Wishing for Spring!

It has been far too long since I have updated this blog! Since our last blog we have had more new students, so I will post their pictures today.



We welcome to our studio, Caitlyn Corwin, Kaleb Lyons and Khloe Lyons, and our newest Music for Little Mozarts Piano Class, Benjamin Fogle, Claire Fogle, Lauren Fogle, and Glorianna Schooler.



Just to update you on a few items. I will be teaching the week of Spring Break. I still have one week of vacation coming, but plan on taking that sometime this summer.



Many of you have asked about our spring recital; I am working on the details right now. I am thinking about having it the 1st Saturday in June, the week after Memorial Day weekend, so you can tentatively keep that date open. When the plans are solidified, I will let you know.



Speaking of the recital, you may have noticed that my students have been bringing home solos to work on. In many cases, they are more difficult than their ordinary music, but keep encouraging them--it is amazing what they can do!



Again, I have a very talented studio, and am so thankful for you parents who keep my students practicing at home. I cannot do it without you!



Have fun, and think Spring!


Linda

New Students and New Events - Part 2

New Students and New Events - Part 2

Festival is over, Thanksgiving is over, and now we move on to December. I thought you would enjoy seeing more new students at Croft Music Studio. From the top to the bottom, we have Chelsea Jorgensen, Makenzie Van Maanen, Mary Masek, Elliott Schmidt, and Bryant Agre.

Just a reminder, be sure to contact the other members in your group so you can choose a time that will work for you on Saturday, December 12th, for our Christmas Open House. Just a note, the Burtons will not be here, so if they are in your group, do not contact them.

Our next big event, after the open house will be South Central Iowa Music Teachers Auditions to be held at Central College on January 23, 2010. I will make final decisions before our Christmas break as to who will be allowed to attend. Winners from each class in this event, go on to Iowa Music Teachers State Auditions in March.

I have noticed an increase in practice time for most of my students. Thank you for your positive response to my letter. Bravo to all of you!



Until next time,

Linda

New Students and New Events!

As September quickly rolls by, I thought it would be nice to introduce you to some new students at Croft Music Studio. There are several, so I will only show half of them in today's blog.


Emmett Schmidt (upper left) is 6 years old, and is from Pella. Valeriya Woodard (upper right) is 9 years old, and from Pella. She joins her brother Gabriel who is already a member of Croft Music Studio. Brooke Jorgensen (lower left) is 9 years old, and is from Pella. Davin Bishop (lower right) is 8 years old and also from Pella.



Music Carnival is Coming on October 10th!

All of my students are invited to attend a Music Carnival, sponsored by South Central Iowa Music Teachers Association.

Come and play music games, earn tickets and win your favorite prizes!

The carnival will be open from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.(noon).
Come and stay as long as your family schedule permits. Students age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Place: Jefferson Intermediate School in Pella.

Cost: $10 per student.

There will be door prizes given away hourly and a snack will be provided.

To register, Please contact me ASAP, as all registrations must be in by September 26th.

This is the 3rd year we have participated in Music Carnival, and I must say that it is tons of fun. The students easily earn more than $10 worth of prizes. I highly recommend that you attend if at all possible.

Older children (7th grade and up), may come as helpers. There is no cost to help, and helpers earn prizes as well.

I hope to see all of you there. (Registration forms will also be sent out in this month's mailing. It will be important to get them back to me right away.

That's all for this post.

Hope you all have a great, and musical rest of September!

Linda Croft

PS - Answer the question in the upper right column at your next lesson, and you will receive a prize!