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Twenty-Three Shoeboxes! Yay!

12/2/2019

 
A gigantic THANK YOU for your phenomenal support of our Operation Christmas Child project. You all stepped up in an amazing way and helped us to fill 23 shoeboxes with gifts for children across the world who would normally not receive gifts this Christmas.
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I was touched by the enthusiasm of the students as I shared the goal of Operation Christmas Child. Many asked if they could bring iPhones and Tablets for these children, but I didn’t think you parents would want to fund that, so we stuck with school supplies, toiletries, socks, dolls, balls and other small toys :)
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Special thanks to Joe, who took time to fill out the coloring sheet and the note for the recipient of his shoebox gifts. That was so thoughtful :) 
Miss Lisa delivered our boxes to the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in Odenton, and she also put a track on some of the shoeboxes so we can find out which country those boxes go to.

​The students were on a challenge to see which “lesson day” could bring the most items.

I am pleased to announce that the winner is.... drumroll please.....TUESDAY with a whopping 58 items.

​Woohoo! Tuesday students will get to spin the “Operation Christmas Child Wheel” this week at their lesson, and claim their prizes from the prize box.
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Melodies at the Movies 2019

11/16/2019

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Thanks to all the families who attended and all students who performed at the AAMTA Annual Melodies at the Movies event.


Nineteen Etudes Music students joined 70 other students from around the county to perform in 4 recitals at the Annapolis Mall Movie Theater. I am so proud of every one of our students who took part. They sounded great!

​Special shout out to Gavin, Major and their families who came out to support their fellow students and to get an idea of what the event is like. I am expecting you both to be performing with us next year!
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Operation Christmas Child

11/3/2019

 
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This year, Etudes Music is supporting Operation Christmas Child. Operation Christmas Child gives shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in need all around the world. Through this, millions of children learn the real meaning of Christmas, and treasure gifts which for many of us are just every day items.

Next time you are out shopping, please consider picking up an extra item or two that can be added to our shoebox drive. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach our kids the value of giving to others.

​Gift ideas:
  • School Supplies: Pencils, Coloring books, Stickers, Colored pencils, Playdough
  • Hygiene Items: Comb, Hairbrush, Toothbrush, Bar Soap, Washcloth
  • Toys: Doll, Stuffed Animal, Recorder, Harmonica, Backpack
  • Clothes: Socks, Flip-flops, Hair bows, Underwear, Hat, Scarf

​The students are working in groups to see which group can fill the most boxes! Bring your items to the next lesson and drop them in our shoeboxes before Thanksgiving. We are trying to fill 20 shoeboxes!
Find out more at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

Blast off Piano Camp 2019

7/14/2019

 
Last week, 9 students had a “piano lesson test drive” at the Blast Off Piano Camp. They learned some easy music, some difficult music, played music theory games, used iPad piano apps and had lots of fun too.

​After just 5 days of piano classes, the week ended in a short recital as the students performed the pieces they learned for their family and friends.

Great job guys and gals! Looking forward to seeing you all again in the Fall.

All For A Good Cause

7/1/2019

 
Last month, one of our star students headlined a fund raising concert to raise money for a missions trip. He put together his program, practiced hard and enlisted the help of his friends and sister. I was very proud to be a part of this event and was delighted to see how he used both his cello and piano skills for the benefit of the people of Belize.

Way to go, Awie! You rock!

My First piano Recital

6/22/2019

 

This weekend, over 20 students took part in our “First Piano Recital” event.

​Lots of videos and pictures to come, but for now, enjoy this short clip!

Practice Camp 2019

6/21/2019

 
This week, 7 students saw just how much progress practice makes. In just 4 days, they covered as much music as they usually cover in one month! They practiced their pieces, worked on rhythms, theory, note recognition and played music card games.

We broke up practice time with coloring sheets and watching the movie “Music of the Heart” - the true story of how underprivileged children ended up performing at Carnegie Hall due to their commitment to practice and the dedication of their teacher.

​Some of the students also brought their stringed instruments to practice for their recital this weekend.

​See the video and pictures of some of the practice sessions.

​What a fantastic week we had!

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AAMTA SOLO FESTIVAL

5/9/2019

 
Each year in May, the Anne Arundel Music Teachers Association hosts a Solo Festival. Students from across the county perform for audiences and judges. The written feedback from the judges is so helpful for students - it highlights what they did well, and also the areas they need to work on.

Last week, 2 Etudes students, Michelle and Leigh-Asher, took part in the annual Solo Festival at Anne Arundel Community College, and both received glowing remarks for their excellent performances. I am super excited to see how they do at their Royal Conservatory exams later this month!
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Severn Festival

8/14/2018

 
Come and see us at the Multicultural Festival in Severn on Saturday 25 August!
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    Miss Julia

    Our classes are so much fun. Listen to what our students have been doing!

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