Dec
14
1:00 PM13:00

December Class Lessons

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Music theory topics

1:00-1:45 p.m. Group 1: (Primer and 1A) Jasper, AnaGrace, Liesel, Kiyan, Charlotte B.

1:45-2:30 p.m. Group 2: (1B) Michael O, Charlotte H, Brooks, Cole, James

2:45-3:45 p.m. Group 3: (2A and 2B) Bailey, Max, Maya, Anabella, Ishaan

3:45-4:45 p.m. Group 4: (3A and 3B) Avie, Sarah, Amara, Kyla, Kenneth, Leo

5:00-6:00 p.m. Group 5: (4,8) Sammy, Lyda, Nolia, Sloan F, Henry

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Jan
25
1:00 AM01:00

Class Lesson--Sample Theory Test #2

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Students will have the opportunity to take a second sample theory test prior to the official test on February 8.

Primer Level and Level 1A 1:00-1:45 p.m.

Jasper (Primer), Charlotte B (Primer), Anagram (Primer), Liesel (1A), Kiyan (1A)

Levels 1A-1B 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Michael (1B), Seth (1B), Charlotte (1A), Brooks (1A), James (1A)

Level 2B: 2:45-3:45 p.m.

Bailey (2B), Max (2B), Maya (2B), Anabella (2B), Ishaan (2B), Leo (2B), Avie (2B)

Level 3B: 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Sarah (3B), Amara (3B), Kyla (3B), Kenneth (3B), Sloan (3B)

Levels 4 and 8: 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Sammy (4), Lyda (4), Nokia (4), Henry (8)

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Feb
8
9:00 AM09:00

Theory Mastery Day

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This event is required of all my students (except adults). Students take written tests (levels Primer-12) provided by the Virginia Music Teachers Association. Students in my studio who score 90% or higher on the official test celebrate with an ice cream party at my house. (date TBD). The testing location is Kenmore Middle School in Arlington.

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Feb
15
9:00 AM09:00

NVMTA Bach Baroque Festival and Competition

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Requirements are two memorized pieces. One must be by J.S. Bach. The other must be either by J.S. Bach or another baroque period composer. The events is judged by two judges and students perform with a group of 8-12 students in a recital type presentation. There is usually a harpsichord available which all students are encouraged to try with their Baroque pieces. I plan to take up to 10 of my best prepared students. This is usually appropriate for students who have studied with me for at least three years.

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Mar
20
to Mar 21

Winter Term Ensemble Rehearsal #1

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Ensemble Rehearsals will take the place of regular lessons during this week.

Thursday March 20, Group 1, 4:15-5:15 p.m. (Jasper-middle, AnaGrace-low, Liesel-middle, Kiyan-high, Charlotte B-high) Grand Trios for Piano, Book 2 by Melody Bober, Fiesta for Three Amigos and Bluesy Tuesday

Thursday March 20 Group 2, 5:15-6:00 p.m. (James-low, Seth-middle, Cole-high), Hoedown Tonight by Dennis Alexander. (and Grand Trios for Piano Book 2)

Thursday March 20 Group 3 (6:00-6:45 p.m.) Michael O.-middle, Charlotte H-high, Brooks-low) Grand Trios for Piano Melody Bober Book 2 and Hoedown Tonight by Dennis Alexander. Purchase Link, I have two copies to lend.

Thursday March 20 Group 4, 6:45-7:45 p.m. (Amara-Part 1, Ishaan- part 2, Leo- part 3, Sarah (part 1), Kyla- part 2), Agent 003 and Grand Trios for Piano Book 4, Irish Circle Dance p. 8-11 and Snap Clap Boogie p. 12-17—-Amara and Sarah learn LOW, Ishaan and Kyla learn MIDDLE, Leo and I will play HIGH.

