This has been a fun year in the studio! We had our first in-person recital since 2019, published our composition book, and had lots of fun learning great music this year! Our composition book was a fun project this year! All students had an opportunity to write their own music in the studio this year.… Continue reading June 2023
Tag: Recital
October 29th mini-recital
Our first mini-recital of the year was held last night! Students had the opportunity to play two pieces each. We also played a number of musical games. To start off our concert, we started with musical charades. Students had to act out a symbol, then the rest of us would try and guess what symbol… Continue reading October 29th mini-recital
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!