Studio Updates ... Ensembles, Theory Study Hall, Calendar Information

I hope all are doing well on this beautiful but windy day. It's been a while since I have written to you. Here we are post recital and just days from the Certificate of Merit (CM) evaluations for those that are participating in the CM program this year. It has been a busy season for sure ... and incredibly rewarding.

Certificate of Merit evaluations are taking place this Saturday. Twenty-one of my students are participating this year and I am so proud of all of them. These students have been working so diligently for months preparing for this evaluation! I am sending them all good vibes, prayers, and best wishes! I am looking forward to hearing good results.

Please continue to read for more information regarding ensembles, theory study hall, calendar information and an invitation to come hear Ms. Jill play with the Kensington Baroque Orchestra and Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra on March 7th for our "Game of Tones" concert.

Ensembles:
The ensembles for the winter recital were so much fun. It was such a great learning experience for all of us; especially me. The most fun really was in the group rehearsals. I had the joy of watching as friendships were developed and memories were made. It was beautiful to see how the students encouraged each other and had so much fun as they played and made beautiful music together. The process was amazing and I would love to do more of it. Three weeks of rehearsals went by too quickly and I think we all wanted more time. This summer I would love to form some groups just to give students an opportunity to gather and play with other students. It is a skill set that is completely different than playing solo pieces and even than being in an orchestra. Please let me know if you are interested. The earlier you can let me know helps me greatly as I form groups and select a variety of music for them to play.

Theory Study Hall:
I started a series of Theory Study Halls back in November for students participating in Certificate of Merit. It was very successful and extremely helpful for students to have a place to study their theory while I was there to guide them and monitor their progress along the way. And when they were ready they had the opportunity to take practice exams provided to me by the Music Teachers Association of California. I will be continuing this program and plan to open it up to all of my students. For my Certificate of Merit students; this ongoing program will provide them with an opportunity to "stay ahead of the game" so to speak as they prepare for the next level. And for all my students; this type of learning really helps to build confidence and develop a good understanding of the principles behind making music. I will be resuming this program in April.

Calendar:

Certificate of Merit: (applies only for those enrolled in CM)

• Performance Evaluations: February 29, Cuyamaca College
• Theory Tests: February 29 & March 1, March 7 & 8, Cuyamaca College​
• ​(Note: if you plan on taking your theory test on March 8th you will need to make an appointment)

Group Makeup Classes: (Send Ms. Jill an email to sign-up)

• Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm (Live Online Video over Zoom)
• March 14, 2:45-3:45 pm (Studio)​​

Studio Breaks:

• April 12 through April 18 (no classes)
• June 29 through July 5 (no classes)

Upcoming 2020 Student Recital Dates:

• June 14, 2020, 4:00-6:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Escondido
• October 11, 2020, 4:00-6:00 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Escondido

And lastly, I will be performing with the Kensington Baroque Orchestra and Los Angeles Baroque Orchestra on March 7th at 4:00 pm at Kensington Community Church and again on March 8th in South Pasadena. All are invited to attend. I would love to see you there.



Ms. Jill
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