It’s recital time again!

All students are busy

practicing their pieces to

perform at out next recit-

al on June 10. Popular

songs, movie themes, clas-

sical repertoire and duets

will be included in the

program.

Support your student by

inviting friends and rela-

tives to be a part of this

end of year event. There

are plenty of seats, so

invite as many people as

you like!

All students are required

to participate in the recit-

al. Sign up for a recital

group time that will help

avoid schedule conflicts

on the day.

We start on time so be

sure to select a group that

will allow you to arrive 10

minutes early and stay for

the entire recital.

Presentation of certifi-

cates and a short recep-

tion follows each recital

group. Please bring a plate

of goodies to share.

Thank you!!

Studio Recital—Saturday, June 10

Online Signup for Recital There are four recital groups to allow for scheduling

flexibility. Plan to stay for the entire recital that your

student participates in. Groups are strictly limited to 20

students each on a first-to-signup basis.

Online signup will begin May 17th.

You will receive an email the morning of

Wednesday, May 17th with the link to the signup

sheet.

April—June 2017 Volume 5 Issue 4

Carol’s Piano Studio

Inside this issue:

Re-enrollment

for 2017-2018

2

Summer Lessons 2

Choose-Your-

Own Adventure

2

Student News 3

Studio Calendar 4

Student News,

continued

4

Studio Recital

Saturday

June 10, 2016

at

East Woods

Presbyterian Church

16210 NE 20th Street

Vancouver, WA 98684

Group One

9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Group Two

11:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Group Three

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Group Four

4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

It’s time to register for SUMMER LESSONS!

Sign up for the dates that work with your sum-

mer vacation and other activities.

Lessons are available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays

and Thursdays. The morning time slots go fast,

so don’t delay!

Please contact Carol as soon as possible to

select your time slot.

Summer Lesson Schedule

Parents … Next week you will receive an email to help with re-enrollment and

scheduling requirements for the 2017-2018 piano year.

Please take the time to read the email and fill out the form and submit it by May 30 to

reserve your child’s place in the studio. Please indicate if your child will continue les-

sons next year. You will be able to select a new lesson time if you need to. This is

also the time to register new sibling students for 2017-2018. If you have questions or

concerns, please contact Carol directly. Thank you!

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TUESDAYS

Dates: July 11, 18, 25

August 1, 8, 15, 22

Times: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

Dates: July 12, 19, 26

August 2, 9, 16, 23

Times: 9:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

2:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAYS

Dates: July 13, 20, 27

August 3, 10, 17, 24

Times: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Re-enrollment for September 2017– June 2018

Choose-Your-Own Summer Piano Adventure!

Adventures in Composing for kids 7 to 11. Meet Muttzart and Ratmaninoff as you

learn cool composing tricks that will have you writing your own compositions in no

time, right from the first lesson!

Christmas in July for all ages and levels. Learn your favorite Christmas songs so

that you are ready to play for those special occasions at Christmas.

Pop Star Pro for all ages and levels. Choose your favorite popular songs and learn

to play them using lead sheets with awesome left hand chord accompaniment. It’s easy

when you know how!

Arranging and Song Writing for level 3A and above. Do you have a song running

around in your head? Would you like to arrange your own version of a song but don’t

know where to start? Then, this option is for you! We’ll learn how to arrange and

use notation software to produce professionally printed sheet music.

Method Book Blaster for levels 2A-5. Blast through your method books super fast.

Move up a level by the end of summer. It can be done!!

Student News

Page 3

Graduating Seniors Congratulations on your graduation from high school. You are inspiring role models. We wish you

much success as you start the next chapter in your life’s journey. We will miss you!

Andrew Chanthavong, Union High School

Tiffany Nguyen, Mountain View High School

Allyson Mertz, Union High School

Allie Connell, Union High School

Thamira Skandakumar, Mountain View High School

Jordan Snyder, Evergreen High School

Solo and Ensemble Participants

Thamira Skandakumar performed Nocturne in F minor, Op. 55, No. 1 by Frederic Chopin in the high

school division. Thamira’s performance earned a superior rating and she was selected as second alternate

for state competition.

Emily Rosenkranz performed Ballade, Op. 100 No. 15 by J. F. Burgmuller in the middle school division.

Emily’s performance earned an excellent rating.

Wall of Fame These awesome students have

moved up a level in their piano

studies!

1st column, top to bottom:

Tiana Teso, Sidney Stafford,

Payten Jones

2nd column, top to bottom:

Cohen Butler, Myla Barker

Kaden Lan

3rd column, top to bottom:

Georgia Cochran, George

Ogden, Justin Griffin

4th column, top to bottom:

Noah Lawson, Elizabeth

Keller, Henry Dunseth,

Patrick Hutchison

May 17 Online Sign-up for Recital

May 29 Memorial Day—Studio OPEN

June 6 to 10 Performance Class Week for Recital Prep

June 10 Studio Recital

June 12 to June 17 Lessons continue

June 18 to July 10 Studio closed

July 11 to August 24 Summer Session

August 25 Studio closed for summer vacation

Reminder: The 2016-2017 Studio Calendar is on the studio website at

http://carolspianostudio.yolasite.com/

Page 4

Studio Calendar

Student News … continued

Individual

Results

Most

Vigorous

Practicers

Bonus

Point

Champions

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Hannah Toves Tiffany Nguyen Marie Roza

880 minutes 795 minutes 670 minutes

1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place

Elise Distant Payten Jones Jayden Jones

232 points 230 points 168 points

Team Results

Most Vigorous Practicers

1st Place

High School Girls’ Team

Bonus Point Champions

1st Place

Grade K-2 Team