Friday March 21, Group 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Henry-low, Sammy-low, Lyda middle, Nolia-high, Sloan F-high, Kenneth-middle), Grand Trios for Piano Book 5 by Melody Bober. A Chilly Nor’easter p. 2

Friday March 21, Group 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Avie (2nd), Bailey (3rd), Max (3rd), Maya (1st), Anabella (2nd). The Bluegrass Fiddlers by Margaret Goldston

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Nov
23
1:00 PM13:00

November Class Lessons

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Music theory topics

1:00-1:45 p.m. Group 1: Jasper, AnaGrace, Liesel, Kiyan, Charlotte B., Taylor

1:45-2:30 p.m. Group 2: Michael O, Charlotte H, Brooks, James, Seth, Cole

2:45-3:45 p.m. Group 3: Bailey, Max, Maya, Anabella, Ishaan, Leo

3:45-4:45 p.m. Group 4: Avie, Sarah, Amara, Kyla, Kenneth

5:00-6:00 p.m. Group 5: Sammy, Lyda, Nolia, Sloan F, Henry

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Nov
5
to Nov 6

Ensemble Rehearsals and Mini-Theory Class

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Ensemble Rehearsals will take the place of regular lessons during this week. Please prioritize this rehearsal as it is essential for a positive performance experience at the recital. (Pay attention to group numbers, they are purposely out of order). Parents are invited to join the group for the last 10 minutes and we will perform for you!

November 5, Group 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Jasper-middle, AnaGrace-low, Liesel-middle, Kiyan-high, Charlotte B-high) Grand Trios for Piano, Book 2 by Melody Bober, Victory Parade and Haunted Mansion

November 5, Group 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Michael O—middle, Charlotte H--high, Brooks-low, James-low, Seth-middle, Cole-high), Grand Trios for Piano, Book 2 by Melody Bober, Bluesy, Fiesta, and Haunted Mansion

November 5, Group 4, 6:45-7:45 p.m. (Amara-Part 1, Ishaan- part 2, Leo- part 3, Sarah (part 1), Kyla- part 2), Agent 003 and Grand Trios for Piano Book 4, Harvest Time Rag (page 2-7) for the Harvest Trio—-Amara and Sarah learn LOW, Ishaan and Kyla learn MIDDLE, Leo and I will play HIGH.

November 6, Group 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Henry-low, Sammy-low, Lyda middle, Nolia-high, Sloan F-high, Kenneth-middle), Grand Trios for Piano Book 5 by Melody Bober. Riverband Rag and The Matador

November 6, Group 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Avie (2nd), Bailey (3rd), Max (3rd), Maya (1st), Anabella (2nd). Triple Dip by Robert Vandall. Finish up the piece.

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Oct
26
1:00 PM13:00

October Class Lessons

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Practice performances for recital pieces and Music theory topics

1:00-1:45 p.m. Group 1 (Primer and Level 1A): Jasper, Charlotte, AnaGrace, Liesel, Kiyan

1:45-2:30 p.m. Group 2 (Level 1B): Michael O, Charlotte H, Brooks, James, Seth, Cole

2:45-3:45 p.m. Group 3 (Level 2A/B): Bailey, Max, Maya, Anabella, Ishaan, Leo

3:45-4:45 p.m. Group 4 (Level 3A/B): Avie, Sarah, Amara, Kyla, Kenneth

5:00-6:00 p.m. Group 5 (Level 4, and Level 8): Sammy, Lyda, Nolia, Sloan F, Henry

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Oct
15
to Oct 16

Ensemble Rehearsals and Mini-Theory Class

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Ensemble Rehearsals will take the place of regular lessons during the week of October 14-18. Please obtain this music prior to the first week of Fall Term lessons so we can get a solid start on the music!

Please prioritize this rehearsal as it is essential for a positive performance experience. (Pay attention to group numbers, they are in the order of rehearsal, not level). The printed books are easier to navigate than digital downloads with multiple single pages. I would prefer that you purchase the books. I have indicated which piece and which part your child should learn.

Spreadsheet with the following information.

