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Practicing Contest!
Hello Everyone! Announcing our new practicing contest that will begin at your lesson THIS week.
RULES:
1. For every day that you practice 20 minutes or more you will pick one bead to add to your studio ribbon.
2. You must complete a chart each week and it MUST be initialed by a parent before your lesson.
3. Contest will end when the first student receives 30 beads. To be fair – everyone else THAT WEEK that accomplishes the task will be included among the winners.
4. It is hoped that many will practice at least 30 of the 40 or so days leading up to our big recital, so the prize will likely be announced at the show.
Now – GET PRACTICING! And don’t forget to include your parents: THEY MUST INITIAL your sheet EACH WEEK. A copy of the final practicing sheets will be emailed to your parents when the contest ends. ENJOY your playing – you are all amazing!
Save the Dates!
- Makeup Class* – Monday, October 5 – 4:00 p.m.
- STUDIO CLOSED – October 13/14/15 (2 of 4 for 2015)
- STUDIO CLOSED – October 20/21/22 (3 of 4 for 2015)
- Makeup Class* – Monday, November 16 – 4:00 p.m.
- Makeup/Performance Class* – Monday, December 14 – 4:00 p.m.
- STUDIO CLOSED – December 29/30/31 (4 of 4 for 2015)
- Makeup/Performance Class* – Monday, January 11 – 4:00 p.m.
- Our 24th Annual Recital – Saturday, January 16, 2016
*Make-Up Lessons
It is our policy to close the studio four weeks during the year, with notice, and these closings are not paid for by the student and will not be rescheduled or made up. Make-up Classes may be scheduled occasionally due to inclement weather and/or upcoming events. Any student may attend. These group lessons will be one hour in length and will be spent working together on theory, rhythm skills, ensemble playing, as well as performance training. Other topics will be covered, depending on the needs of the group as a whole.
Wonderful Show!
Special thanks goes out to all the students and their families for helping to make our 23rd Annual Recital such a huge success!
Contest ends January 1
Recital Day Schedule
10:00 a.m. REHEARSAL
We will all meet at the Deane Center for rehearsal. If you prefer to wear your street clothes, that’s fine, but be sure to pack everything you will need for your formal attire, including your shoes! We will be rehearsing the following in sequence: Curtain Call, Duets/Ensembles, followed by Solos (beginning with the youngest). Once your solos have been played, you are free to break for hair/lunch unless we have determined more duet/ensemble rehearsal is needed with your group.
10:30 a.m. Hair Stylist on duty
Some have expressed an interest in getting a quick updo for the show. If you would like to use our stylist ($15 plus tip), please make that known to me as soon as possible. You may need to come already curled/straightened as desired and you also need to provide me with an idea of what you are hoping to get within the next two weeks. We will be able to accommodate some curling/straitening with our additional volunteer, but time may be of the essence.
12:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK
For many of you, especially the younger ones, you will be able to break earlier. PLAN TO RETURN DRESSED BY 1:30 p.m. You may dress at the Deane Center, but please allow time for that.
1:30 p.m. INDIVIDUAL PORTRAITS
You have received your portrait order form with this packet. Please fill it out ahead of time and bring the form, along with your payment, on recital day. Individual portraits will be taken from 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. Photos will be taken in quick succession, so PLEASE DO NOT BE LATE. Please call my cell if necessary (number above).
2:00 p.m. GROUP PHOTO
PLEASE plan to have each student ready by 2:00 for the group photo which is to be TAKEN promptly at 2:15. If someone is late, it will hold up the group and get in the way of us resetting the room and welcoming our guests.
REFRESHMENTS
As is our custom, we will be providing refreshments at intermission for everyone who will be attending. If each family could make an item to share, we will be able to accommodate the 100+? who will be attending. As in years past, it would be nice to have an assortment of sweets, deviled eggs, meat/cheese, vegies, etc. plus a beverage, please. I will be providing coffee and water, along with plates, cups and napkins. Please plan on something that’s “finger food” and won’t require silverware.
RECITAL SEATING
During the recital program, each student will begin in the back of the room with me. Unless they have something else coming up, they will complete their solos or duet and come to sit with you. Please make sure that your child knows where you are sitting and leave a seat available for them (perhaps near the end of the row). This way, they can enjoy the rest of the program with their family.
DRESS Preferably (but within reason): coat/vest and tie for gentlemen, dresses for ladies and dress shoes for all.
If you have any questions/concerns regarding our rehearsal or recital, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I realize it can sound a bit daunting, especially if this is your first recital.
