May 2nd, 2012
Hello everyone! Spring is quickly turning towards summer, and I know we’re all starting to get that summer fever! We’ve got a busy three weeks with North Star Music Academy as we finish up our spring semester, so here are a few reminders of things that are happening:
Spring Recitals: Our Spring Recitals will be held Sunday, May 20th at 12:00pm and 2:30pm. If you haven’t already, please contact me ASAP to request a recital time for you/your student.
Summer Lessons: Our spring semester will end with our recitals on May 20th. There will be NO LESSONS May 21-June 9. Summer lessons begin June 10. If you haven’t already done so, please contact me ASAP to let me know whether you/your student will be taking summer lessons, and if yes, what days/times you would like to request for your lesson time.
Our Move:Â If you haven’t yet heard, NSMA will be moving to a new location this summer! We will be moving in June, just down the Back Loop from our current location. If you have any questions about how/when/where this will take place, please contact me, and I’ll do my best to have a smooth transition into our new studio.
If you are a potential new student, NSMA is currently accepting new students for the 2012 summer semester. Please fill out the Registration Form online, or call or email to find out more information on how to register.
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March 31st, 2012
Hello everyone! Welcome to spring, I think we’re finally seeing a little bit of it here in Juneau! It’s going to be a busy spring for NSMA, we’ve got a vocal workshop in April and we’re getting ready for our Spring Recital in May.
April Vocal Workshop:Â NSMA will be holding another vocal workshop, “Singing and Movement,” Sunday, April 15th 12:00-3:00pm. There is a $15.00 fee for attending the workshop, and students should be registered no later than Friday, April 6th. Please contact me asap if you would like to register for the workshop!
Spring Recitals:Â NSMA will be holding our annual Spring Recitals Sunday, May 20th. I will be sending out information about the recitals later this month, students wishing to perform will need to sign up for one of our two recitals (exact times TBA), so please be on the lookout for that letter.
Summer Lessons:Â I will be teaching lessons during the summer and in April I will be sending out a letter to begin scheduling summer lessons. 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 will be offered on a first come basis.
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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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