Spring Forward!

   Time for a quick update of the latest news and accomplishments. Several students from our studio delivered beautiful performances at the retirement home "Arbor Terrace". We are so thankful for this opportunity!

   Congratulations to Raelyn on 2nd place at the highly competitive WMTA Y. Novik Piano Concerto Competition! She received a $500 cash award. This event took place at Catholic University, Washington D.C.

   Allison is a 1st place winner of the Bland Regional Competition and a 2nd place winner of the District Competition. She also  received a cash award of $125. Well done, Allison!

Raelyn and Ms. Amy Rothstein, GMU

    Raelyn was one of the young artists invited to participate at the Young Artist Musicale at GMU. She performed Recitative and Rondo by D. Kabalevsky.

Look at the wonderful results from the Bach Baroque Competition/Festival!
2nd Round-Allison, Kayleigh, Kenneth, Annabel, Sophia G., Cameron
Superior-Teddy, Kenneth, Annabel, Sophia, Cameron, Allison, Kayleigh
30 Point Award- Sophia G.
Honors-Annabel, Cameron, Sophia G.

Kayleigh &McLean Symphony

Mr.Dingwall Fleary and Kayleigh Hoang

Kayleigh is receiving a signed copy of the score

  Last weekend, Kayleigh Hoang's award winning composition "Dans le Vol" was presented by McLean Symphony. Maestro Dingwall Fleary conducted orchestrated version of Kayleigh's beautiful piece. Mr.Davyd Breeskin deserves a big thank you for finding a perfect interpretation of Kayleigh's musical idea, it sounded amazing!

Steinway&Sons Piano Competition, 2018

   Several students from our studio prepared advanced programs for the Steinway &Sons  Piano Competition. One of the requirements was to include at least one composition by L.v.Beethoven in the program. It is exciting to get a feedback from students and parents after such events. Not only  students get a chance to perform, they also hear many amazing and talented performers from other studios. Requests for new pieces are coming in as I hear updates from parents and students. What a wonderful learning experience for all!

  Congratulations to all participants on their terrific performances, please see the results, wow!

Division I

Cameron- HM

Divison II

Jacqui- HM

Division III

Raelyn-2nd place

Division IV

Allison- HM

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!