October 15, Group 1, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Jasper (middle), AnaGrace (low), Liesel (middle), Kiyan (High), Charlotte B (high), Taylor (low)

Grand Trios for Piano Book 2 by Melody Bober, “Victory Parade”, https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/grand-trios-for-piano-book-2-19526894.html

October 15, Group 2, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Michael O (middle), Charlotte H (high), Brooks (low), James (low), Seth (middle),

Grand Trios for Piano Book 2 by Melody Bober, “Fiesta for Three Amigos” and “Bluesy Tuesday”

https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/grand-trios-for-piano-book-2-19526894.html

October 15, Group 4, 6:45-7:45 p.m. (Amara (part 1), Ishaan (part 2), Leo (part 3), Sarah (part 1), Kyla (part 2), Agent 003 by Martha Mier, https://www.alfred.com/agent-003/p/00-19785/

October 16, Group 5, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Henry (low), Sammy (low), Lyda (middle), Nolia (high), Sloan F (high), Kenneth (middle), Grand Trios for Piano Book 5, “Riverband Rag” by Melody Bober, https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/grand-trios-for-piano-book-5-19828574.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&d=sem_ggl_%7Bcampaign_id%7D_&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwydSzBhBOEiwAj0XN4MWMIaOoNdquG2OXUeBMsnAW0h6vy5dLAVhvi5JrkgqvJyALAzs_vxoCopMQAvD_BwE

October 16, Group 3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. (Avie (2nd player), Bailey (3rd player), Max (3rd player), Maya (1st player), Anabella (2nd player)), “Triple Dip” by Robert Vandall, (Please do not purchase this as a download. Students need the printed piece of music. The download is too hard to manage for page turns and learning) (https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/triple-dip-piano-trio-1-piano-6-hands-21889293.html

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Sep
7
1:00 PM13:00

September Class Lessons

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Music Theory topics and share summer projects

1:00-1:45 p.m. Group 1 (Primer): Jasper, AnaGrace, Liesel, Kiyan, Charlotte B.

1:45-2:30 p.m. Group 2 (Level 1A/1B): Michael O, Charlotte H, Brooks, James, Seth, Cole

Break

2:45-3:45 p.m. Group 3 (Level 2A/2B): Bailey, Max, Maya, Anabella, Ishaan, Leo, Avie

3:45-4:45 p.m. Group 4 (Level 3A/3B): Sarah, Amara, Kyla, Kenneth, Sloan

Break

5:00-6:00 p.m. Group 5 (Level 4,8): Sammy, Lyda, Nolia, Henry

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Mar
20
to Mar 21

Ensemble Week

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Ensemble Lessons will take the place of regular lessons this week.

Wednesday March 20, 2024, 4:15-5:00p.m. Mabel, Gigi, Maggie

Grand Piano Trios Book 1, Early Elementary (one piano, six hands) by Melody Bober, Alfred

Clapping Tune p. 2

Low=Gigi, Middle=Mabel, High=Maggie

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 5:15-6:15 p.m. Max, Avie, Ishaan, Leo, Bailey, Anabella

The Bluegrass Fiddlers by Margaret Goldston (1 piano six hands), Alfred

Piano 1: Part 1=Max, Part 2=Avie, Part 3=Ishaan

Piano 2: Part 1=Leo, Part 2=Rene, Part 3=Anabella

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 6:15-7:15 p.m. Charlotte, Brooks, Michael, James, AnaGrace, Liesel

Grand Trios for Piano by Melody Bober Book 2 (4 Elementary Pieces for one piano, six hands), Alfred

(Piece TBD)

PIano 1: Low=Charlotte, Middle=Michael, High=Brooks

Piano 2: Low=James, Middle=AnaGrace, High=Liesel

Wednesday, March 20, 2024, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Henry, Sloane, Walker, Rene

Workin’ On The Railroad (Two Pianos, Eight Hands) by Eugenie R. Rocherolle (Kjos)

Piano 1: Primo=Walker, Secondo=Henry

Piano 2: Primo=Sloane, Secondo=Rene

Thursday March 21, 2024, 4:15-5:15 Kenneth, Samy, Sloan F

Hot Pursuit by Robert Vandall (Piano Trio) (Alfred)

Part 1=Kenneth, Part 2=Sloan F, Part 3=Sammy

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 5:15-6:15 Lyda, Nolia, Sarah, Kyla, Maya, Amara

Hoedown Tonight! by Dennis Alexander, one piano, 6 hands (Alfred)

Piano 1: Part 1=Maya, Part 2=Amara, Part 3=Nolia

Piano 2: Part 1= Sarah, Part 2=Lyda, Part 3=Kyla

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Michael, Bailey

Bluegrass Fiddlers by Margaret Goldston (one piano, six hands), Alfred

Part 1= Michael, Part 2=Bailey, Part 3=Rene

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