• Christmas Performance
We will be performing our Christmas pieces on Thursday evening, December 10th, at 6:30pm. The location is the house some friends of ours who have a space large enough for us, and have graciously opened it for our use. The address is: 26700 NE 223rd St, Battle Ground, WA. It is about 15 minutes outside of Battle Ground, about 30 minutes from my house, and a little tricky to find, so allow plenty of time. We will be playing: O Come Little Children, Twinkle Theme, Jingle Bell Boogie, The Holly & The Ivy as group pieces, and there will be a few solos. Since it is a relatively short concert, there will be some time at the end to take requests for familiar Christmas carols for everyone to sing along. If your child feels comfortable picking tunes out by ear, he/she can participate with their violins. If not, then singing is a perfectly acceptable alternative. Just prepare them ahead of time for this so they know what to do. As usual, please bring a plate of goodies for the party afterwards.
• Makeup Lessons
If you need makeups for missed lessons, I will be available during Thanksgiving week (no regular lessons that week) and the 15-16 and 22-23 of December. Credit from the lessons that do not get made up during those weeks will be credited to the summer term, 2010. Please schedule early!
*Change in schedule for WEDNESDAY students ONLY: I need to cancel for Wednesday, December 2nd. Please choose a makeup time on one of the days mentioned above. Return to normal schedule for the week of December 8-9.
• Zoolights
We have an opportunity to play our Christmas music at the Oregon Zoo’s Zoolights festival this year! The date is Wednesday, Dec 23rd, and our time is 6:30pm. There is space for 12 performers, and 4 chaperones. Participants and chaperones will be given vouchers for free admission, but accompanying parents and family members must pay admission to the park. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Let me know if you want to be part of the group.
• Change in Group Class Schedule for Next Term
I will need to switch group classes to Thursday nights for next term. It will be the same time: 7-8pm on Thursday evenings, dates to be announced in the next term’s schedule.
• Winter Break
With the exception of makeup lessons, we will be on winter break from lessons from December 11 to the end of the month. The next term will begin January 5. If you haven’t already, check and subscribe to the studio blog, http://denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com
• 100 Consecutive Days Practice Challenge
Beginning January 1st, we will be having a challenge to practice 100 days in a row. Daily practice is crucial to steady progress. With a start date of January 1st, the 100th day is April 10. YOU CAN DO IT!!!
11.17.2009
11.13.2009
Recording of Holly & Ivy
Greetings!
I have a recording available of the Holly and the Ivy with piano. It is low quality for easy emailing and quick downloading, but it is clear enough to practice with and to learn it. If you would like a copy, please send me an email at dconzatti@comcast.net.
Thanks!
Dena
I have a recording available of the Holly and the Ivy with piano. It is low quality for easy emailing and quick downloading, but it is clear enough to practice with and to learn it. If you would like a copy, please send me an email at dconzatti@comcast.net.
Thanks!
Dena
10.13.2009
Group class this week 7-8 pm
October 14
Theme: Time 4 beats! (Rhythm)
Review: Twinkle Variations, May Song, Perpetual Motion, Gossec Gavotte, Handel Bourée, Boccherini Minuet, Seitz concerto (song #2 in book 4)
Prepare: a solo to share*
Christmas music: Jingle Bell Boogie, Adeste Fideles, Twinkle Little Star, O Come little Children, The Holly and the Ivy
Theme: Time 4 beats! (Rhythm)
Review: Twinkle Variations, May Song, Perpetual Motion, Gossec Gavotte, Handel Bourée, Boccherini Minuet, Seitz concerto (song #2 in book 4)
Prepare: a solo to share*
Christmas music: Jingle Bell Boogie, Adeste Fideles, Twinkle Little Star, O Come little Children, The Holly and the Ivy
Fall Schedule
Violin Studio Schedule
September-December, 2009
September
22-23 Lessons (payment due 10-week)
29-30 Lessons
30th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
October
6-7 Lessons
13-14 Lessons
14th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19-20 BREAK — NO Lessons
27-28 Resume Lessons
November
3-4 Lessons
4th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm **NOTE** this is a change from the handout
10-11 Lessons
11th NO GROUP CLASS
17-18 Lessons
24-25 THANKSGIVING BREAK — NO Lessons
December
1-2 Lessons
8-9 Lessons —Term Ends—
10th Performance (Thursday) 6:30 pm, Location TBA
15-16 Makeup lessons
No lessons through the rest of the month. Next term begins January 5.
