Spring Recital 2019

It has been a fun year in the studio so far! Students performed at the spring recital on May 30th. Performers chose some recent pieces, a few of their favourites, and also performed some ensemble music. The concert featured a clarinet trio and clarinet duets as well as one performing playing their own composition. I… Continue reading Spring Recital 2019

About the Spring Festival 2018

This year the studio hosted a Spring Festival.  Students were invited to attend as many of the five events as they wished. Our first two events featured special guests.  Melissa Goodchild was invited to give a workshop on improvisation.  She brought over a whole bunch of percussion instruments for students to try out as a… Continue reading About the Spring Festival 2018

In the studio: 2017 news

It has been a busy fall in the studio!  Students have been collecting music badges for their practicing, participated in recitals, worked on a musical time line, and have learned a lot of great music.  Students worked on Compositions for November, and we will continue to be working on finishing these compositions and typing them… Continue reading In the studio: 2017 news

Spring Recital 2017

The studio’s spring recital was today. It was a fun concert! Students celebrated all their hard work practicing this year by playing some of their favorite music.  Puffy the puffin enjoyed hearing everyone’s lovely playing.  He had the front seat in the house – right on the piano! Performances included pieces for solo piano, piano… Continue reading Spring Recital 2017

Winter Recital 2016

This afternoon the studio had it’s winter recital for 2016.  Students  worked hard and did a lot of practicing – thanks to everyone for sharing their music! A lot of preparation is involved in learning recital music.  Practicing pieces to learn notes, rhythm, and dynamics (and all the rest) is the first step, but as… Continue reading Winter Recital 2016

Spring wrap-up

It was a fun year in the studio!  We started the year with Composer Elections, and in December, we had a practicing challenge.  Brainy the octopus collected food for the food bank for every selection played 8 times during the week.  Students have taken part in the Saskatoon Music Festival, RCM examinations, and studio events.… Continue reading Spring wrap-up

Post-festival news

It’s been a fun month in the studio.  Music festival was last week, and I enjoyed getting the chance to see performances from students from many studios across the city.  My other favorite part of festival is seeing the adjudicators in action.  Hearing teachers from other parts of Canada is really interesting. Festival is also… Continue reading Post-festival news

Merry Christmas!

The studio Christmas recital was this afternoon, and it was held at Stensrud Lodge.  Great job everyone!  It was a pleasure to hear you play, and I know you all worked really hard on your pieces! We ended of with “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” – an ensemble for everyone.  There were 4 pianists,… Continue reading Merry Christmas!