2026 - 2027 Studio Calendar

Fall Schedule:
Fall Schedule begins Monday, August 10, 2026.

My studio will be open on all Monday school holidays and the ½ day school holidays.

The studio will be closed for Labor Day.

MTNA Composition Contest:
Please let me know if you are interested in entering this event.

Fall Break:
I am not teaching during fall break Oct. 5 – 9. I do not deduct for these lessons.

Theory-Performance Group Classes:

I will schedule a Fall Group Class and a Spring Group Class.

There is no extra fee for the group class. Students play 1 piece for the class, and please bring your book.

Thanksgiving Vacation:

No lessons Nov. 23 – 27.

Lessons resume Nov. 30.

Christmas Vacation:

No lessons Dec. 21 – Dec. 31.

Lessons resume on Monday, Jan. 4, 2027.

Huntsville Symphony Orchestra’s Free Family Concert:
No date yet – it will be at the VBC Mark Smith Concert Hall in February.

Spring Piano Recitals – March 27, 2027:
The Spring Recitals will be at the Huntsville Museum of Art. Students are divided into two recitals. Guests are welcome.

Free Family Concert – VBC Concert Hall, (No date yet):
Huntvsille Symphony Orchestra's Young People's Concert in conjunction with the HSO Guild has not been scheduled.

HMSC Scholarship Auditions (No date yet):
Two pieces are performed by memory. The registration fee is $30.00 Students must bring their music for the judges. This is for grades 9-12 who are residents of Madison County.

Spring Break - March 15 - 19, 2027:
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 – (No date yet):
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.

State AMTA Piano Audition – (No date yet):
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.

May 20 is the end of the spring semester. Summer Schedule begins the second week of June.

AMTA State Conference – (No date yet):
Birmingham, AL, Samford University. The winners from the State Auditions perform 1 piece in a recital at this conference.