Guild Audition News

Congratulations to all students who participated in National Guild Auditions! Every student who auditioned, scored a Superior or a Superior Plus! I am so proud of all the student's hard work in preparinging for this challenging event. We had 28 students from our studio participating. 20 students performed a 10 piece memorized program. 4 students performed a 15 piece memorized program and 1 student performed a 20 piece memorized program.

Alex Griswold, a Junior in high school, presented in the words of the Guild Adjudicator," An extremely strong Diploma in Social Music Program", scoring 45 Commendation checks! Well done Alex!

Graduating Senior, Meghan Hanley will be auditioning for a High School Diploma on June 19th in Coral Gables.

Reminders for June

Dear Parents and Students,

Just a few reminders for the month of June:

1. There are NO LESSONS June 3-7. We will have lessons June 10-15

2. Tuition for the month of June is due at that time

3. Re-registration is open and slots are already filling up. The absolute deadline for re-registration is July 1, if space is available. If you are planning to re-register for the fall, now is the time.

4. Carefully read the descriptions for the Courses of Study on the website. The Educational Track is less demanding, The Conservatory Track requires more commitment of time and practice and the Competition Track speaks for itself. When you re-register, please take into consideration the demands on your family in terms of sports, drama, and school.

5. Summer lessons begin on June 24th, but many Tuesdays are already filled. Please contact me to check for available lesson times.

6. This year, an activities fee will be due August 1st. This will include all registrations for Guild, Student Day, Federation, Theory packet and the Spring Recital, based upon your selected Course of Study.Please see the letter below: 

 

More Kudos for Meghan Hanley!!!!

 

Dear Meghan,

Royal Poinciana District (RPD) of the Florida Federation of Music Clubs (FFMC) is pleased to

announce you are a finalist in the 2013-14 Music Competition.

As a top 10 finalist, you are obliged to perform a live competition recital, May 8, 2014 at 7:00

p.m. at Coral Gables Congregational Church Sanctuary, 3210 DeSoto Blvd.,Coral Gables 33134

RPD is very anxious and excited meet you and to enoy your piano performanc of Sonata Op. 14 No.l

3rd Mvt. by Beethoven and Polichinelle by Rachmaninoff.

With this honor, you are helping the misson of RPD to promote music education in the name of FFMC,

to create awareness of Royal Poinciana District and local music clubs, and to develop skills in which to

hold auditions.

Congratulation on being a finalist..

Sincerely,

Patricia H. Clarke, President

Royal Poincicna District

1001 Sunset Drive

Coral Gables, FL 33143

More Congratulations!

Congratulations to Meghan Hanley who completed FSMTA Level 12 Student Day Examinations with Honors! Meghan will be recognized with a beautiful plaque and a check for $100 from FSMTA District VI for her accomplishment. She will also receive $75 from BCMTA for attaining the highest score on her theory exams last fall!

Bravo, Meghan!!!!!

Congratulations to the over 25 students who received high Honors ratings at last weekend's FSMTA District VI Students Day examinations. Your hard work really paid off in your wonderful judges comments and your high scores. I am very proud of you all!

The following students will receive plaques for attaining these milestones:

5 year medal:

Will Griswold

Alessandra Leone

Level 7 Plaques:

Jeffrey Drew

Will Griswold

Level 10 Plaques

Alyssa Forman

Alex Griswold

Level 12

Meghan Hanley

BRAVO TO ALL OF YOU!

Congratulations Jeffrey Drew!

Jeffrey Drew has been selected by the National Chopin Foundation to participate in the Young Pianists Concert on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at 3:00 PM at the Broward County Main Library Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Admission to this concert of performers from top studios around Dade and Broward County is free and open to the public. Jeffrey auditioned for this event on Saturday, March 8th. Congratulations, Jeffrey!!!!!