What you need to know for the 2015-2016 School Year

The 2015-2016 school year is just around the corner. With lots of familiar faces and a few new ones, I look forward to seeing everyone in September! Here is what you need to know to get ready for music this year.

Lessons resume SEPTEMBER 14th! 

The first Group Class is SEPTEMBER 15th!

Please refer to the Calendar HERE on a regular basis for all Group Classes, Recitals and Events.

Look for an e-mail confirming your private lesson time(s). 

My schedule is very full and do not have much if any room to move things around. Therefore lesson times are based on what we last spoke about when registration was processed. Please address any concerns but understand that although I would like to meet everyone's specific needs, there might be some compromise in order to fit everyone in. I appreciate your patience and understanding in advance.

Some things to look forward to this year:

First Recital is SUNDAY OCTOBER 25th - many people are already thinking and preparing for Book Graduations! Get back into the swing of performing and support your fellow musicians and the positive steps they are taking to enhance their skills.

SAO Conference in London Ontario - this is an incredible opportunity for students and parents. On SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7th, join other Suzuki students and families from London and the surrounding area as we play and learn together. Students book 3 and up will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in an orchestra and players Book 3 and under will get the chance to learn in a different environment from accomplished Suzuki teachers. What an incredible experience for musicians of all ages and levels. Registration available in September.

Fall Fiddle Class - the 8 week Fall Fiddle Class will start Saturday October 3rd. My fiddle accompanist and myself have recently returned from a Celtic College in Goderich and we look forward to sharing new tunes, dance steps and to put on another great performance for the residents of Masonville Manor! Registration available in September.

Pop Song - last years group class interpretation of Frozen's "Let it Go" was so much fun. I am in the works of arranging another 'rhythmic' pop song for this years Holiday recital that will hopefully live up to the energy of last year! Stay tuned.

Candy Grams and Fundraising - money raised at last years Valentines Recital as well as the purchase of community t-shirts have helped to reduce funds of this years extra event of the SAO Conference. I loved seeing the community building and friendships develop from sending candy grams to group class friends. I look forward to seeing these friendships grow and new ones form as we continue to support our musical journeys and make all extra events accessible to everyone. After all, we are in this together!

NEW Listening Challenge - We've had the Practice and Bingo Challenges the past two years. This Fall will be a Listening Challenge! Stay tuned for details and start a plan now to make listening to music convenient and a priority in your lifestyle.