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
The makeup policy is changing slightly this year. With at least 24 hours notice (BEFORE your lesson), you can accumulate a maximum of 2 “summer credits” per 10-weeks. You will NOT receive a refund or reduction in tuition. Instead, you may redeem lesson credits during the summer term. Each 10 weeks you will be billed the same amount. Summer credits will not be granted with less than 24 hours notice, except for illness, and no more than 2 absence credits will be granted per term for any reason. Notice must be in writing, by email, or by phone message.
• Group Classes
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see above and included schedule). If your child is NOT enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly encourage you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play an instrument. To prepare for these classes, please review the included schedule and review the assigned pieces.
• Rates
These are the new rates for 10-week term. Family discount: 10% off total for 2 or more students within the same family.
30 minutes - $220
45 minutes - $320
60 minutes - $420
• Updates
Check the blog for updates! ☺ www.denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com. Please send me an email at the above address with the subject line “violin studio updates” to receive email updates.
September-December, 2009
September
22-23 Lessons (payment due 10-week)
29-30 Lessons
30th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
October
6-7 Lessons
13-14 Lessons
14th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19-20 BREAK — NO Lessons
27-28 Resume Lessons
November
3-4 Lessons
4th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm **NOTE** this is a change from the handout
10-11 Lessons
11th NO GROUP CLASS
17-18 Lessons
24-25 THANKSGIVING BREAK — NO Lessons
December
1-2 Lessons
8-9 Lessons —Term Ends—
10th Performance (Thursday) 6:30 pm, Location TBA
15-16 Makeup lessons
No lessons through the rest of the month. Next term begins January 5.
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
The makeup policy is changing slightly this year. With at least 24 hours notice (BEFORE your lesson), you can accumulate a maximum of 2 “summer credits” per 10-weeks. You will NOT receive a refund or reduction in tuition. Instead, you may redeem lesson credits during the summer term. Each 10 weeks you will be billed the same amount. Summer credits will not be granted with less than 24 hours notice, except for illness, and no more than 2 absence credits will be granted per term for any reason. Notice must be in writing, by email, or by phone message.
• Group Classes
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see above and included schedule). If your child is NOT enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly encourage you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play an instrument. To prepare for these classes, please review the included schedule and review the assigned pieces.
• Rates
These are the new rates for 10-week term. Family discount: 10% off total for 2 or more students within the same family.
30 minutes - $220
45 minutes - $320
60 minutes - $420
• Updates
Check the blog for updates! ☺ www.denasviolinstudio.blogspot.com. Please send me an email at the above address with the subject line “violin studio updates” to receive email updates.
7.04.2009
Summer Schedule
Hey Everyone!
I'm back from China and excited to begin lessons for the summer. Here is my schedule:
July
7-8 Lessons
14-15 Lessons
21-22 Lessons
28-29 Lessons
August
4-5 Lessons
11-12 Lessons
18-19 NO LESSONS
25-26 Lessons
September
1-2 Lessons
11-12 Lessons
15-16 NO LESSONS
22-24 Fall Term Begins
You may notice one slight change from the previous schedule I handed out. I am only teaching Tuesdays and Wednesdays over the Summer. I apologize if this inconveniences any of you, but we'll try to make this work. =) Thanks for being so understanding!
I have heard back from a number of you that if I had a "China night" where I told about my trip and showed pics, that you would like to come. I'll be picking a night for that coming up here, but let me know if you definitely want to be included in that, and I'll make sure to pass that info on to you.
Take care, and happy practicing!
Dena
I'm back from China and excited to begin lessons for the summer. Here is my schedule:
July
7-8 Lessons
14-15 Lessons
21-22 Lessons
28-29 Lessons
August
4-5 Lessons
11-12 Lessons
18-19 NO LESSONS
25-26 Lessons
September
1-2 Lessons
11-12 Lessons
15-16 NO LESSONS
22-24 Fall Term Begins
You may notice one slight change from the previous schedule I handed out. I am only teaching Tuesdays and Wednesdays over the Summer. I apologize if this inconveniences any of you, but we'll try to make this work. =) Thanks for being so understanding!
