Aug
25
to Nov 1

Trios Information: Rehearsal and Repertoire

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It’s been a joy coaching trio groups over the past few years, and I’m thrilled to kick off another exciting season! This fall’s trio groupings and repertoire have been announced—be sure to purchase your assigned music by the last week of August. We’ll hold two fun and focused rehearsals which will take the place of regular lessons on those weeks, and each trio will perform for their parents during the final five minutes of the second rehearsal. Let the collaboration and music-making begin!

Rehearsal Dates TBD

October 13

Group 2: 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Group 1: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 3: 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Group 4: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

October 14

Group A: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 5: 5:45-6:45 p.m.

November 4

Group 2: 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Group 1: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 3: 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Group 4: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

November 5

Group A: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 5: 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Group A: TBD

Grand Trios Book 1 by Melody Bober

Clapping Tune: LOW: TBD, MIDDLE: TBD, HIGH: TBD

Group 1: Anagrace, Charlotte B, Jasper, Kiyan

Grand Trios Book 2 by Melody Bober

Bluesy Tuesday: Piano 1: LOW Jasper, MIDDLE: Kiyan; Piano 2 (MIDDLE: Charlotte B, HIGH: Anagrace)

Fiesta for 3 Amigos: Piano 1: LOW Jasper, MIDDLE: Kiyan; Piano 2 (MIDDLE: Charlotte B, HIGH: Anagrace)

Group 2: Cole, James, Liesel, Brooks, Charlotte H, Michael

Grand Trios Book 3 by Melody Bober

Midnight Rider: LOW: Liesel and Michael O. MIDDLE: Cole and Brooks, HIGH: James and Charlotte H.

Group 3: Anabella, Avie, Bailey, Max, Seth, Jeffrey

Grand Trios Book 3 by Melody Bober

Blueberry Blues: LOW: Bailey and Max, MIDDLE: Avie and Seth, HIGH Anabella and Jeffrey

Group 4: Amara, Kyla, Sarah, Ishaan, Leo

Grand Trios Book 4 by Melody Bober

Snap, Clap Boogie: LOW: Kyla and Ishaan, MIDDLE: Sarah and Leo, HIGH: Amara and Rene

Group 5: Kenneth, Lyda, Nolia, Sammy, Kenneth, Henry, Sloan

Grand Trios Book 5 by Melody Bober

Chromatic Waltz: LOW Nolia and Sloan, MIDDLE: Sammy and Henry, HIGH: Lyda and Kenneth

Riverbend Rag (review): LOW: Henry and Sammy, MIDDLE: Kenneth and Lyda, HIGH Nolia and Sloan

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Oct
11
7:00 PM19:00

Organ-Piano Concert Rene Johnson, CAGO and Dr. Carmen Hall

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-Program-Presented by René W. Johnson, NCTM, CAGO and

Dr. Carmen Hall, NCTM

Duos for Organ and Piano Charles-Marie Widor

1. Canzona (1844-1937)

2. Allegro Cantabile

Meditation–Ave Maria on J.S. Bach’s First Prelude. Charles Gounod/arr. Jonathan Scott

(1818-1893)

Sinfonietta, Mvt 1 Nikolei Kapustin

(1937-2020)

Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty Suite Peter Tchaikovsky/arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff

(1840-1893)

Hungarian Dance No. 1 Johannes Brahms

(1833-1897)

Fantasia Piece d’Orgue BWV 572 J.S. Bach, Organ Solo

Intermezzo Sinfonico (from Cavalleria Rusticana” Pietro Mascagni

(1863-1945)

Duet Suite for Organ and Piano Denis Bédard

1. Introduction (b. 1950)

2. Fughetta

3. Minuetto

4. Romance

5. Final

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Oct
13
to Oct 14

Trio Rehearsals

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Trio Rehearsals will take the place of regular lessons this week.

Please prioritize these rehearsals on your schedule. These are team activities which are done maybe twice a year. Every person is essential to the outcome of these pieces. Please excuse yourself from other activities on these days.

These rehearsals take the place of private lessons for this week.

October 13

Group 2: 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Group 1: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 3: 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Group 4: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

October 14

Group A: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 5: 5:45-6:45 p.m.

