December 2014

Hello all,

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are ready for this wonderful time of year! I just wanted to shoot you a few reminders as this busy season starts. First off, we will have Master Classes this month.  Here are the dates and times:

Little Ones (preschool-2nd grade)- Monday, December 15th 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary- Monday, December 15th 4:45-6:00 p.m.

Junior High- Tuesday, December 16th 3:00- 5:00 p.m.

High School- Wednesday, December 17th 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Please note that the High School Master Class is on Wednesday this time and NOT Tuesday.  There were several choir concerts so I thought it best to try earlier on a different day.  I know this is a busy time of year but please try to make these times work.  I think it is so beneficial for your kiddos to have these performance experiences. Master Class takes the place of our regularly scheduled lesson times. 

Next, I will not be teaching from Dec. 22nd- Jan. 3rd. We will resume our lesson schedule on Jan. 5th. 

Lastly, for all of you with Elementary aged children, I just wanted to let you know that my children's orchestra T.A.C.O. or The Awesome Children's Orchestra, will be starting back up again in January.  Rehearsals are Fridays from 4:00-5:30 starting Jan. 9 and our final concert will be Mar. 20th at 7:00 p.m.  If your child is playing well in book 1 or beyond we would love to have them.  Orchestra helps not only with technical skills such as note reading and rhythm, but also with motivation.  We work hard but really have a good time.  Hope to see you there!


Happy Holidays and Best Wishes!


Jessica 

Concert

Hello all!

This is a plug for concert I am playing in next Saturday, the 15th at 7:00 p.m. It is an entire evening of music by Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla.  The concert will be very lively and a lot of fun.  The best part is that it is free and close.  Hope to see you there!

Recital Date Change and Upcoming Free Concert

As I started getting requests for recital dates from you all, I've realized how silly it was of me to schedule a recital the week of Halloween. I scooted one of the dates later and hopefully it will better accommodate everyone's busy schedule.  Here are the official recital dates.

November 3rd, 6:00 p.m.

November 5th, 6:00 p.m.

November 10th, 6:00 p.m.

If you haven't told which date would work for you, please do so soon.  

In other news, I am the artistic director for the Lindon Chamber Music Society and our next concert is coming soon.  Catherine Winters is a very talented flutist and is sure to give a wonderful performance next Friday.  The Concert is free so it's perfect for that last minute concert report. Put it on your calendars and bring a friend!

Fall Master Classes and Recital Dates

Hello dearest students and parents!

I am glad we have now settled into our fall schedule.  Here are the dates for master classes and our Fall Recital dates.

Master Class #1

Little Ones (preschool-2nd grade)- Monday, September 29th 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary- Monday, September 29th 4:45-6:00 p.m.

Junior High- Tuesday, September 30th 3:00- 4:45p.m.

High School- Tuesday, September 30th 5:00-6:30 p.m.


Master Class #2

Little Ones (preschool-2nd grade)- Monday, December 15th 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary- Monday, December 15th 4:45-6:00 p.m.

Junior High- Tuesday, December 16th 3:00- 4:45p.m.

High School- Tuesday, December 16th 5:00-6:30 p.m.




Master Classes are a great opportunity for the students to perform in front of their peers, which can be nerve racking.  These classes help to prepare for bigger performances such as the Fall Recital (plus donuts will be served!) Master Class takes the place of regular lessons for the week.


Fall Recital Dates

There are three different recital dates.  Please choose the one that works best for you and let me know.  The recitals will be held at the Lindon Community Center and should be about 45 min.  There will be a $5 recital fee if you will not be using our studio accompanist, and a $10 fee for those using the accompanist.



Recital #1 - Wednesday, Oct. 29th 6:00 p.m.

Recital #2- Monday, November 3rd 6:00 p.m.

Recital #3- Wednesday November 5th 6:00 p.m.


Hope one of these dates will work. Other things to remember.  I will not be teaching over Fall Break in October, Thanksgiving Break, and Christmas break.
Thanks for letting me teach your wonderful kids! Let me know if you have any questions.
 

Cheers!

Fall Schedule

Sorry this is coming late but here is a layout of the fall schedule.  Let me know if anything is incorrect.  Thanks!

