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		June 2008 This July statement will include the REGISTRATION FORM to fill out and return and includes the standard registration fee for 2008-2009. I will leave the time slot already in play unless I hear that a change will be necessary due to other conflicts. All dates have been confirmed for recitals and events. Lessons continue thru July (which will include make ups thru Aug.) And will resume on September 2nd/ Steinway Galleries is re-locating to Alpharetta on Northpoint Pkwy and dates are confirmed for Sundays, Jan. 25th and May 10th recitals in 2009. Federation music is being handed out and those that have shown interest and are eligible in taking part in the Bach competition in October already are working on their music. Please put the new brochure and list of upcoming events in plain site------all my students are excepetional and outstanding who are working hard to meet their potential and beyond. "The desire to achieve is liking what you are learning and the motivation in place to practice faithfully each day." The achievement scale with my students is exceptionally high. I am in Nashville at a music convention from June 30th-July 6th. All my students know when their next lesson is the week of July 7th. Music is and has been handed out for the Bach Competition and Federation. Happy 4th ! See you when I get back. May 2008 OUTSTANDING RECITAL PICTURES OF THE MAY 25TH RECITAL-COMPLIMENTS OF JERI & MARK CLAY-THESE ARE IN YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS. A FULL HOUSE AND SUPERB PERFORMANCES BY ALL MY STUDENTS. Go to my website for a full set of pictures taken by my daughter-in-law, Laurie Arnold. They are wonderful. LESSONS CONTINUE AS USUAL THRU JUNE AND JULY. BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU MAY BE OUT OF TOWN FOR A VACATION OR OTHERWISE. AUGUST ALWAYS PROVIDES ROOM FOR MAKE-UPS. CONCLUSION OF 11 MONTH TUITION YEAR ENDS MONTH OF JULY. NEED A LESSON TIME CHANGE IN THE FALL? LET ME KNOW ASAP/ OTHERWISE WILL LEAVE AS IS April 2008 The Piano Guild Auditions are here in my studio. Students must be here 15 minutes ahead. Guild runs Friday-Monday(May 2-3-4-5) Lessons resume on Monday, May 5th. Recital---1:30pm at Steinway Galleries on Sunday, May 25th.(same place as January Recital) Plan to arrive by 1:15. PM. Standard Recital Fee included in statement.. Mrs. Donna Hester is our judge from Rome. Ga. WE ARE READY!!! Lessons continue thru August 1rst. My students are ready and promise a great musical afternoon. Family and friends are welcome. Invitations out by the 15th. My students are exceptional. March 2008 APRIL NEWSLETTER AND STATEMENT SPRING BRINGS PIANO GUILD AUDITIONS ON MAY 2-3-4-5. THE TIME VARIES FROM 20-35 MINUTES. STUDENTS PLAYING 4 PIECES FROM MEMORY MUST INCLUDE COMPOSITIONS FROM ALL 4 PERIODS OF MUSIC. SCALES AND CHORDS ARE MANDATORY. TIMES FOR THE AUDITIONS WILL BE POSTED AND SENT HOME END OF APRIL. THE NATIONAL PIANO GUILD PROVIDES A CONSERVATORY PROGRAM THAT I FOLLOW CLOSELY. THEORY IS AN INTEGRAL PART. AN ADJUDICATOR IS ASSIGNED TO MY CENTER. HE /SHE IS A CERTIFIED AND DEGREED PIANO TEACHER OR PROFESSOR. FEE IS INCLUDED IN THIS STATEMENT. THOSE STUDENTS WHO ARE NEW TO THIS MAJOR EVENT MAY PICK UP THE BROCHURE EXPLAINING ALL AND ITS PURPOSE. THE GUILD IS AVAILABLE IN EVERY STATE AND ABROAD. I HAVE BEEN AREA CHAIRMAN FOR THIS CENTER GOING ON 35 YEARS. IT PROVIDES ALL THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS OF MUSICIANSHIP NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN THIS DIFFICULT INSTRUMENT--------EVERY UNIVERSITY AND CONSERVATORY THRU-OUT THE US AND ABROAD RECOGNIZE THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF MUSICIANS AND TEACHERS AS THE STRONGEST PROGRAM AVAILABLE AS IT GOES INTO ITS SEVENTH DECADE. COLLEGES USE THIS PROGRAM EXCLUSIVELY. OUR SPRING RECITAL IS ON MAY 25TH BACK AT STEINWAY GALLERIES. TIME TENTATIVELY SET FOR 1:30PM. THEY WILL BE MOVING TO NORTH POINT MALL IN JUNE. THAT IS GOOD NEWS. FEDERATION RESULTS PHENOMENAL---------27 ENTRIES-----27 SUPERIORS. 1RST PLACE SCHOLARSHIP WINNER WENT TO VANESSA SCRUBB WHO HAS CHOSEN TO ATTEND UGA SUMMER WORKSHOP. RUNNER UP WAS AWARDED TO STEPHEN STRANG. