October Kudos

I'm so excited about our studio events this Fall.
We have three projects going on in October.  The first is a weekend of masterclasses that is a collaboration between the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, The Twin Cites Suzuki Piano Teachers' Guild, and Maria Grant's studio.  Dr. Owen Lovell will give masterclasses in my studio this Friday and Saturday.  I'm excited to report that according to his bio, he earned his DMA from the University of Texas at Austin.  Go Longhorns!  Can't wait to gossip about piano faculty. . . The following students from my studio will have masterclasses:

Aidan--Chopin Nocturne in C# minor
Cassy--2nd movement Mozart Sonata K. 332
Grace--Mendelssohn Venetian Gondola Song
Lena--Chopin Waltz in A minor
Samantha--Mendelssohn Venetian Gondola Song
Calvin--C.P.E. Bach Solfeggietto

The second big event is a weekend workshop sponsored by the Suzuki Association of Minnesota.  Parents, teachers, and students are invited to attend the many presentations, including a parent lecture by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, author of Raising Your Spirited Child.  Please see the S.A.M. website for registration and details.  We are also offering masterclasses with Reiko Imrie, from MacPhail, to our advanced piano students.  Aidan, Cassy, Alec, Samantha, and Calvin from my studio will get to work with Imrie.

Thirdly, six students are preparing DVD auditions for the national convention.  The competition will be very steep--nothing ventured nothing gained.   It is always a growth experience to polish a piece and get a high quality video recording.  (It will be a growth experience for my husband to help me figure out how to format and upload the videos. . . )  Selected students from around the country will get to perform in masterclasses at the national convention here in Minneapolis.  Isabella is sending a Twinkle, Mary will play Cradle Song, Calvin will send in the Chopin A Minor Waltz. Alec recorded the Granados Spanish dance from Book 6, Cassy recorded Debussy's Reverie, and Aidan will record a Prokofiev Prelude!

Kudos to all of you who are working so hard!
This is exactly what I wanted--opportunities for these advanced students to work with collegiate faculty! They will gain insight and ideas--and experience.  I will gain insight and ideas and experience.
I look forward to hearing each of you play, and I'm proud to send in your recordings to the Suzuki Association of the Americas!

Best wishes!