February 28th Performance Event at Grand Lodge at the Preserve
Sunday, February 8, 2015 by Debra B Heald | Performance
Rather than a lengthy recital event (in the past, studio recitals could last for 1 1/2 hours or more), Encore Studio is teaming up with Schoen Music Studio for a more casual performance opportunity. Students have the choice of five different times to perform, and each group will be limited in the number of performers. The entire performance of 5 - 10 students should be approximately a half hour. Please note the change in venue!
This is not a required event, but of course, we expect most students to participate. This is your chance to show off what you have learned so far this year. (Just like in sports, we don't just have practices, we also have a big GAME!) There is no fee, but, we will be taking free will donations to benefit Lincoln Music Teachers "Music Outreach Program".
Address: 4400 South 80th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516 (Just off Pioneer Blvd between 70th & 84th)
Students from both studios will sign up via "Sign Up Genius" site:
If you are a newer student, this might be your one big "Performance" of the year. If you are a seasoned student, this is considered your "dress rehearsal" for the upcoming Federation Festival on March 28th. Either way, please remember you are PERFORMING! You are an ENTERTAINER! Residents who live at the Grand Lodge will be invited to listen to the performances. So make sure you dress accordingly - as dressy as you can manage, but for sure, no flip-flops, cut-off shorts, or yoga pants. Wear your nicest outfit.
Questions? Ask me at your lesson, email me (debencore@encore-studio.com) or call/text me at 402-499-0400.
LMTA Composition Contest
Sunday, January 18, 2015 by Debra B Heald | Uncategorized
Upcoming LMTA Composition Contest!
From Mrs. Heald:
Parents may have noticed students working on compositions for the past two quarters. I wanted to give students a chance to enter the LMTA Composition Contest. This is optional, but for students with at least a year of lessons, it's a great experience. If your student(s) have something ready, we will be working on finalizing it and filling out the entry form. Entry fees are nominal. Please contact me if you have questions! Please read below for some more information. Carol Klose was a personal friend of mine, and a mentor for my composing efforts.
From LMTA:
2014-2015 LMTA Carol Klose
Memorial Composition Competition
LMTA hosts a composition contest every other year, the competition this next spring will be the sixth such event. It has been given a special name and will include a special benefit for participants.
For our January LMTA 2014 Extravaganza, nationally published composer, Carol Klose, was commissioned to write a duet around which our theme of “Taking Flight” was built. Carol unfortunately passed away before the piece, "The Great Winged Migration," could be completed and an anonymous group of composers then collaborated to finish it using musical ideas she had already written. Klose’s family declined payment for the commission and her daughter suggested taking her fee and creating something in her mother’s memory for our local organization. The following was felt to be a fitting tribute to Carol Klose.
In addition to the cash prizes awarded for our LMTA (Lincoln Music Teachers Association) Composition Contest and in order to encourage more students to enter the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) Composition Contest:
- LMTA will pay 2015-2016 MTNA Composition Competition full entry fees for the first place winners in Early and Late Elementary divisions, Junior division and Senior division.
- LMTA will pay 2015-2016 MTNA Composition Competition 75% of entry fees for second place winners in Early and Late Elementary divisions, Junior division and Senior division.
- To receive payment of entry fee, student or teacher must provide proof of entry in 2015-2016 MTNA Composition Competition by submitting a copy of entry/registration confirmation email to Carol Klose Memorial Composition Competition Committee. Entry deadline will be a yet to be determined date in September, 2015.
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For reference purposes:
The 2014 MTNA Composition Competition Entry fees are:
Elementary $50
Junior $70
Senior $100
When registering for the LMTA Competition, please use MTNA age guidelines as referenced on the 2014-2015 LMTA Carol Klose Memorial Composition Competition registration page.
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