2023-24 CalendarFall

Fall Quarter tuition due Sept 1.

First wk of Fall Quarter-Parents may attend the first lesson of fall quarter with the  student, to review policies and student practice contract, for parent and student signatures, to observe the lesson, and to ask questions. Tuition increases to $600 per quarter for Performance Plus in 2024.

–Pedagogy Plus, 10 hour private lessons, 9 hour pedagogy/theory classes, 1 masterclass, $750 per quarter

–Performance Plus, 10 hour private lessons, 1 masterclass, $575 per quarter

–Student Teacher Plus, 9-40 min lessons with a student teacher in my studio, 1 masterclass with Penni, $265 per quarter

–Student Teacher Basic, 9-40 min lessons with a student teacher in the student teacher’s home, 1 masterclass with Penni, $215 per quarter

–Pedagogy/Theory classes, 9 hour classes, $175 per quarter

Federation Duet Festival 2024, $20 fee due Sep 1.

AIM (Achievement in Music) 2024, $25 fee due Sept 1.

Bring Halloween and Christmas music to lessons!

No lessons Mon Sept 4-Labor Day– No piano.

3 Summer Quarter Masterclasses, Mon, Tues, and Wed, Sept 25-27, 5:30-6:30 PM, Students will perform the pieces they are performing for the Fall Popular Recital.

2 Fall Popular Recitals – Sat Sept 30, 1 PM, 2:15 PM, Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform. Best dress and dress shoes. Socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. Pls arrive promptly  by 5 min before the recital begins. Thank you for bringing a refreshment to share.Thurs/Fri Oct 19-20- Fall Recess. No school. I will schedule makeup lessons those 2 days.

Halloween Costume Recital – Sat. Oct 28, 1 PM, Halloween Costumes. Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform. Dress shoes. Socks must be worn if shoes are removed for students, parents and family. No bare feet. Pls arrive promptly by 5 min before the recital begins. Thank you for bringing a refreshment to share.

Federation Solo Festival $20 fee due Nov 1.

Fri/Sat Nov 3-4, UMTA Conference, Thanksgiving Pointe. Let me know if any of you would like to sign up. It is free for students!

4 Fall Quarter Masterclasses- Nov 6-9, 5:30-6:30 PM –Casual dress shoes, parents invited, no refreshments, socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. Makeup lessons scheduled this week, as needed.

Monday Nov 6 Fall Masterclass #1, 5:30-6:30 pm

Devin S, Abigail P, Alyssa C, Aly P, Alex L.

Tuesday Nov 7 Fall Masterclass #2, 5:30-6:30 pm

Leitalia T, Kaitlyn R, Harrison J, Daniel C (accompanist for Ted), Ted M, Sofia M, Olivia P, Derek S

Wednesday Nov 8 Fall Masterclass #3, 5:30-6:30 pm

Jack C, Daniel C, Grace C, Emma D, Lisa V (accompanist for Emma)

Thursday Nov 9 Fall Masterclass #4, 5:30-6:30 PM

Makayli V, Kiara V, Tienna V, Brooklyn O, Evie A, Aidden F, Lana C, Charlotte C

Federation Duet Festival, Sat Nov 11, See below.

Wed Nov 22-Sat Nov 25- Thanksgiving break. No lessons.

Winter Quarter tuition due Dec 1.

Fri Dec 1 thru Wed Dec 20-There will be lessons.

2 Christmas Recitals – Sat Dec. 16, 1 PM,  2:15 PM. Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform. Pls arrive promptly by 5 min before the recital begins. Best dress and dress shoes. Socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. Thank you for bringing a refreshment to share.

Mon Dec. 18 thru Wed Dec 20 –There will be lessons.

Thurs Dec 21 thru Wed Jan 3– Christmas/New Year break. No lessons.

2024

Federation Concerto Festival 2024, $20 fee due Jan 4.

Thurs Jan 4- School resumes. Lessons resume.

Jan- AIM Ear Training and Theory tests given during lesson time

Jan 15- MLK, No school. No regular piano. Makeup lessons possible.

Wed Feb 14- AIM Ear Training and Theory tests due to the Davis Chapter of UMTA

2 Winter Recitals – Sat Feb. 10, 1 PM, 2:15 PM. Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform. Pls arrive promptly by 5 min before the recital begins. Students wear best dress. Students wear dress shoes. Audience may wear dress shoes. Audience must wear socks if shoes are removed outside. No bare feet. Thank you for bringing a refreshment to share.

