Sunday, April 18, 2010

Another Praise

Hi everyone,

I wanted to "ditto" all that Karen mentioned in her note to you. I am very proud of all of you who participated in our festival. You are developing valuable skills that will serve you so well in whatever God's plans are for you.

Please keep up the good work and practice every day this week!

Mrs. Rachel

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Solo and Ensemble Festival

Hello, Band Parents and Students!

I cannot tell each of you enough how proud of you I was this Friday! Solo and Ensemble Festival was the best yet! We had 18 soloists and 2 duets that played very well. Your judges sheets will be available to you April 23 at class- sorry so late. Most of you were very well-prepared and I hope each of you will participate in this event again next year. In our opinion, vital musical growth occurs when working on solo and ensemble literature. I think all participants will agree that they are much better musicians from having participated!

We were also very pleased classes went well while the Festival was occurring simultaneously. Only a very mature, intelligent group of students can handle such an active day of instruction. We are so blessed to work with such wonderful students and parents!

We just had to let you know! May God bless each of you!

Karen