November Music Updates, 2019

“Music is the shorthand of emotion.” ― Leo Tolstoy November Music Notes Intermediate Group Classes begin next week! 5:30pm Fine Arts Building. Class will be every sixth week or so for the rest of the school year. The full schedule for the year will be posted the following week.   A Few Notable Dates: November 23: Orson’s Suzuki Book 1 Recital, 6:30pm. November 26-30: No Regularly Schedule Lessons—Thanksgiving Holiday November 26: Makeup Lessons—by appointment only. November 30-December 12: RCM Examinations   The newest swap list for FaithSlaker Music students has been posted on my website. Former Sherwood students have been integrated. Ask me in lesson for the password! The swap list will be updated whenever there are changes, so it is best to look at the newest version whenever you need to use it! (Only students who are on the swap list may use the swap list.) Orson playing Christmas Day Secrets for his Book 1 Graduation Approval! (He was approved, by the way!) My student Sebastian came to visit from Mexico for two weeks. he and Diego worked on this duet together, which was inspiring and a lot of fun! For those of you who have been practicing the "StandUp/SitDown Game" for harmony, here is a clip that you can practice along with from group class! We're all content in the new studio at the Fine Arts Building. I'm glad to have you with me and I'm looking forward to accomplishing so much together! Book 1 Group Class learning how a piano works inside! Look! Toby found all the Cs on the piano! Declan gigging at a fundraising function. Way to go! MY NOVEMBER RECOMMENDATIONS   ARTICLE/BOOK:  Outsmart Your Smartphone: a fun, lighthearted book that offers advice, games, and exercises to help any family have a balanced relationship with technology.   PRACTICE HELP: A Suzuki Practicing Notebook prepared for you! For those of you who would love a system set up for your success in lessons, check out Lesson Compass! Here is a practice chart too that your child might find motivational!   CONCERTS: Harry Potter Goblet of Fire--CSO concert, Friday, November 29, 7:30pm   Ready to Upgrade? Or do you have materials to donate? New students are always looking for footstools that your child may have outgrown. If you're no longer using it, let's pass it along! Footstools, pianos, keyboards, extra Suzuki books, CDs, Practice-help books, etc! Thanks for sharing and adding to our community!