STUDIO UPDATE

FEBRUARY 2009

           

 

Wow! It’s hard to believe it’s the middle of February already! We’re off to a great start of second semester, and what promises to be an exciting musical schedule! We have a very busy new semester of events including workshops, informal recitals, festivals, fiddle tours and concerts!  If you would like to be included in the email updates of what’s happening at Amati, please be sure to email us at amatistringstudio@shaw.ca.  Please check your calendar for group class and private lesson schedules to stay up to date with Amati events.  Mark your home Calendar with the following upcoming events. If you don’t already have a calendar, studio calendars are available online for you to print www.amatistringstudio.ca   

 

OFFICE HOURS

 

Amati office hours are by appointment only.  Please leave a message at 604-733-9813 or email us at amatistringstudio@shaw.ca to arrange an appointment. We will be pleased to make arrangements to speak with you by phone, or make an in person meeting at your convenience. Students calling during teaching hours to leave messages for teachers, please note that these messages are checked many times throughout the teaching day.

 

CHECK YOUR STUDIO CALENDAR ONLINE AT: www.amatistringstudio.ca

 

The following information can be found on the Studio Calendar:

  • the dates of informal and formal concerts
  • group class dates (NB: there are some weeks where there are no group classes)
  • studio holidays/closures
  • important deadlines (festivals, examinations, etc.)
  • special events (workshops, festivals, master classes, RCM examination dates and more)

Our website has an up to date calendar as well as other helpful information about teachers and courses offered at Amati.

 

SUZUKI PIZZA PARTY

PLAY-IN & PARENT PANEL

 

Join Amati teachers for a Suzuki Play-In and Parent Panel.  Any students in Suzuki books I-IV, along with their parents, are encouraged to attend this exciting group “Play-In” led by Rebecca Rittich & Zuzana Uskovitsova. Students will participate in a fun class with other students of all levels. This is an opportunity to learn a new game or tune! This is also a good opportunity for parents as they will meet to share & discuss new ways to encourage and motivate their children in their practices.  The fun begins at 5:00pm on Sunday, February 22nd for 60 minutes.  We will finish the event with a Pizza Party for the kids!  Teachers will be giving out registration forms at group and private lessons in the next weeks. Please be sure to register by February 20th so we know who to expect. There is a $5 participation fee for students to cover the cost of pizza, juice & dessert!

 

 

SPRING BREAK 

 

Just a reminder – the School and Office will be CLOSED from March 15th – 22nd inclusive for Spring Break.  Please check your calendar – if you have any questions, please call the office or speak with your teacher. There are no scheduled lessons during spring break. If you are owed a lesson, make up lessons should be arranged directly with your teacher.  Some teachers may be teaching during the break  - please check with your individual instructors for details on this.  Please see studio policy for make up lesson policy.

 

INFORMAL RECITALS

 

Our next Informal Recital Day is February 22nd in the Amati Gallery.  The Piano Recital will take place at 2:00pm with the Strings recital to follow at 3:15pm. Students are encouraged to perform or attend as audience.  Sign up sheets are located on the library door. Please be sure to list the piece you will be performing. This will help the accompanist know what music they need to have available.  Students are reminded that if they sign up for an informal recital, they must attend. Please check your calendars BEFORE signing up. If you require a rehearsal for the informal recital (students at RCM 4 level and higher), please sign up with either Alex or Diana on their sign-up sheets on the library window at least one week prior to the recital date. You will be billed for all rehearsal times.

 

KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL  APRIL 6TH – 27TH

 

Students who have registered for Kiwanis Festival should be starting to prepare for rehearsals with their accompanist. Piano rehearsal times are posted on the library window.  Please check with your teacher as to how much rehearsal time you will need.  Rehearsals will be billed to you at $60 per hour and festival performances at $12/$15/$18 per performance, depending on level and length of piece/class. All accompanists fees are due on receipt of invoice, these can be left with your teacher(s).  Kiwanis Music Festival programs will be available for purchase at the beginning of April. Students who would like to observe Kiwanis classes are encouraged to purchase a program and attend as audience.  To avoid losing your program, please put your family name and phone number on it. Amati is not responsible for programs left at the studio without identification.

 

RCM EXAMINATIONS

 

If you are planning on taking May/June RCM exams, please remember that the registration deadline for exams is March 1st.  Check with you teacher to confirm whether you should register for this session. Examination goals are a team effort. Students who register for violin/viola exams will also work with an accompanist in preparing repertoire. Please discuss with your teacher how much time you might need to rehearse with the piano. Rehearsal sign up sheets are posted on the library door in March. Don’t forget to sign up early to avoid last minute disappointment. It’s better to be prepared ahead of time – not trying to squeeze in last minute rehearsals!

 

Examination Registration can be done online at www.rcmexaminations.org enter the studio teacher number 50123.  RCM Theory exams will take place May 8th & 9th. Practical  examinations will take place June 8th-27th. As the accompanist needs to attend violin/viola practical exams, it will be important NOT to change your exam date once it has been set. If there is a problem with scheduling, please contact the AMATI OFFICE not RCM Exams to discuss the possibilities for changes. Calling RCM may result in your exam being cancelled all together.

