March 6th, 2012
Hello everyone! March is here and Spring Break is around the corner, although with all of this snow we’re having I’m not sure ‘Spring’ is here yet! But here at NSMA we’re into our spring semester and looking forward to our upcoming performances.
April Vocal Workshop: Friday April 13 5:00-8:00pm we will be having our next vocal workshop, ‘Singing and Movement.’ Guest lecturer Ricci Adan (dance instructor at Juneau Dance Unlimited) will be joining us and working on adding movement to our performances. I will be sending letters home with students regarding the workshop this next week – please email or call me to get your student signed up for the workshop. Cost is $15.00 (including tax) per student.
Spring Break Reminder: Spring Break is Monday March 19-Sunday March 25 (for students under 18 only) and we will be doing optional lessons that week. By now everyone should have told me whether your student will be having a lesson or not – if there is a change to what you originally told me, please contact me asap.
May Recital:Â We’re now gearing up for our last recital of this school year, our big Spring Recital, which will be Sunday May 20th. While it seems like a ways away, students will be choosing recital songs within the next several weeks. Please let me know if you have any questions about the recitals or your student’s recital song. Next month I will be sending home more information about our Spring Recital, but I wanted to make sure everyone is getting ready now!
Summer Lessons:Â I will be teaching lessons during the summer and in April will start scheduling summer lessons. Please start thinking about whether or not your student will be taking summer lessons so when April rolls around we can jump right into scheduling that. Please remember that if you decide to take the summer off from lessons, your student will not lose their space in my studio for the next school year. Also, if your student will be taking summer lessons, I will have a completely different schedule, and lesson days/times are on a first come basis.
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February 3rd, 2012
Hello everyone! We’re now in February and into our spring semester here at NSMA! This month we will be having our first vocal workshop of the year and I’m looking forward to it!
Please note: There will be no lessons Saturday 2/18 – Monday 2/20. I will be out of town for the holiday weekend. Please contact me with any questions.
Vocal Workshop: Sunday 2/5 3:00-6:00pm Yoga for Singing workshop. Cost to participate is $15.00. By now everyone should be registered for the workshop – if you haven’t registered yet or have questions about the workshop, please contact me!
If you are a potential new student, NSMA is currently fully booked, but we do have a wait list started for new students. Please contact me for more information on the wait list and how to get your name on it!
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January 1st, 2012
Hello everyone and welcome to the new year of 2012! NSMA ended the year with two fantastic Winter Holiday Recitals – I am so proud of everyone who performed. We had such a good 2011 here at NSMA and I’m sure that this year will be just as wonderful!
This spring will be action-packed with two vocal workshops, one in February (2/5) and the other in April (4/15), and then our big Spring Recitals in May (5/20). Please put these events on your calendars, and as these dates get closer I will be sending out information regarding these events, so please be on the look-out for those letters!
February Vocal Workshop:Â We will be having a vocal workshop Sunday February 5th 3:00-6:00pm. The theme of this workshop is “Yoga for Singing” – we will be working on abdominal muscles, breathing, and core strength. We will be following the same model as our previous workshops – singing, discussion, pizza party. The cost for this workshop is $15.00, please contact me if you have any questions or if you would like to sign up for the workshop.
Reminders:Â We have lessons on ALL Monday holidays and early release days, so we DO have lessons Monday 1/16. Please contact me if you have any questions!
If you are a potential new student, NSMA is currently fully booked, but we do have a wait list started for new students. Please contact me for more information on the wait list and how to get your name on it!
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December 3rd, 2011
Hello everyone! December is now here and the holiday season has officially started! We’re in the final stretch of getting ready for our Winter Holiday Recitals and I’m very proud of how hard everyone is working on their songs!
Winter Holiday Recitals: Our recitals will be Sunday, Dec. 11 at 1:00pm and 3:30pm. Everyone should now have an assigned recital time. Recitals will be held at the UAS Egan Lecture Hall and we will be having receptions after each recital to celebrate. Please bring a food dish to share – email or call me with any questions!
Winter Break: We will be having a 2-week break for the holidays. There will be NO LESSONS Dec. 18-Jan. 2. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the winter break.
If you are a potential new student, NSMA is currently fully booked, but we do have a wait list started for new students. Please contact me for more information on the wait list and how to get your name on it!
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November 1st, 2011
Hi everyone! Congrats to all of the students who participated in the Halloween recitals – everyone did a great job and I had a blast! Parents – I did make a video recording of both recitals, so if you’re interested in purchasing a DVD of your student’s recital, please contact me and I’ll get it set up. And now we’re on to the next  one – the Winter Holiday Recital!
Winter Holiday Recital – We will be having two recitals Sunday December 11th at 1:00pm and at 3:30pm. I have sent out a letter home with each student with the details for the recitals. Please email, call or talk to me at lessons to sign up for a recital time ASAP – remember, it’s first come first serve and I want to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to participate!
Thanksgiving Break – There will be NO LESSONS held Wednesday 11/23 – Saturday 11/26. There WILL BE lessons Monday 11/21 and Tuesday 11/22 for students who regularly have lessons on those days. Please make sure to mark your calendars and have a wonderful holiday!
Special Shout-Out – Huge congratulations to NSMA high school students who made Southeast Alaska Honor Choir (Aria Moore, Asia Ver, Ellen Dyar, Ileta Galau, Rebekah Badilla, & Sarah Johnson), All-State (Aria Moore, Asia Ver, Ellen Dyar & Shelby Cook) and ACDA All-Northwest (Asia Ver). I am so proud of all of you!!!
If you are a potential new student, NSMA is currently fully booked, but we do have a wait list started for new students. Please contact me for more information on the wait list and how to get your name on it!
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