Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Year End Recital Repertoire (Sunday May 6th!)

Year End already?

May 6th is fast approaching as we head into spring and I've got a list of repertoire for you all to look at and get practicing. I have some fun twists to put on these pieces so please take note of the ones you know how to play and even some that you don't (you may have a part in them anyway!) Happy Practicing!

Advanced
Introduction & Polonaise
Prelude & Berceuse

Book 4
Vivaldi #1 (in the book)

Book 3
Gavotte in G Minor

Book 2
Gavotte from Mignon
Two Grenadiers
Long Long Ago
Musette

Book 1
Happy Farmer
Etude
Andantino
Allegro
O Come Little Children
Twinkle Variation
Twinkle Theme

Other
Fiddle Class & Row Your Boat Ensemble
Small Steps Class
Wishing

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Celtic Shift Plays St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day @
Church of the Epiphany

in the Manor Park Memorial Hall
11 Briscoe Street W.
Fully Accessible

Saturday March 17
Doors Open at 7:00 p.m.

Veg or Meat Irish Stew, Buns.
Cake, Table Snacks all included
Cash Bar- beer, Guinness, wine

Music by Celtic Shift (Dave Nuttall, Amy Barten, Steve Holowitz)
with special guests.

$20.
For ticket call Judy or Bob at home: 226-378-1250

The Church Website

Friday, March 09, 2018

March 4th Recital Update

Wow...

As I said at the recital, everyone was prepared and everyone was ready. Even knowing this, I was still blown away by all the solid performances!

I saw everyone demonstrate all the details we had been working on in lesson these past few weeks. The graduating students played Gossec Gavotte with confidence and ease. Seitz Concerto's were played with impeccable tone and clarity. The many Gavotte's shone in their unique ways and everyone landed form, intonation, big bows, tone and dynamics. Young Book 1 students set up their posture and played like professionals.

Were there mistakes here and there? Of course, but NO ONE let these little things get in the way of all the hard work that was put into preparing for the recital and all the incredible musical moments that were displayed. Everyone had a smile as they left the stage - this is success!

Thank you also for a successful fundraising event. Even though there were fewer of us at this recital, we ended up making more than at last years recital. I am so grateful for your continued support and hope the winners enjoy the prizes!

One last reminder that I am taking two weeks off for March Break and lessons will resume on Monday March 26th. 
Group Class will resume on Tuesday March 27th. 
If you have any practice questions or need a violin tune up, I will be around home so please feel free to send me an email.

Also, be on the look out over March Break for the release of repertoire for the Year End Recital. Once this is released, please print or save the list and start working on these pieces!

Have a safe and happy March Break!