Nicole-Honors

Lucy-Honors

Northern District Auditions

Nicole-HM

Raelyn-HM

AADGT Competition, performance at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, NY

Raelyn-Silver Medal

Young Artist Musicale at GMU

Nicole, Raelyn

Raelyn Hoang at Carnegie Hall

I always hear about Carnegie Hall, the rich history and tradition of arts that showcased the best of the best musicians.  So these past six months, I had been anxiously waiting to perform at Carnegie Hall, New York.  As my dad took me to the backstage 30 minutes before the recital started, I was not quite sure what to expect and feel to be in front of strangers and family in this famous place, where many great musicians are invited to perform.

When I entered the stage, I felt a little nervous.  But I quickly thought about what my parents always say to me before my performances, "Try your best and enjoy it!", then the pressure and nervousness started to disappear.  I felt proud and happy to see my family in the audience clapping their hands for me when I took my entrance bow.  Soon after I hit the first note, my confidence began to grow, and I started to enjoy it.  After I finished playing, I returned to the backstage, where I received my medal and certificate.

When the recital concluded, all the performers returned on stage to show off their medal and certificate.  I stood tall and proud for pictures.  As the camera flashes calmed down, I came to my parents, sisters and family to receive hugs, congratulations, flowers, and cookies.  Performing at Carnegie Hall was an amazing experience.  It was such an honor to be accepted to perform there, and I hope I can come back again!

Raelyn, winner of a silver medal at the American Association For Development of the Gifted and Talented Competition. She was invited to perform at the Passion of Music Concert at Weill Recital Hall at the Carnegie Hall, NY.