Fall Schedule:
Fall Schedule begins Monday, August 5, 2024.
My studio will be open on all Monday school holidays and the ˝ day school holidays except for Labor Day. No lessons on Labor Day, Sept. 2. If in doubt, please check my web site or give me a call or email.
MTNA Composition Contest:
Please let me know if you are interested in entering this event.
Fall Break:
I am teaching during fall break Sept. 30 – Oct. 4. I will be happy to reschedule lessons during that week but will not deduct them.
Theory-Performance Group Classes:
The Fall Group classes will be held Nov. 2 at my studio.
Please bring your book to the class for the pieces you plan to perform.
The Spring Group classes have not been scheduled. There is no extra charge for the group classes.
Thanksgiving Vacation:
Christmas Vacation:
Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s Free Family Concert:
No date yet – it will be at the VBC Mark Smith Concert Hall in February.
National Federation of Music Clubs Audition:
I have no current information for this.
Spring Piano Recitals – Feb. 8, 2025:
The Spring Recitals have been scheduled early because the Huntsville Museum of Art is closing the last week of February and will not reopen until sometime in the summer for upgrading.
Spring Break - March 17 – 21, 2025:
I will teach this week but will not reschedule missed lessons. I will be happy to reschedule to another day if you will be in town during this week.
AMTA District Audition for Solo Piano and Theory – April 5, 2025:
This will be an in-person audition held at the First Baptist Church, 600 Governor’s Drive, Hsv. from 9:00 – 2:00. There is an entry fee ($30) and the deadline for the application form is March 20. I send in all forms and the fee is added to your monthly invoice. The judges are out-of-town piano teachers. You must arrive before your scheduled audition time and must bring your books and give them to the judge. More details will be sent to you before the event.
HMSC Scholarship Auditions – No date yet:
Two pieces are performed by memory. The registration fee is $30.00. I send in the registration to the proper chair by the deadline. The event begins at 9:00 a.m.
at UAH, Roberts Recital Hall. Students need to arrive early and bring their music for the judges. This is for grades 9-12 who are residents of Madison County.
State AMTA Piano Audition – May 10, 2025:
There is no theory requirement for the state audition and there is no age restriction either. All students must make the grade of Outstanding in both theory and performance at the district audition to be eligible to take part in this audition. The cost is $30. The students perform the same 3 pieces that were played for the district audition and NO theory is required. The audition will be held at the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa campus.
AMTA State Conference: June 5, 6, 7, 2025
Mobile, AL. The winners from the State Auditions perform 1 piece in a recital at this conference.