Monday

1:30-Marissa Sandberg
2:00-Micaela Sandberg
2:30- Lauren Gundersen
3:00- Emily Gundersen
3:30-Kate Gundersen
4:00-Jess Eddy
4:45-Keeley Doyle
5:30-Grace Enger
6:00-Lucy Enger
6:30-Riley Nielson
7:00- Josh Gardner

Tuesday

8:00-Johnathan Jensen

9:30-Taya Jensen

2:00-Kayla Jensen
2:30-Grace Thornton
3:00-Madeline Jensen
3:30-Morgan Finch
4:00-Blake Fox
4:30-Caitlin Fox
5:00-Meg Sheffield
5:30-Kimball Pew
6:00-Sam Pew
6:30-Hayden Weenig


Wednesday
2:30-Mandi Vanderdwall
3:00-Emmy Morgan
3:30-Ashley Lloyd
4:00-Summer Hiatt
4:30-Olivia Gurney
5:00-Halle Patten
5:30- Sam Hassle
6:00-Ella Jones
6:30-Anne Olsen

Thursday
1:30-Emma Bouwhuis
2:00-Cortney Bouwhuis
2:30-Macyn Christensen
3:00-Kaylie Crabb
3:30-Breanna Ellis
4:00-Marli Sharp
4:30-Kate Banner
5:00-Hannah Clement
5:30-Rachel Clement
6:00-Olivia Woodward
6:30-Jini Illi


Friday
2:00-Katie Olsen
2:30-Sam Olsen


Saturday
12:30-Sam Buss
1:00-Sarah Buss

Last Minute Details

Here we are on the week of the recital and I have some last minute information.

The Fiddle recital time has changed from 6:00 to 6:30.  Please have your child there by 6:15 so we can get tuned and start on time.  There will be seating on the picnic tables but I'm not sure if it will fit everyone so if you would like to bring camping chairs and blankets, feel free. 

The group number for the recital is Bile Them Cabbage Down.  Everyone will be playing this and it will be our opening number.  I'm sorry to do this to you all but I'm going to have a last minute rehearsal for this piece.  It will be on Thursday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. at my mom's house (77 W 600 N Lindon) If you are unable to attend I completely understand but I will take as many of you as I can get.  Plan on 45 min for the rehearsal.

Thanks for your patience through this busy time.  If you have not payed the $10 recital fee, please try to get it to me this week.  Please feel free to ask any questions.  See you all Friday at 6:30!

Fall Schedule

It's that time of year again!  I am now taking requests for Fall Schedule.  Fall Schedule will be as follows.

Monday 1:30-7:00

Tuesday 2:00-7:00

Wednesday 1:30-7:00

Thursday 2:00-7:00

Friday 1:30-3:00

Saturday 11:00-12:30

First come, first served basis as always.  Hopefully we can find a time that works for everyone.

In other news, I will be starting my own children's orchestra this fall!  If you would like more information please click here.  If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks! 

Some Time Off

Hello All! I come to you with some news.  I will be having surgery on July 10th to have my gall bladder removed.  This means that I will not be teaching from July 10th-17th.  You have all been patient with last minute cancellations and I very much appreciate that.  If you have any questions about this, please feel free to ask.

In other news, we are getting closer to our fiddle recital.  As I am taking this time off that means that you wonderful students need to keep working and memorizing those fiddle songs!  Once again the fiddle recital is

August 15th at 6:00 p.m.  at Lindon Park.

Dress is casual and cowboy attire is encouraged!  There will be a recital fee of $10 and root beer floats will be served!  Thanks for your time and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Hope you are all having a wonderful summer!

Summer Schedule

Hello All! Just thought I would post the summer schedule just to make sure I got it right.  If for some reason I have put you into the incorrect time or have made any other mistake, please let me know.  On another note, I just wanted to remind everyone to try be consistent about payments.  If it is better to pay me at the beginning of the month great! If you'd rather pay me at the end or by the lesson wonderful! I just need it to be consistent.  Imagine trying to budget if you never knew when your paycheck was coming. :)  Alright, enough about money.  Here is the schedule!