I have heard back from a number of you that if I had a "China night" where I told about my trip and showed pics, that you would like to come. I'll be picking a night for that coming up here, but let me know if you definitely want to be included in that, and I'll make sure to pass that info on to you.
Take care, and happy practicing!
Dena
4.06.2009
Violin Studio Schedule
April-June, 2009
April
7-9 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
14-16 Lessons
15th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19th RECITAL 3:30 pm Firm Foundation Christian School
21-23 Lessons
28-30 Lessons
29th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
May
5-7 Lessons
12-14 Lessons (2nd payment due if paying by 5-weeks)
13th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19-21 Lessons
26-28 Lessons
27th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
June
2-4 Lessons
9-11 Lessons
• Recital ~ April 19th, 3:30 pm
Everyone will have a solo for this recital, and some of you have ensemble pieces. Please make time for at least one rehearsal with your accompanist before the recital. Remember that ensemble playing is primarily for the learning experience: your ensemble piece may be cancelled or postponed if one or more players aren’t performance ready by the lesson proceeding the recital. To help defray costs for the recital, I will be adding a $15 per family recital fee to the tuition payment. Please bring a plate of cookies or treats for the reception after the recital, and be ready to shower the performers with compliments. =)
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
With at least 24 hours notice, a makeup or credit will be granted, makeup preferred. If a suitable makeup time cannot be found, or if less than 24 hours notice is given, credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Credit will be applied to summer lessons.
• Group Class
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see schedule above). If your child is NOT enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly encourage you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play the violin or viola.
• Rates
Here’s a quick look at 10-week tuition base rates.
30 minutes - $200
45 minutes - $290
60 minutes - $380
• Summer Lessons
In late May, I will be giving a form with my available summer teaching weeks. Please mark the days you would like to reserve for a lesson, and your preferred time period and return it before the end of the spring term in June. I will only be teaching Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer. Please return this form as early as possible.
April
7-9 Lessons (1st payment due: 5- or 10-week)
14-16 Lessons
15th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19th RECITAL 3:30 pm Firm Foundation Christian School
21-23 Lessons
28-30 Lessons
29th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
May
5-7 Lessons
12-14 Lessons (2nd payment due if paying by 5-weeks)
13th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
19-21 Lessons
26-28 Lessons
27th Group Class (Wednesday) 7-8 pm
June
2-4 Lessons
9-11 Lessons
• Recital ~ April 19th, 3:30 pm
Everyone will have a solo for this recital, and some of you have ensemble pieces. Please make time for at least one rehearsal with your accompanist before the recital. Remember that ensemble playing is primarily for the learning experience: your ensemble piece may be cancelled or postponed if one or more players aren’t performance ready by the lesson proceeding the recital. To help defray costs for the recital, I will be adding a $15 per family recital fee to the tuition payment. Please bring a plate of cookies or treats for the reception after the recital, and be ready to shower the performers with compliments. =)
• Makeups/Absences/Credit
With at least 24 hours notice, a makeup or credit will be granted, makeup preferred. If a suitable makeup time cannot be found, or if less than 24 hours notice is given, credit will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Credit will be applied to summer lessons.
• Group Class
Group classes for all ages and levels will be on Wednesday evenings (see schedule above). If your child is NOT enrolled in an orchestra or playing with a family group or other group regularly, I strongly encourage you to attend these group classes. Ensemble playing is an important part of learning to play the violin or viola.
• Rates
Here’s a quick look at 10-week tuition base rates.
30 minutes - $200
45 minutes - $290
60 minutes - $380
• Summer Lessons
In late May, I will be giving a form with my available summer teaching weeks. Please mark the days you would like to reserve for a lesson, and your preferred time period and return it before the end of the spring term in June. I will only be teaching Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the summer. Please return this form as early as possible.
1.25.2009
Reminder: Group Class this Wednesday!
Just a reminder that there will be a Group Class this Wednesday, Jan 28, 7-8 pm. See you there! =)
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