Fiddle Recital 2015

Hello All!

We are getting closer to not only the Fiddle Recital, but to our Fall schedule as well.  Just a reminder, the Fiddle Recital will be on August 21st at 6:30 p.m.  at Lindon Park.  Please be there by 6:15 so that I can get everyone tuned and we can start on time.  Dress is casual with cowboy hats, boots, and enormous belt buckles encouraged! Feel free to bring camping chairs or blankets if you wish to sit on the lawn as there will not be enough room for everyone under the pavilion.  Don't forget to include the recital fee of $15  in this month's tuition.

There will be a group rehearsal for Bile Them Cabbage Down this Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. at my church located at 381 S 300 E American Fork, 84003 (just two blocks east of my home).  All students participating in the Fiddle Recital are playing this number so I hope to see you there.

There will be group rehearsal for all of those playing How to Train Your Dragon and Devil Went Down to Georgia on Thursday, August 20th at 186 N 980 E Lindon, 84042. Rehearsal Starts at 6:00 p.m.  

If you are interested in either the children's orchestra or youth orchestra that was mentioned in a previous post, please feel free to head over to our website  here and register.

One last reminder that Fall Schedule will begin next week even though school does not start until Wednesday.  Thank you so much for letting me teach your wonderful kiddos and good luck with the beginning of this school year!

Fall Schedule and Youth Orchestra Information

Hello All,

As we wrap up the summer season I just thought that I would bring you some information.  Here is the Fall Schedule that I have.  If I have missed anyone, or made a mistake, please let me know.

Fall 2015 Schedule

Monday

1:30-Macyn Christensen
2:00-Micaela Sandberg
2:30-Jess Eddy
3:00-Lucy Enger
3:30-Tiffany Enger
4:00-Cuzco Quinn
4:30-Cydney Quinn
5:15-Cayman Quinn
6:00-Ella Jones
6:30-Hayden Weenig

Tuesday

10:00- Oakley Jones

2:00-Madelyn Child
2:30-Meg Sheffield
3:00-Kaylie Crabb
3:30-Savannah Pyne
4:00-Sam Hassle
4:30-Josie Hassle
5:00-Taya Jensen
5:30-Ember Jensen
6:00-Grace Thornton
6:30-Summer Hiatt


Wednesday

2:30-Amanda Vanderwall
3:00-Madeline Jensen
3:30-Keeley Doyle
4:00-Olivia Gurney
4:30-Anne Olsen
5:00-Hannah Clement
5:30-Rachel Clement
6:00-Sam Pew
6:30-Kimball Pew
7:00-Marli Sharp

Thursday
1:30-Bouwhuis
2:00-bouwhuis

6:15-Cecily Hughes
6:45-Olivia Woodward


Friday
3:00-Camilla Hein
3:30-Catherine Hein
4:00-Jonathan Jensen
4:30-Riley Nielson
5:00-Ashley Lloyd

Saturday

8:00-Hannah Pew
8:30-Molly Burton
9:00-Katie Olsen
9:30-SamOlsen
10:00-Blake Fox
10:30-Katelyn Fox
11:00-Morgan Finch


I had mentioned that the organization that I have been working with has decided to start a youth orchestra as well as continuing our children's orchestra.  Orchestra is such a wonderful place to learn new things and provide motivation.  Take a look at this flyer for more information.  I'd love to see many of you there!

Fall Schedule and Whatnot

Hello All!

I can hardly believe we are a month out from school starting!  I will be taking fall times starting tomorrow morning via email, text, or phone call.  This Fall Schedule will begin August 17th. As always, it is first come, first served so good luck! Here are the fall times I have available.

Fall 2015 Schedule

Monday

1:30-
2:00-
2:30-
3:00-
3:30-
4:00-
4:30
5:00-
5:30
6:00
6:39

Tuesday
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00-
4:30-
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00

Wednesday
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30
6:00
6:30
7:00

Thursday
1:30
2:00


6:15
6:45


Friday
1:00
1:30
2:00
2:30
3:00
3:30
4:00
4:30
5:00
5:30

Saturday
8:00
8:30
9:00
9:30
10:00

You may have noticed that Thursday's schedule is a little funny. That is because my children's orchestra TACO (The Awesome Children's Orchestra) is switching from Fridays to Thursdays.  We are also starting Lindon Chamber Orchestra this fall which is a youth orchestra with Junior High and early High School aged musicians.  I'd love to see some of you there! We will have tuition pricing and exact times soon.

