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

Group Class

    Studio recital at "Brightview" started off a winter break on a happy note. Solo pieces in addition to piano duets created an upbeat program, and everyone could feel a holiday cheer as audience members and parents energetically applauded every student.

Sophia, Raelyn, Cameron, Kayleigh and Jacqui organized a beautiful recital for the "Riderwood" residents. We want to thank Ms.Belson for her kind invitation. We so enjoy performing for your music loving community!

Annabel and Nicole

Group Class was a lot of fun! Students not only enjoyed working on music theory together, but also shared many laughs and sprinkle covered cupcakes. 

Kevin, Cameron and Sophia enjoyed playing fun board games after work was done.

Important dates, please mark your calendars:

2/4-NVMTA General Recital

2/10-Theory Exam, Kenmore Middle School, Arlington

2/11-NVMTA Judged Recitals

2/19 to 2/24-Steinway Competition

Robert and Frances Allen 2018 Competition

Raelyn Hoang has been chosen as a finalist for the Robert and Frances Allen 2018 Young Artist Competition. She will perform Recitative and Rondo op.84 by D. Kabalevsky and Etude in e flat minor op.33#6 by S. Rachmaninov. Finals will take place on Sunday, January 7 at 4:30. This event is organized by Music & Arts at Providence. Please come and support Raelyn!

Update: Raelyn won 2nd place and $500! 

Studio News

Allison performs at the NVMTA Judged Recital

Sophia W. after her performance at the Herndon Theater

Nicole after performance

   Sophia G. performs at the NVMTA Judged Recital

New school year is off to a terrific start. First quarter is finished, so it is time for a quick summary of events and accomplishments. Many students were able to attend Brightview recital and a Studio Recital at Jordan Kitts before attending VMTA Fall Festival. It was exciting to hear new repertoire and welcome Allison and Annabel to our studio.

 Please see the latest update:

WMTA Judged Recital, December:
Nicole-Honors

NVMTA Judged Recital, November:
Sophia G.- Honors
Allison- Honors

WMTA Judged Recital, October:
Annabel- Honors

NVMTA Judged Recital, October:
Raelyn-Honors, chosen for YAM

AAMS Competition:
Raelyn -2nd place

VMTA Fall Festival:
Superior- Kevin, Cameron, Sophia W., Jacqui, Nicole, Teddy, Kenneth, Sophia G., Annabel

Brightview Recital

Raelyn was invited to participate in the masterclasses organized by William Knabe Piano Institute.

Raelyn enjoyed her class with Michael Angelucci very much and she learned a lot! Thank you for this opportunity!

Please mark your calendar for the upcoming events:
December 15-Group Class
December 16- Recital at Brightview
January 13- NVMTA JR
January 14- Skills Day, Sight-reading exam
January 14- NVMTA General Recital
February 10- Theory Exam

Raelyn- MTNA Virginia State Winner!

Congratulations to Raelyn! She is a Virginia State MTNA Junior Piano Winner! Raelyn has advanced to the Southern Division of MTNA and will be performing her program in January. WOW!

Achievements, 2016-2017

Jacqui

Raelyn and Nicole with their biggest helpers and supporters, their moms

Virginia State Competition Finals:

Jacqui (1A)-1st place

Nicole (1B)-3rd place

VIII International Piano Competition at Hartford, CT:

Raelyn-GRAND PRIX

NVMTA Piano Achievement Awards:

Nicole (level 2)- 1st place

Raelyn (level 2)- 2nd place

Jacqui (level 1)- 2nd place

YMIC International Competition:

Raelyn- GRAND PRIX, $500 prize

Nicole &Raelyn (Duet)-2nd place

Nicole- HM

2017 W. Knabe Young Artist Piano Competition:

Nicole-1st place

Raelyn- 2nd place and Audience Award

V.Hartman Piano Performance Awards:

Sophia G. (12)- 1st place

Teddy (11)-2nd place

Kayleigh (14)-2nd place

Northern District Auditions:

Nicole (level 2)-2nd place

Jacqui (level 1B)-3rd place

NVMTA Sonata Festival:

2nd round- Kevin, Kayleigh, Lucy, Raelyn, Sophia G., Jacqui, Kenneth, Katherine

Honors-Katherine, Sophia G., Jacqui, Kenneth, Nicole

Kaufman Youth Piano Competition:

Raelyn- finalist

VMTA Fall Festival:

Superior-Kevin, Teddy, Kenneth, Sophia W., Jacqui, Sophia G.

AAMS Competition:

Raelyn-2nd place

NVMTA Judged Recitals:

Nicole- Honors

Teddy- HM

Jacqui-HM

Raelyn-HM

WMTA Judged Recital:

Raelyn- Honors

Bland Contest:

Cameron-2nd place

Raelyn-2nd place

Sophia G.-3rd place

Golden Key Festival, Composition:

Kayleigh-1st place in the National Category, 2nd place in the International category, $500 prize

Golden Key, Performance:

Raelyn-winner, performed at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, NY and at the Honors Concerts in Vienna, Austria

Kayleigh-winner, performed at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, NY.and at the Honors Concerts in Vienna, Austria

WMTA Modern Piano Music Competition:

Cameron (K-3)-2nd place

Nicole (4-6)-1st place

Jacqui (4-6)-3rd place

NVMTA Piano Concerto Festival:

Kenneth (6-7)-1st place

Sophia G. (6-7)-1st place

Jacqui (4-5)-2nd place

Cameron (K-3)-HM

Steinway Piano Competition:

Jacqui-3rd place

Nicole-HM

Raelyn-HM

WMTA Composition Competition:

Kayleigh-2nd place

NVMTA Bach Baroque Festival/Competition:

Superior-Kevin, Jacqui, Sophia G., Nicole, Lucy, Raelyn, Teddy, Kayleigh

30 Point Award-Lucy, Kayleigh, Raelyn

2nd round-Kayleigh, Raelyn, Nicole

Honors- Nicole, Raelyn

NVMTA Piano Ensemble Competition:

Kevin&Cameron (level1)- 1st place

Nicole&Raelyn (level 3)-1st place

Kenneth&Teddy (level 3)-3rd place

Kayleigh&Raelyn (level4)-1st place

Lucy& Katherine (level4)- HM

Alden Theater Young Artist Concert Series:

Raelyn and Nicole

Kayleigh at the Weill Recital Hall

Sophia W., Kevin and Cameron