NVMTA Judged Recitals

 Sophia

  Kayleigh

   Please see results from the last two NVMTA Judged Recitals. All students played exciting programs, and I am so happy to report results from these competitions. Congratulations to all students, everyone did a fantastic job!

Nicole- Honors
Raelyn- Honors
Sophia- HM
Kayleigh-HM

NVMTA Piano Concerto Festival

Sophia and Cameron

    Last week of February, Sophia, Cameron and Jacqui participated in NVMTA Piano Concerto Festival/Competition. Students grades K-3 played wide range of repertoire, it was an exciting weekend for all.

  Cameron played her first concerto with a lot of energy and confidence. Her older sister, Raelyn, did a fantastic job serving as an accompanist. Well done, Cameron!

   This was also a first Concerto Festival experience for Sophia W. She performed beautifully showing great ability to play with strong dynamics and perfect memory. She is a 2nd place winner, congratulations!

  Jacqui

Jacqui took a stage without any hesitations, and her concerto got everyones attention. I am so happy to announce that Jacqui won 1st place!!!

 Sophia G. participated in grades 4-12 Concerto event. She is a 2nd place winner, congratulations!

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