On another note, I originally told you I would not be teaching the first week of August due to a string camp but that string camp has been canceled so I will now be teaching the entire week.

Lastly, this week is the last week in the old house so make sure to remember to come to 247 S 100 E in American Fork starting next Monday. Hope you are all enjoying your summer!

Cheers!

Jessica Gurney

Summer Schedule and Whatnot

Hello All!

I think I finally have our summer schedule settled for 2015 but I'd like you all to look it over to make sure it is correct.

Monday
8:00-Keeley Doyle
8:45-Cortney Bouwhuis
9:15-Emma Bouwhuis
9:45-Morgan Finch
10:15-Ella Jones
10:45-Katelyn Fox
11:15-Blake Fox
11:45-Olivia Woodward
12:15-Grace Enger
12:45-Lucy Enger


Tuesday
7:45-Ashley Lloyd
8:30-Hayden Weenig
9:00-Cecily Hughes
9:30-Grace Thornton
10:00-Madeline Jensen
10:30-Jonathan Jensen
11:00-Oakley Jones
11:30-Kaylie Crabb
12:00-Anne Olsen
12:30-Olivia Gurney
1:00-Halle Patten

Wednesday

1:45-Katie Olsen
2:15-Sam Olsen
3:00-Riley Nielson
3:30-Rylee Merrill
4:15-Hannah Clement
5:00-Rachel Clement
5:30-Sam Buss
6:00-Sarah Buss
6:30-Jill Buss

Thursday
2:00-Cuzco
2:30-Cayman
3:15-Cydney
4:00-Sam Pew
4:30-Kimball Pew
5:00-Catherine Hein
5:30-Camilla Hein
6:00-Micaela Sandberg
6:30-Macyn Christensen

Friday

8:45-Sam Hassle
9:15-Ember Jensen
9:45-Taya Jensen

1:30-Marli Sharp
2:00-Meg Sheffield
2:30-Summer Hiatt
3:00-Emmy Morgan
3:30-Jess Eddy
4:00-Savanah Pyne
4:30-Kate Gundersen
5:00- Emily Gundersen
5:30- Lauren Gundersen

If you do not see your child's name on this list please contact me.  I would also appreciate an email with all the dates you know you will be missing for the summer.  Here are the dates I will NOT be teaching this summer.

JUNE 24th
JULY 24th
AUGUST 3
AUGUST 4
AUGUST 7

Please mark these on your calendars. 

Summer fiddle recital was originally planned for August 14th but it looks like it is a bad weekend so we will be holding it on Friday, AUGUST 21st at 6:00 p.m.  This date is a little unusual as that will be the first week of school but I'm hoping more will be able to attend. It will be held at Lindon Park and the dress is casual or cowboy or cowgirl attire!There will be $15 recital fee.

The Listening Challenge is still going on.  I've had one student already do her 100 times listening and she earned a 2 liter bottle of ginger ale! I'd love to see more finishing up on their listening. For this summer, I will be issuing a new challenge. Summer is a great time to be listening on long car rides or plan adventures to new places.  It will involve a points system.

For Elementary Aged Kids : 
If you listen to a symphony in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.  
If you listen to a string quartet in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.
IF you listen to a violin or viola concerto in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.
If you create a piece of art while listening then you will earn 5 points.
If you create a story while listening then you will earn 5 points.
If you watch Fantasia or Fantasia 2000 then you will earn 5 points each.
Going to an art museum will earn you 10 points.
If you go to live symphony concert then you will earn 10 points.
If you perform for 5 different people this summer then you will earn 5 points.

Rewards:
5 points = one thing from the treat box
10 points= one thing from the toy box
20 points = 2 liter bottle of soday, King size candy bar, or larger toy.

For Junior High and High Schoolers:

If you listen to a symphony, or orchestral work in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.  
If you listen to a string quartet in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.
IF you listen to a violin or viola concerto in its entirety, then you will earn 5 points.
If you create a piece of art while listening then you will earn 5 points.
If you create a story while listening then you will earn 5 points.
Going to an art museum will earn you 10 points.
If you go to live symphony concert then you will earn 10 points.
If you perform for 5 different people this summer then you will earn 10 points.

