Way to go Samuel! June 26, 2012
June 24, 2012
Congratulations, Ryan!
Congratulations to Ryan D. who took the Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program Assessment and earned First Class Honors With Distinction.
"Only truly exceptional candidates achieve this standing. Candidates must demonstrate complete technical command and perform with a confident, masterful style. These candidates clearly demonstrate an authentic personal performance spark."
- The Royal Conservatory of Music Official Examination Syllabus
This is the highest recognition given to students who earn 90 or higher on their assessment. Ryan memorized and performed three pieces, performed sight reading, and met technical requirements.
Ryan, we are proud of your achievement!
May 7, 2012
Congratulations, Caleb!
Congratulations to Caleb S. who participated in the 7th grade Texas Regional Academic Pentathlon Competition at Rockwall High School. His team received a gold medal for Overall Team Competition and a gold medal for the Super Quiz. Caleb also received an individual bronze medal for Math.
The Texas Academic Pentathlon program is designed for seventh and eighth-grade students. Tests are written to assist students in their mastery of the TAKS tests. Teams are ranked statewide, and competitors can win team and individual medals for their efforts on a regional level.
The Pentathlon competition is comprised of five events: Math, History, Science, Essay, and Super Quiz. The Super Quiz event is an oral relay before a large audience in which each student receives five multiple-choice questions. Students also take an essay exam over a selected novel - The Twenty-One Balloons (William Pene du Bois) was the novel for this year. Each year a new overlying theme or topic is selected for study. This year's theme was the "Age of Imperialism".
This program is designed to serve as a learning experience and feeder program for the Texas Academic Octathlon and Decathlon competitions in high school.
Source: www.txacadec.org/pentathlon.html
May 6, 2012
Spring Recitals 2012
We had two Spring Recitals this past Saturday at the Heights Baptist Church. This church "houses" the Richardson Music Teachers Association (RMTA) Schimmel grand piano. Schimmel is a German piano manufacturing company which makes outstanding grand pianos.
I am posting the repertoire of the recital. I was very pleased by everyone's performance. Many gave their best playing to date.
Congratulations, students!
I am proud of your accomplishments!
- Allen Long
April 22, 2012
They Came to Play
This documentary appeared on KERA Channel 13 recently. The stories and music of these pianists, competing in
the Van Cliburn Amateur Competition, are inspiring and uplifting. I
recommend that all my adult students take the time to be encouraged by these fellow pianists, and for my younger students to watch and appreciate the joy of making music - no matter what your age!
- Allen Long
Click HERE to see the trailer for the movie.
When you get to the website, click on TRAILER (on the menu bar) at the top left corner.
If you would like to buy or rent the hour long movie, it is available in the iTunes Store.
A Job Well Done
Congratulations to Victor, William, Ryan D., and Caleb who participated in the Richardson Music Teachers Jazz Festival, April 21 at Richland Community College. All received ratings of Superior, with Ryan D. additionally receiving an Honor rating. Kudos, boys! Way to go!
March 12, 2012
Congratulations!
We extend a much deserved congratulations to William L. for winning in the local TMTA (Texas Music Teachers Association) Student Affiliate Piano Solo Ensemble Contest. William, along with two other students in the 7th-8th grade division, will represent the Richardson Music Teachers Association in the semi-final rounds on June 13. At the semi-final rounds, each division will be split into single grades. Finalists will compete at the State Convention of the Texas Music Teachers Association, June 14-17.
William has been a member of the studio since 2008.
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