Sara Rasmussen's Piano Studio
You're Invited....to our Spring Recital!!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 by Sara Rasmussen | Uncategorized
Parents and Students: MARK ON YOUR CALENDARS!
It's May!!!
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 by Sara Rasmussen | Uncategorized
Happy May Day Parents and Students!
We are quickly approaching the end of the school year as well as the end of our piano season. It has been so fun to teach your awesome kids! They have made some great progress this season, and I hope they will continue to play the piano through the summer months. As for the remainder of the season, here’s the low-down:
Piano Recital: We are in full “recital prep” mode. Which means that we do not continue in our method books, so that we can give all our focus and effort to our recital pieces. Each student has been assigned 2 recital songs to prepare, memorize and perform. Parents- PLEASE give extra assistance and encouragement to your students during this time. It can prove to be quite stressful and difficult for each student. If you need help at home, please let me know- I have tips and tricks!!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Invite friends and family! Our Spring Performance Recital will be held on Thursday, May 24 @ 7 p.m. at the LDS Church (Primary Room) on 3548 MacGregor Lane, Saratoga Springs. All performers are to wear their Sunday best! Light refreshments will be served afterwards.
During our recital prep, I like to give all my studio a challenge to keep things fun and also help motivate them to rehearse their pieces more fully. This challenge is based on steps to preparing their recital pieces. Each week they accomplish those goals, they will receive a sticker. The first student who prepares and memorizes their songs will receive a grand prize of a gift basket at the recital. All students will receive a gift from me at the recital- they deserve it! So, please parents, encourage your students to get practicing!!
LAST WEEK OF LESSONS: The week of our recital, May 22-24, will be our last week of lessons. Each student will come prepared to finish up any last minute recital prep. PARENTS: please make sure that all tuition is up to date and personal information (email addresses) are correct this week. I will use these emails for correspondence in July for scheduling for the next season of piano lessons.
SUMMER TIME: I have found that it is not productive for me to teach during the summer months, due to family vacations and other changes in schedules- so I am planning on taking the summer months (June, July and 1/2 of August) off. I will be handing out some theory packets and practice games for each student to use during the summer months to keep up with their progress. I will be contacting all my existing students in July via email to schedule the fall lessons. ALL EXISTING STUDENTS GET FIRST DIBS ON DATES AND TIMES! After that, I will fill my time slots with new students. Please make sure you schedule your lessons within the time frame given.