Rewards:
5 points= Small treat
10 points= $1
20 points = $5 or gift card to cold stone or itunes.

I know this might seem silly, especially for my wonderful older students, but listening to great works of art can inspire us in so many ways! Get out there and enjoy some music and art.  Here are some suggestions of things to listen to if you need some help getting started. Good Luck!

Haydn, Surprise Symphony
Vivaldi, The Seasons
Mozart, Symphony No. 40
Dvorak Symphony No. 9
Beethoven Symphony No. 6 (this one is on Fantasia)
Beethoven, Symphony No. 9
Holst, The Planets
Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue (this one is on Fantasia 2000)
Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition
Ravel, Pavane for a Dead Princess
Tchaikovsky, Serenade for Strings
Stravinsky, The Firebird (this one is on Fantasio 2000)
Tchaikovsky, Violin Concerto
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in E minor
Saint-Saens Violin Concerto No. 3
Telemann, Viola Concerto in G Major
Bartok, Viola Concerto
Haydn, The Lark String Quartet
Shostikovich, String Quartet No. 8
Ravel, String Quartet

Summer Schedule Update

Hello All!

I heard from many of you for summer schedule but there are still quite a few of you who do not have summer times.  Here is an updated list of what I have so far. Let me know what works for you all.  Thanks!

Summer Schedule

Monday

8:00-Keeley Doyle
8:45-Cortney Bouwhuis
9:15-Emma Bouwhuis
9:45-Morgan Finch
10:15-Ella Jones
10:45-Katelyn Fox
11:15-Blake Fox
11:45-Olivia Woodward
12:15-
12:45-


Tuesday

7:45-Ashley Lloyd
8:30-Hayden Weenig
9:00-Cecily Hughes
9:30-Grace Thornton
10:00-Madeline Jensen
10:30-Jonathan Jensen
11:00-Oakley Jones
11:30-Kaylie Crabb
12:00-Anne Olsen
12:30

Wednesday

2:00-Katie Olsen
2:30-Sam Olsen
3:00-Riley Nielson
3:30-
4:15-Hannah Clement
5:00-Rachel Clement
5:30-Sam Buss
6:00-Sarah Buss
6:30-Jill Buss

Thursday

2:00-Cuzco Quinn
2:30-Cayman Quinn
3:15-Cydney Quinn
4:00-Sam Pew
4:30-Kimball Pew
5:00-
5:30-
6:00-
6:30-

Friday
2:00-
2:30-
3:00-
3:30-
4:00-
4:30-
5:00-
5:30-
6:00-
6:30-

Summer Schedule

It's sort of hysterical that it is snowing outside and I would be thinking about summer schedule, but summer will be here before we know it.  This year my schedule is a little limited as far as mornings.  Here are the available times for summer:

Monday
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Thursday
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday
2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Summer spots are acquired on a first-come, first-served basis.  I will be taking Summer Times on FRIDAY, APRIL 17th.  Feel free to text, email, or call with your 1st and 2nd choices for times.  Thanks for letting me teach your wonderful kiddos!

Cheers!

Spring Break

Hello All!

Thank you all for your hard work and support of our ensemble recital.  I think it was a success! Spring break is upon us and I just wanted to make sure that it was clear that there will be no lessons this week.  I hop you all have something fun planned.  

I will be starting a new rewards program with my wonderful students. Listening to music is such a huge part of becoming and being a musician.  I will now be offering a King Size candy bar or 2 liter soda to those who listen to their pieces 100 times.  For my book 1 students, I would like them to listen to their whole book 100 times.  Seems like a lot, but if they listen just 2 times a day, they will be done in less than 2 months!

Thanks for your support and don't forget to mark your calendars for our last group class of the semester.

Little Ones-Monday, May 4th  3:30-4:30 p.m.

Elementary- Monday, May 4th  4:30-6:00 p.m.

Junior High- Wednesday, May 6th 3:00-5:00 p.m.

High School-Tuesday, May 5th 3:00-5:00 p.m.