Summer Schedule

Monday

8:30-Morgan Finch
9:00-Grace Thornton
9:30-Kate Banner
10:00-Olivia Gurney
10:30-Josh Gardner
11:00-Micaela
11:30-Marissa

2:00-Rachel Clement
2:30-Hannah Clement
3:00-Jess Eddy
3:45Melissa Eddy
4:15- Blake


Tuesday
8:30-Hayden Weenig
9:15-Riley Nielson
10:00-Ella Jones
10:30-Madeline Jensen
11:00-Johnathan Jensen
11:30-Kaylie Crabb

2:00-Olivia Woodward
2:30-Sam Olsen
3:00-Katie Olsen
3:30-Keeley Doyle


Wednesday

8:30-Brynn Christensen
9:00-Ashley Lloyd
9:30-Summer Hiatt
10:00-Sam Buss
10:30-Sarah Buss
11:00-Grace Enger
11:30-Lucy Enger

2:00-Camilla Hein
2:30-Catherine Hein
3:00-Meg Sheffield
3:30-Macyn Christensen
4:00-Sam Hassle

Thursday

8:30-Emma Bouwhuis
9:00-Cortney Bouwhuis
9:30-Kayla Jenson
10:00-Sam Pew
10:30-Kimball Pew
11:00-Anne Olsen
11:30-Halle Patten

2:00-Marli Sharp
2:30-Lauren Gundersen
3:00-Emily Gundersen
3:30-Gini Illi
4:00-Breanna Ellis

This schedule will start the first week of June and there will be no lessons the last week of May. If I could get an email with all of the planned dates that you will be gone this summer, that would be wonderful. This way I can keep track of who will be gone when since summer gets to be so busy.  Thanks so much!

Summer!

Hello wonderful parents and students!

I can hardly believe that our school year ends in just a few weeks. As per usual, I will adjust my teaching schedule to accommodate more morning times.  I will be taking requests for summer times starting May 1st. This is a first-come-first-served basis so please email, text or call your preferred times and I will do my best to make it happen. I will be teaching Monday-Thursday 8:30-12:30 then 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

The other bit of news that I'd like to share is that we have a date and time for our Fiddle Recital. So mark you calenders for  August 15, at 6:00 p.m. at Lindon City Park. Fiddle music and Rootbeer Floats will both be a part of this wonderful evening and I can hardly wait!

Cheers!

Recital Week

Hello my wonderful students and parents!  It is recital week and I have some final information for all of you.

First things first.  Here is the date, time, and place, of the recital.

March 25th or 26th at 6:00 p.m.
Brigham Larson Pianos
211 W 200 S St, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early and in your sunday best!

Here are the recital lists.  If I have put you on the incorrect night or if I have left you off the list please let me know A.S.A.P.  Please check for spelling errors as well. 

Tuesday, March 25th

Laura Davis
Kimball Pew
Sam Pew
Jenny Andrus
Halle Patten
Lucy Enger
Grace Enger
Meg Sheffield
Brynn Christensen
Gini Illi
Kayla Jensen
Keeley Doyle
Blake Fox
Anne Olsen
Grace Thornton
Leslie Edgecomb
Lindsey Edgecomb
Audrey Houghton
Breanna Ellis
Olivia Woodward
 


Wednesday, March 26th

Melissa Eddy
Jessica Eddy
Taylor Andersen
Sam Buss
Hannah Clement
Rachel Clement
Sam Olsen
Katie Olsen
Marli Sharp
Marissa Sandberg
Micaela Sandberg
Macyn Christensen
 Hayden Weenig
Josh Gardner
Ashley Lloyd
Cortney Bouwhuis
Emma Bouwhuis
Catherine Hein
Camilla Hein
Riley Nielson
Kate Banner
Morgan Finch
Ella Jones
 Lauren Gundersen
Emily Gundersen
Olivia Gurney
Summer Hiatt 
Nicole Hiatt
 Kaylie Crabb


Thanks so much for your support! Can't wait for these wonderful recitals!

Master Class Revision

We have a conflict! Apparently Oak Canyon is having a concert on the date and time of the junior high group class. So I'm making a change. This only goes for Junior High and High School Groups.



Junior High Group- March 5th from 3:00-4:30

High School Group- March 5th from 4:45-6:00

Hope this solves the problem.  Thanks!

Master Class Schedule and Recital Dates

Hello my dear students and parents!

I finally have some dates for you to mark on your calenders. Here we go:

Master Class #1

Little Ones- March 3rd from 3:30-4:30

Elementary Group- March 3rd from 4:45-6:00

Junior High Group- March 4th from 3:00-4:30

High School Group- March 4th from 4:45-6:00


Spring Ensemble Recital Dates

Recital #1 - March 25th at 6:00 p.m.

Recital #2- March 26th at 6:00 p.m.

The complication in this recital is that your child will be paired with a partner or group so we have to work our schedules so that everyone can be on the same night at the same time.  If you have any major conflicts let me know and I will let the rest of the ensemble know so that we can work it out.  Thanks for your patience and for letting me teach your wonderful kids.  Let me know if you have any questions.


Cheers!