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Nov
4
to Nov 5

Trio Rehearsals and Performances for Parents

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Trio Rehearsals will take the place of regular lessons this week.

Please prioritize these rehearsals on your schedule. These are team activities which are done maybe twice a year. Every person is essential to the outcome of these pieces. Please excuse yourself from other activities on these days.

These rehearsals take the place of private lessons for this week.

November 4

Group 2: 4:15-5:00 p.m.

Group 1: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 3: 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Group 4: 6:45-7:45 p.m.

November 5

Group A: 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Group 5: 5:45-6:45 p.m.

Parents are invited to attend the last 5 minutes of this rehearsal to hear the students perform their trios.

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Nov
22
12:00 PM12:00

Class Lessons

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These class lessons are for preparing for the Virginia State Theory Tests which are held in February.

We work as a group with activities and games to learn concepts by level.

Group 1: 12:00-12:45 p.m. Primer Level

Group 2: 12:45-1:30 p.m. Level 1A and 1B

Group 3: 1:45-2:45 p.m. Level 2A and 2B

Group 4: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Level 3A and 3B

Group 5: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Level 4

Group 6: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Level 5+

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Dec
13
12:00 PM12:00

Class Lesson

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These class lessons are for preparing for the Virginia State Theory Tests which are held in February.

We work as a group with activities and games to learn concepts by level.

Group 1: 12:00-12:45 p.m. Primer Level

Group 2: 12:45-1:30 p.m. Level 1A and 1B

Group 3: 1:45-2:45 p.m. Level 2A and 2B

Group 4: 3:00-4:00 p.m. Level 3A and 3B

Group 5: 4:00-5:00 p.m. Level 4

Group 6: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Level 5+

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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.

If you have trio books that you would like to donate to the studio—they would be most appreciated.

(NEW INFO) Thursday March 20, Group 1, 4:15-5:00 p.m. (Jasper-primo, Kiyan-secondo, AnaGrace-primo, Charlotte B-secondo). Hats Off To You, “Secret Agent”, by Melody Bober. I have three studio copies to lend. Contact me to reserve a copy.

Metronome Tempo: Feb 3=70, Feb 17=80, March 3=95, March 10=120, March 17=132

(NEW INFO) Thursday March 20 Group 2, 5:00-5:45 p.m. (Seth-part 1, James-part 2, Cole-part 3), Hoedown Tonight by Dennis Alexander. I have two copies to lend. Contact me to reserve a copy.

Feb 3=90, Feb 17=100, March 3=110, March 10=120, March 17=132

(NEW INFO) Thursday March 20 Group 3 (5:45-6:30 p.m. p.m.) Michael O.-part 1, Brooks-part 2, Charlotte H-part 3, Liesel-part 2) Hoedown Tonight by Dennis Alexander. Purchase Link, I have two copies to lend. Contact me to reserve a copy.

Feb 3=90, Feb 17=100, March 3=110, March 10=120, March 17=132

(NEW INFO) Thursday March 20 Group 4, 6:45-7:45 p.m. Grand Trios for Piano Book 4, Irish Circle Dance p. 8-11 Amara and Sarah- LOW, Ishaan and Kyla-MIDDLE, Leo and I will play HIGH.

Feb 3=150 for 8th note, Feb 17=60 for dotted quarter note, March 3=70, March 10=75, March 17=80

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

Feb 3=60, Feb 17=70, March 3=80, March 10=90, March 17=104

(NEW INFO) Friday March 21, Group 6, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (Maya-part 1, Avie-part 1, Bailey -part 2, Max-part 2, Anabella (part 3). Agent 003 by Martha Pier

Feb 3=85, Feb 17=95, March 3=100, March 10=105, March 17=110

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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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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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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.

Charlotte B (Primer), Anagrace (1A), Liesel (1A),

Kiyan (1A), James (1A)

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

Michael (1B), Seth (1B), Charlotte (1B), Brooks (1B), Jasper (1B),

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

Maya (2A), Anabella (2A), Bailey (2A)

Max (2B), , Ishaan (2B), Avie (2B)

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

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

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

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

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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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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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