Summer updates

Hi Everyone!

 

Hope your summer has been full of fun, surprises, and relaxation!

I also hope it has included some musical experiences and opportunities.

 

I know that Mariah, Makayla and Samantha were able to participate in the Sooke Fine Arts Show. They played piano, sang, and even danced at the show! Tremendous job girls! (Click on the "Videos" link in the side bar to see 3 pieces performed)

 

Walker’s family went to a Music Fest on Hornby Island.

 

My family went to musical productions of “Into the Woods” in Ashland, Oregon, and “Les Mis” in Chemainus.

 

We also got to hear an 80 year old man(complete with lieder hosen) play an early morning concert on theAlphorn, in Leavenworth, Washington.

 

Elena got the chance to practice some Chopin on 2 beautiful grand pianos, one in a hotel in Leavenworth, and one at a lodge at Oregon Caves National monument.

We played some duets together, too-so much fun!

 

If you are looking for a few more activities to spice up your summer before it ends, here are a few free musical suggestions.

 

In Sooke............

 

Aug 16th-17th Art in the Park 11-5 pm music and dance performances as well as Art vendors and kids activities

 

Sundays in August  Kemp Lake Store music Cafe-3-5 pm Open Mic Kitchen Party (pay for goodies to eat)

 

Thursdays in August Sooke Evening Market 5-8 pm some live entertainment at Sooke Region Museum

 

And farther afield......

 

Aug 16th-17th Flamenco Fest-free dance and music from 12-6 Saturday and Sunday in Centennial Square.

 

Aug.30-31-Sept.1 Blues Bash-free musical performances from 12-5 at Ships point in the Victoria Inner Harbour.

 

 

Enjoy the rest of your summer and spend a little time playing your own music too-pull out some old favorites from last year and see how much you remember!

 

Returning students start back Sept. 2-3-4 with an Ice-Cream Social-details to follow in class emails.

 

Looking forward to seeing and hearing you all soon,

 

Teacher Trish