Year End Recital 2017 - DONE!

Another school year is coming to a close and we pulled off another successful year end recital. I had such a great time playing the Seitz Concerto, seeing teamwork in playing Lightly Row and dancing to Witches Dance. The pizzicato was a little speedy but so cool sounding! Wishing was beautiful and piano solos were played with confidence.

We recognized two students who have contributed so much to group class and to their studies this year as well as two invaluable parents who participate in group class.

I forgot to publicly thank our accompanists Drew, Alison and Nancy. I truly appreciate their time and patience through understanding my ideas and for helping make what I hear in my head a reality.

Although the Year End Recital is done, we still have a few weeks left of work to do. Lessons run until July 1st and Fiddle Class continues on May 27th, June 3rd and our show on June 10th at Chartwell Residence!.

By the way, did anyone happen to get a recording of the end of the show, from Witches Dance to Wishing? I would love to see/hear how Wishing turned out with the new violin arrangement if anyone caught it on tape (my battery died by Long Long Ago!)

Thanks again everyone for a great year!

One Last Reminder

Looking forward to seeing you all at the Recital on Sunday May 14th at 2:00 (1:45 arrival).

Maggie has her outfit ready to go (see below). Make sure to wear your Amy's Violin School shirt and dark bottoms.

There are NO MORE GROUP CLASSES but all private lessons remain until the end of June.

Words to Wishing

Verse 1:
Wa ta khu shi do mo wa, mi na yo i ko de su

Chorus:
O to sa ma o kaa sa ma o ne ga i i ta shi ma su

Verse 2:
Do no ko mo so da tsu so no mi chi o

Recital Countdown

We are just 12 days until the recital and although things are sounding great, there is still lots to be done.

Important Reminders:

Dress Code - Amy's Violin School T-shirt and dark bottoms.
If you need a new T-shirt size, now is the time to purchase these ($15/each)

Arrival Time on May 14th - No later than 1:45.

Take the time this week to focus on all the recital pieces. Everyone has pieces that are easy and pieces that are a challenge. Find confidence in knowing that we are all working together for a common goal.

Although some focus was lacking from class tonight (who can focus at 5:30 in the evening anyways?) the listening was impeccable. We will be focusing in on more recital details in this weeks and next weeks private lessons.

I am so excited to perform the full Seitz Concerto, along with special spot performances, a wacky Witches Dance, beautiful harmonies and pizzicato pieces.

Although the recital takes place on May 14th - Mother's Day, I think there are many people along with all the Mothers that can be recognized for their incredible work and dedication. We'll find out who before we sing Wishing on recital day!