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

 

Amati offers many volunteer opportunities for students.  The upcoming Fiddle, Intermediate and Junior Concerts are all opportunities to lend a helping hand.  Please contact the director by email at amatistringstudio@shaw.ca if you are able to assist at any of these events (check your calendar for concert schedules).  High School Students – volunteer hours apply to school credits. Letters of reference available on request.

 

ADULT WINE & CHEESE RECITAL

 

The Adult Wine & Cheese Recital on Sunday January 18th was a fun, successful event for all participants!  All performances were well prepared!  Bravo to the participants! The next Adult Wine & Cheese will take place Sunday May 24th at 5:00pm.  Highlights include solo performance opportunities and a chance to meet other adult students at all levels.  For those who would like to perform a piece or two, please RSVP by email the piece(s) you plan to perform and indicate whether you would like to have piano accompaniment.  Rehearsals will be available with an accompanist at a rate of $60 per hour.  These can be booked on a sign up sheet on the library window. You are welcome to invite your family and friends. Cheers! RSVP participation & attendance to amatistringstudio@shaw.ca

 

All Levels FIDDLE TOUR!

Attention Fiddlers ~ Join Director Amy Levinson on the annual fiddle tour to Victoria during the Victoria Day long weekend. All fiddle students and their families are welcome to participate! Full details will be handed out at fiddle classes at the beginning of March. Mark your calendars & plan to participate in the really fun busking/touring weekend on the island!

 

SIZZLERS FIDDLE CONCERT

 

Join the Sizzlers Fiddle Group for their fifth annual “Sizzler’s Fiddle Group & Friends” concert at the Norman Rothstein Theatre (JCC) Sunday May 3rd at 3:00pm.  A very limited number of tickets will be available for this concert @ $15 each. Tickets go on sale March 1st. Don’t miss this year’s fantastic klezmer concert! Bring your family and friends for an uplifting afternoon of energetic performances of eastern European Klezmer music.  The Sizzlers have been on tour to Calgary, Vancouver Island, Ottawa, Montreal and East Coast Canada! Visit the Sizzlers website www.sizzlersfiddlegroup.org for more information on the group.

 

Looking ahead!

YEAR END CONCERTS

Sunday June 14th @ Norman Rothstein Theatre

Join us for 4 concerts!!

 

Piano, Choir & Guitar Concert @ 1:00pm

 

Junior Concert @ 3:15pm

Suzuki Book 1 & 2, violin/viola plus Junior Orchestra

 

Intermediate Concert @ 5:15pm

Solos & Intermediate Orchestra *NB: No Suzuki I/II material  in this concert

 

Senior Concert @ 7:30pm

 

 

 

Amati academy of music YEAR END concert  

registration & ticket order form

 

ALL Concerts take place Sunday June 14th at the Norman Rothstein Theatre (JCC)

 

Concert:                                 Junior Concert                                   Senior Concert

                       

                                                 Intermediate Concert                         Piano & Guitar Recital

                                                                                                            Children’s Choir

                                                                                                                                                                       

Number of Tickets:                           x Junior Concert  ($12)

                                                             x Intermediate Concert ($12)

                                                             x Senior Concert  ($20 performer or $5 extra ticket)

                                                             x Piano & Guitar Recital ($12)          

                                                             x All Day Pass ($20)

                                                             x Student tickets ($6) –performers do not need to purchase tickets  

                                                           

Student’s Name:     ____                           ______________     Total enclosed: $                 

                                                (for program – please print)                         (cheque payable to Amati)

                                                                                                          TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

For Intermediate, Senior, Piano and Guitar Students only:

Name of Piece to be performed:                    ______________________________________

 

Composer:__________________________________            Length:                      _____________

 

Do you require piano Rehearsal? Yes___ No ___ If so, approx. how long:  _____                 ____

Please sign up for piano rehearsals on library door before May 30th. You will be billed for time with the accompanist.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amati academy of music YEAR END concert  

registration & ticket order form

 

ALL Concerts take place Sunday June 14th at the Norman Rothstein Theatre (JCC)

 

Concert:                                 Junior Concert                                   Senior Concert

                                                 

                                                 Intermediate Concert                         Piano & Guitar Recital

                                                                                                            Children’s Choir

                                                                                                                                                           

Number of Tickets:                           x Junior Concert  ($12)

                                                             x Intermediate Concert ($12)

                                                             x Senior Concert  ($20 performer or $5 extra ticket)

                                                             x Piano & Guitar Recital ($12)          

                                                             x All Day Pass ($20)

                                                             x Student tickets ($6) –performers do not need to purchase tickets  

                                                           

Student’s Name:     ____                           ______________     Total enclosed: $                 

                                                (for program – please print)                         (cheque payable to Amati)

                                                                                                          TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

                                                                                                                                                                       

 

For Intermediate, Senior, Piano and Guitar Students only:

Name of Piece to be performed:                    ______________________________________

 

Composer:__________________________________            Length:                      _____________

 

Do you require piano Rehearsal? Yes___ No ___ If so, approx. how long:  _____                 ____

Please sign up for piano rehearsals on library door before May 30th. You will be billed for time with the accompanist.