The girls and I performed a modified version of "Millionaire's Hoedown" at the Herriman City Talent Show on March 26, 2011. We had a great time!
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Music Man
"La dee da de da de da de da!!!" ... (Minuet in G, by Beethoven)
Come see the Music Man!
Where: Pavilion at Butterfield Park, in Herriman
When: July 10, 11, 13, 17, 18, 20th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
My sister and I are playing in the orchestra pit. I love playing for musicals - they're so much fun! Also, my student Janae and her mom are playing, as well as a bunch of my musical friends! It's sure to be a blast, so come join us!!
Monday, June 29, 2009
Intermountain Suzuki String Institute
Warning: This is a long and picture-filled post.
The girls and I had a fantastic time at the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute.
This was Macy's first class this year. It was a Suzuki repertoire class, where they play games along with all the songs they have learned from Suzuki. As you can see below, they do some silly stuff!
Let's take a break and lie down while we play!
Ellie Albers LeRoux was Macy's Rep teacher.
Instead of a regular music theory class, Macy got to take something called "Dalcroze Eurythmics." The children got to use their bodies to learn about things like rhythm, notes, articulation, and so forth. It was Macy's favorite class.
Taking GIANT steps!
These symbolize half notes. They did running, jogging, walking, and skipping to learn other note values.
Look at that leap! They did lots of fun things with these sticks on the ground.
Sarah Smith was Elise's technique teacher. She learned a lot of good things about her posture and how to take care of her violin in this class.
Suzuki Repertoire Class was a lot of fun. Elise really liked Mr. Rens' teaching style. He was funny and upbeat with the kids.
All dressed up for the final concert, playing in repertoire class!
Koen Rens was Elise's repertoire teacher.
Tessa was a trouper throughout the week. She was quite good during most of the classes. A few times I had to take her out and pace the hall trying to get her to take a nap!
Happy Girls!
Lisa Yong Sutherland was Elise's Master Class teacher. This is a 12-15 minute private lesson every day. Elise loved this class. Macy had the same gal for her Master class last year, and we just love her!
Amy Norton was Macy's Master Class teacher this year. She was really cute with the kids and had a lot of good suggestions for us.
Butterflies on the bow in technique class
Perfect rest position from all the students!
More technique
Playing with the Twinkle bows
Connie Hadlock taught Macy's technique class. We got a lot of great ideas from her too. I love going to Institute so I can steal ideas from all these incredible teachers!
Elise's theory class incorporated ideas and materials from "Music Mind Games." I purchased some of the materials and I'm excited to use them with my students.
Playing outside during a break. Babes was happy to be free to crawl around.
Pose, Lisey!
All of the students get to perform on the last day of Institute, all together. They break it down into groups, depending on what songs the children have learned. Here is Elise at the final concert.
Macy at Final Concert
My student Ali at Final Concert
My student Ainsley at Final Concert
Me & my girls after the Final Concert. I had a couple of other students attend as well, but I wasn't able to get pictures of them. This is such a wonderful experience for young musicians, and we are blessed to live so close to one of the largest Suzuki Institutes in the country. Also, a big thanks goes out to Mary for helping us all week. She took turns going to the girls' classes with me, since they had classes at the same time and I couldn't be in two places at once. We would have had a much more difficult week without her! We can't wait for next year and I hope that even more of my students will be able to attend!
Monday, June 8, 2009
Spring Concert
We had a fantastic concert last Friday night! I'm so pleased with all the performances. I know that all of my students worked really hard on their memorization, technique, and musicianship and you all sounded great.
It's fun to be a teacher, and I'm lucky to work with these kids!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
FREE Concerts!!!
Jenny Oaks Baker
will be performing again at Institute this year.
Anyone is welcome to attend.
I strongly encourage you all to come!
She is an amazing performer, and it was a treat to see her last year.
Monday June 15, 2009 - 5:00 pm
Juan Diego Catholic High School Auditorium
The Aaron Ashton Band
will be performing as well.
I haven't heard them play, but they played with us at the
Fiddle Fest last summer.
I heard it was a lot of fun, and I'm looking forward to hearing them!
Thursday, June 18th 5:15 pm
Juan Diego Catholic High School Auditorium
For More Info: click here
Also, the Final Concert performed by all the students who attend Institute will be on Saturday June 20th at 11:00 a.m. in the Auditorium. Come early, seats fill up quickly!
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