The Deane Center
The Deane Center is located at the Corner of Main Street and Central Avenue in Wellsboro. For those unfamiliar with the area – the Deane Center shares a block with Citizens and Northern Bank and the Native Bagel. Limited parking is available behind the Deane Center and in the bank parking lot (Water/Crafton Streets). Otherwise, you will find both town lots and on street parking.
I have provided a map of the Deane Center below so you can navigate your way to the Grand Community Room. Enter the Deane Center on Main Street. You will find the elevator on your right (just past the stores on either side of the lobby). Once you have arrived on the second floor, follow the map below. Turn left off the elevator and immediately left down the hallway. 
Deane Center for the Performing Arts
Grand Community Room
104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Saturday, January 10, 2015
3:00 p.m. Showtime
Remember: There is no admission fee for our recital. The public is welcome – please invite all your family and friends!
23rd Annual Recital
23rd Annual Recital of Audrey’s Piano Studio
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Deane Center for the Performing Arts, 104 Main St, Wellsboro, PA
FREE ADMISSION – the Public is Welcome!! PLEASE: Tell EVERYONE you know!!!
The following is the student schedule at the Deane Center on the day of the show”
- 10:00 a.m. Rehearsal
- By Noon Break for lunch
- 1:30 p.m. Student Portraits
- 2:00 p.m. Group Portrait
- 2:20 p.m. Chair Setup
- 3:00 p.m. Piano Recital Begins
- 5:00 p.m. Clean up
DRESS Preferably (but within reason) coat/vest and tie for gentlemen, dresses for ladies & dress shoes for all.
REFRESHMENTS Please bring finger food AND a drink to share
Thank you so much for all your support! “Piano Parents” deserve much credit for what their child is able to accomplish. Your encouragement and time are of utmost importance and I thank you for it! As always, let’s give these hard-working students something to look forward to. Our recital is the “World Series” of piano. (Who would practice anything without a game once in awhile?)
Thanks again for the privilege of teaching your son/daughter to play!
We’re on Instagram!
#audreyspiano
Looking forward to sharing photos with you this January during our 23rd Annual Piano Recital. Be sure to add that #hashtag!
IMPORTANT DATES / RECITAL
Recital season is upon us and I have a few important dates to share – please mark your calendars:
- MAKEUP CLASS – Mon. October 27, 4:30 p.m. – 1 hour
- STUDIO CLOSED – October 28/29/30 (2 of 4 for 2014)
- MAKEUP CLASS – Mon. November 24, 4:30 p.m. – 1 hour
- HOLIDAY – Thur. November 27 – OPEN, do you wish to change?
- MAKEUP CLASS – Mon. December 22, 4:30 p.m. – 1 hour
- STUDIO CLOSED – December 23/24/25 (3 of 4 for 2014)
- STUDIO CLOSED – December 30/31/Jan 1 (4 of 4 for 2014)
- PIANO RECITAL – Saturday, January 10 – 3:00 p.m. (plan 10 am)
RECITAL PREPAREDNESS: I have given everyone the goal to be RECITAL READY by the week of December 16/17/18 – that is just 11 weeks away. I would like all songs to be chosen and locked in during the month of October, please. Then we can complete them during November and put the finishing touches on memorizing them during the first part of December. Technically, if you are not “recital ready” by the suggested date, you will still have 3 weeks to hammer down on your pieces, but keep in mind: 1) You will be doing it alone 2) You will be forcing yourself to work hard over break (do you really want to do that?) and 3) There will only be one more lesson before recital to hit the mark.
NOTES FROM OUR POLICY ABOUT MAKEUP CLASSES AND STUDIO CLOSINGS:
* Tuition is the same regardless of how many weeks are in the month
* Tuition includes, on average, four lessons per month (48 Lessons per year)
* We will be closed, with advanced notice, four weeks throughout the year
* If a lesson should fall on a holiday, rescheduling may be requested in advance
Make-Up Lessons
It is our policy to close the studio four weeks during the year, with notice, and these closings are not paid for by the student and will not be rescheduled or made up. Make-up Classes may be scheduled occasionally due to inclement weather and/or upcoming events. Any student may attend. These group lessons will be one hour in length and will be spent working together on theory, rhythm skills, ensemble playing, as well as performance training. Other topics will be covered, depending on the needs of the group as a whole.
P.S.: There has been an unannounced Studio Challenge gathering cobwebs in the blog for nearly a month. FREE BOOK OR SHEET for the first student to follow the instructions carefully.