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!