November Announcements

Hi all,

Hope you are doing well! I just have a few updates.

First of all I received my new business cards, and I am sending them home with your children this week (it has my new address and home phone number).

Second, the recital date is set for Saturday December 19th at 11AM at the University of Utah's West Institute (it is the same building as last years holiday recital) There is a $5 charge per student participating in the recital to offset costs such as printing the programs etc, please include it in your December tuition. Also for those of you participating in Federation, the participation fee is $15. You may include it in December's tuition.

Third the University of Utah has some wonderful concerts coming up if any of you are interested. They would be a great opportunity to expose your child to classical music.

All of the following Concerts are held in David Gardner Hall (the music building), which is the building just west of Kingsbury Hall in President's Circle. Call me if you need directions.

Sunday November 22nd 7pm (free admission)

Libby Gardner Hall in David Gardner Hall

Pianists Dr. Heather Conner and Dr. Vedrana Subotic performing the music of Ravel and Rachmaninoff

Sunday November 29th 7pm (free admission)

Libby Gardner Hall in David Gardner Hall

Pianists Dr. Ning Lu and his wife Dr. Jie Lu will be performing a duo-recital.

Wednesday December 2nd 7:30pm (free admission)

Dumke Recital Hall in David Gardner Hall

A colleague of mine Lisa Amundsen will be performing her first Master's Recital.

Friday December 4th 7:30pm (tickets available through KingTix)

Libby Gardner Hall in David Gardner Hall

Well renowned pianist Emanuel Ax

Sunday December 20th 7:00pm (free admission)

Libby Gardner Hall in David Gardner Hall

Dr. Susan Duehlmeier and Dr. Bonnie Gritton will be performing a holiday concert.

Fourth, I have implemented a reward program for my students in which they will be earning "Beethoven bucks." They may earn up to five Beethoven bucks each lesson, and after fifteen Beethoven bucks they may purchase a prize. Ways in which they can earn Beethoven bucks are the following: recording their practice time in the practice chart on their lesson sheet, finishing their theory at home, working on their technique chart, and completing other assignments. Please help encourage your child, especially for those in the yellow books, which have challenging pieces.

Last of all, it is very important that each child have a metronome to use when practicing. If you have not purchased a metronome, please do so. Any kind is fine.