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May 1, 2011
Hello Music Students and Parents!
Our school year schedule of classes comes to a close this month culminating in the Spring Recital on Sat., May 21. We hope that you have enjoyed your music lessons, that you are seeing an improvement in your technique and performing ability, and that you will continue lessons over the summer.
Summer Lessons
It is important to continue your music training over the summer to maintain your skill and to continue to progress. As with any skill, you lose ground when you take off too much time from your training.
If you have not already done so, please check with your teacher to discuss your and her summer availability. Summer lessons will run for as many weeks as you and your instructor can mutually arrange. You may arrange to take lessons once or twice per week. If you would like to try a new instrument or try lessons with a different instructor, please let the front office staff know.
After discussing schedules with your teacher, please let the front office know your plans for summer lessons as soon as possible. There is no summer registration fee for current students who have already paid the 2010-2011 school year registration fee.
2011-2012 School Year
PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 2011-2012
SCHOOL YEAR BY MAY 28 TO GET
A DISCOUNT ON THE REGISTRATION FEE AND TO LOCK IN YOUR
PREFERRED DAY AND TIME!
Please ask your teacher whether he or she recommends
a 30, 45 or 55 minute lesson for you for the upcoming school year.
Please let us know when you pre-register, whether you would like to continue lessons with the same instrument and teacher, or if you would like to make any changes. Also please indicate the days and times possible for you so that we may arrange schedules that can accommodate you and your instructor as conveniently as possible.
Stop by the office to fill out a Registration Form. You must pre-register by May 28 to get the discounted Registration Fee ($10 off), and make your first 4 week 2011-2012 tuition payment by June 30th to get your best choice of teacher/lesson day and time.
MUSIC RECITAL 2011
SATURDAY, MAY 21
Shows at 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM
St. Margaret of Scotland Church
State Rd. 72, Sarasota
Tickets $10.00 (under age 5 Free)
For those of you not participating in the recital, we encourage you to attend one of the shows so that 1) you can cheer on your fellow students and 2) so that you can see what it will be like when you are ready to perform in a recital.
For those of you who are participating, continue to the end of THIS NEWSLETTER for some IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Keepsake Statues $10.00
A commemorative music statue can be ordered for your child if you would like him or her to have a lasting memento of the spring music recital. This gift provides a visual reminder of the student’s accomplishments over the 2010-2011 school year.
Because the spring recital is coming SOON, we ask that you place your order NOW so that if we have to order more statues we can get them in time for the May 21 recital.
Sat. May 21 - TWO shows!
This year’s spring music recital will be presented in two shows. We found last year that having all the students perform in one show made for a very long recital! By dividing the students into two groups, each recital will only be about 1 hour long. The first show will be at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 21 and the second one at 5:30. Please plan to stay after the first show or come early to the second show so that you may take part in a little celebratory reception. (light snacks).
Your student will be in the 3:00 show 5:30 show
and will rehearse Friday, May 20 at 4:00 PM 6:00 PM
The rehearsal and the recital will be held at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 SR 72 (Clark Rd, exit 205 off of I-75) about 3 miles east of the highway.
Reminders
REHEARSAL - FRIDAY, MAY 20 Attire is casual. Those students who will perform standing up should wear the same shoes they plan to wear for the recital.
RECITAL - SATURDAY, MAY 21 Performers in the 3PM show should arrive at 2:30 to get warmed up and then lined up for their entrance. Performers for the 5:30 PM show should arrive at 4:15 or 4:30 to partake in the reception, then go to the “preparation room” at 5:00 PM to get warmed up and then lined up for their entrance.
ATTIRE FOR THE RECITAL is “special occasion“! Performers and attendees should wear their “Sunday best”.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER LESSONS TODAY! You may start your summer schedule right after the recital if you’d like. Be sure to arrange your day and time with your teacher, then let the front office know!
SAVE $10.00 ON THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR REGISTRATION FEE by PRE-REGISTERING for the fall BY MAY 28. By pre-registering you are likely to get your preferred lesson day and time secured.
You may pass the dancers and dance teachers in the hall way frequently when you come for your music lesson. Are you curious as to what they are up to?
Come see their recital on Saturday, June 11!
Have a FUN and FABULOUS Spring Music Recital on May 21, and enjoy a wonderful summer!
Thank you for choosing The Studio of Dance & Music for your music education.
Joyful Blessings, Ms Julia
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