I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday last week! As we begin the wonderful stretch of holiday season ahead of us, I am happy to announce my first annual Christmas Giving Recital Saturday, December 23 @ 3:30 p.m. at the Salemhaven Nursing Home 23 Geremonty Drive, Salem, NH. They are so excited to have us come give our gift of music to the residents there!
DETAILS FOR STUDENTS
* For my remote students and those who can't participate this year locally, write up your own program and choose who you would like to perform to — it could be your family, friends, or find a care center in your own area. Most importantly, give the gift of music this Christmas!
* For all students, keep working hard on your pieces to get ready to perform. We will talking more about in-person performing during December lessons. Sharing music during the holiday season can make such a difference for you and those who listen.
* Let’s dress to impress. Think festively.
* 3:00 call time for students (time to arrive, get set up, tuned, and acclimated to the surroundings)
* Families and friends are welcome to attend as well. Let me know how many will attend to support your young musician.
* Remember to bring your instrument/music etc. I will be bringing a stand for voice and instrumental students.
* We may have a short sing-a-long at the end if the residents are game.
* Turn at the Salemhaven sign from Geremonty Drive and follow the road back to the brick building with drop-off entrance on the right. Parking the day of should be relatively clear, I'm told.
* Yes! There will be refreshments afterward.
DECEMBER & JANUARY TEACHING SCHEDULE
Since the recital will be Saturday, December 23, lessons will continue through Friday, December 22. I will be reaching out to a few students with reschedules due to my own kids' concerts etc. If you have any reschedules throughout musicians' busiest month, please let me know.
As for January, I am contracted to play in the pit orchestra of Frozen at Salem High School with two of my cello students. Due to the rehearsal schedule, I will be taking the month off and will resume teaching Monday, January 29 back on the usual routine.
LISTENING ASSIGNMENT #5
To get everyone excited for this upcoming recital – and to continue on with my love of all Vince Guaraldi’s jazz compositions this time of year – here is a fun assisted living performance by the Piano Guys of some familiar Charlie Brown hits. I can’t guarantee that we will have a dance party or conga line during our recital, but we will certainly have applause. Enjoy!