4 Winter Masterclasses- Feb 12-15, 5:30-6:30 pm- Casual dress shoes, parents invited, no refreshments, students must wear dress shoes, parents and family must wear dress shoes or wear socks if shoes are removed outside. No bare feet. Makeup lessons scheduled this week, as needed.

Feb 12-Monday Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Feb 13-Tuesday Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Feb 14-Wednesday Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Feb 15-Thursday Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Mon Feb 19, Presidents’ Day, No school. No regular lessons. Makeup lessons possible.

Sat Feb 24- Federation Solo Festival, TBA

Plan to arrive to your Federation location 10 min early. Best dress. Closed toe dress shoes. No bracelets or long necklaces or large rings. Take original music with measures numbered. Take paperwork clipped to music. Parents may come in. No pictures or videos or cell phones allowed.

Spring Quarter Tuition due March 1

AIM Festival, Sat March 2, time and location TBA

There will be a performance location and technique & sight reading at Viewmont Seminary in Bountiful.

Plan to arrive to your AIM performance and technique & sight reading locations 10 min early. Please wait in your car at the technique & sight reading location until a teacher brings the sight reading piece to your car. You will receive a text when the teacher is ready for your student to perform their technique & sight reading. Best dress. Closed toe shoes. No bracelets or long necklaces or large rings. Take original music with measures numbered. Take paperwork clipped to music. Parents may not come in to performance location. No pictures or videos or cell phones allowed.

April 1-April 5-Spring Break. No lessons.

4 Spring Masterclasses- April 15-18 – Casual dress shoes, parents invited, no refreshments, socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. Makeup lessons scheduled this week, as needed.

Monday April 15, Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Tuesday April 16, Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday April 17, Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Thursday April 18, Winter Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

UMTA Davis Chapter Honor Recital, BDAC, 7 PM, TBA.

Sat April 20, 2 Spring Recitals, 1 PM, 2:15 PM -Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform! Best dress and dress shoes. Be sure to wipe dress shoes off on rug before entering with shoes. Socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. Pls arrive promptly by 5 min before the recital begins. No refreshments this time.

Tues/Wed April 23-24, Federation Concerto Festival, my studio, evening times. Students should bring their music for the judges.

Plan to arrive to your Federation location 5-10 min early. Best dress. Closed toe dress shoes. No bracelets or long necklaces or large rings. Take original music with measures numbered. Take paperwork clipped to music. Parents may come in. No pictures or videos or cell phones allowed. Bring music for the judges.

Summer AIM, Deadline to apply, June 1, Cost $35.

Summer Quarter tuition due June 1

Summer Recital, July 13, 1 PM, my studio, Only students who stay for the entire recital may perform. Please RSVP a refreshment of fruit, veggies, crackers, cheese, or salad. I will provide ice water, plates, cups, napkins, and plastic utensils. Thank you!

Summer AIM, TBA

No lessons Mon July 23-Sat July 27- We will be on a camping vacation.

4 Summer Quarter Masterclasses- Aug 5-8 –Casual dress shoes, parents invited, no refreshments. Socks must be worn if shoes are removed for parents and family. No bare feet. No refreshments. Makeup lessons scheduled this week, as needed

Aug 5-Monday Summer Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Aug 6-Tuesday Summer Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Aug 7-Wednesday Summer Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

Aug 8-Thursday Summer Masterclass, 5:30-6:30 pm

School schedule starts.

First wk of Fall Quarter-Parents may attend the first lesson of fall quarter with the  student, to review policies and student practice contract, for parent and student signatures, to observe the lesson, and to ask questions. Tuition increase for Performance Plus this fall.

–Pedagogy Plus, 10 hour private lessons, 9 hour pedagogy/theory classes, 1 masterclass, $775 per quarter

–Performance Plus, 10 hour private lessons, 1 masterclass, $600 per quarter

–Student Teacher Plus, 9-40 min lessons with a student teacher in my studio, 1 masterclass with Penni, $265 per quarter

–Student Teacher Basic, 9-40 min lessons with a student teacher in the student teacher’s home, 1 masterclass with Penni, $215 per quarter

–Pedagogy/Theory classes, 9 hour classes, $175 per quarter