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THAT PARTICIPATED. I AM HERE SPRING BREAK AND WILL TEACH LESSONS IF YOU ARE AROUND. MY STUDIO REMAINS OPEN THRU JULY 30TH(11 month tuition year)' FALL OF 2008. CLASSES RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 2ND, TUESDAY. VACATIONS NECESSITATE RE-ARRANGING LESSONS AROUND THEM. I AM FLEXIBLE. HAVE A SAFE AND FUN SPRING BREAK!!!!!!! February 2008 FEDERATION FESTIVAL, SATURDAY, MARCH 1RST ST. DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, OLD ROSWELL RD. GOLD CUP RECITAL, SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH, 5:30PM, CHOIR ROOM MT. PISKAH METHODIST CHURCH-2850 OLD ALABAMA RD. Six of my students will be getting their gold cups. You know who you are. Plan to be there 15 minutes prior. You have your sheet with directions. We are now preparing for the Piano Guild Auditions to take place the weekend of May 2,3,4-5 (FRI,SAT,SUN,MON). Reminder: Spring Recital will be Sunday, May 25 at the Steinway Galleries on Roswell Road, Sandy Springs. TO PLAY WELL-STAY WELL-GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!! January 2008 Sunday, the 13th Jan. concert was wonderful and students played to an overflow audience. We will be back at Steinway galleries -SUNDAY, MAY 25TH again with everyone agreeing it is a great recital hall. SATURDAY, MARCH 1ST FEDERATION FESTIVAL AT ST. DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, OLD ALABAMA RD. PLEASE RESERVE ALL DAY--- SATURDAY.AUDITION TIMES WILL BE POSTED BY THE 20TH. 7 STUDENTS WILL BE RECEIVING THEIR GOLD CUPS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH-AT MT. PISKAH CHURCH---5:30 PM. A SHEET WITH ALL THE INFO WILL BE SENT HOME MID-FEBRUARY.GOLD CUP WINNERS--15 PT CUP-DEVIN YU, KEN TAYLOR, ANNABELLA BARKS, MARK SALCEDO----30 PTS. VANESSA SCRUBB, ALBERT KAGAN--45PT. GOLD CUP--RIYA BASU(GRADUATING SENIOR). December 2007 HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL ! A MEMO AND REMINDER OF THE WINTER RECITAL WAS MAILED THE 30TH. STUDENTS KNOW WHAT THEY ARE PLAYING AND THERE IS ONE LESSON PRIOR TO THE SUNDAY(13TH) RECITAL AT 2:30PM AT STEINWAY PIANO GALLERIES. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL ME. LESSONS RESUME ON MONDAY, JANUARY 7TH-(SCHOOL OR NO SCHOOL THAT DAY)---. PROGRAMS GO TO PRESS ON THE 7TH. ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO 2008, FEDERATION AUDITIONS-MARCH 1ST. November 2007 The holidays are here and we are all working hard to completely learn and memorize two pieces for the Federation and for the January 13th recital at Steinway Galleries. (directions later) The recital will start at 2:30 and be a combined program of Juniors and Seniors. That works out very well this year and lots of fine playing will be exhibited. Invite your friends and family. I will be teaching thru December to make up lessons lost due to sickness on both sides. I will be in town. Be safe over the holidays and Winter Break and enjoy family times. Remember--Federation Festival is on Sat. March 1rst at St. David's (same as last year.) October 2007 Reminder-------------Thanksgiving Recess starts on Wednesday, Nov. 21st and lessons will resume on Wednesday, November 28th. I will be in Denver, Colorado for Thanksgiving. Remember, Winter recitals are on Sunday January 13th. Recitals will be at The Steinway Galleries at the corner of Roswell Rd. and Abernathy Rd. More on that later. Happy Thanksgiving to all. Septembert 2007 GOOD NEWS Every student now has their pieces for the National Federation's March 1rst Festival auditions. Happy to announce that Halloween night has no students here. Have fun! Come see me!!! The Winter recital change to January 13th(Sunday) at Steinway Galleries has been applauded by so many. The school concerts and church goings-on just are overwhelming to us all. A few would miss our Winter recital while others would have to choose. Thank-you for your input and support here. August 2007 WELCOME TO 2007-2008 STUDIO YEAR. I am truly excited about the upcoming year's activities and new home for recitals at The Steinway Galleries -corner of Roswell and Abernathy road-Sandy Springs. Please post the calendar on the front of this year's brochure for all to see. Any questions please call or come in. Festival music is now being handed out and the new music is terrific I will be out of town Sept. 28-29 and will (including Monday) teach Friday-Saturday students Labor Day Weekend. DON'T FORGET TO RETURN THE REGISTRATION SHEET ! June 2007 PLEASE READ IMPORTANT MESSAGE BELOW Lessons continue thru July (11 month tuition year Sept. thru July) and into August for make-ups due to yours and my vacations. I am attending a convention in Denver June 30th thru July 12th and resume teaching on Friday, July 13th. Please call my home phone (770-992-1509) to correspond. Most all of you have arranged lessons on our calendars together upon my return. I will be making up lessons into August June recitals were outstanding performances by all. I am anticipating and looking forward to 2007-2008 studio year. Federation music will be handed out in September. Calendar and brochure will be mailed to you late august. 2007-2008 lessons resume on Tuesday, September 4th. Full time students (11 months) will not be charged the pre-registration fee. The 3 Tsai girls have moved to Texas and their time slots are available. Referrals are appreciated. Auditions are by appointment. May 2007 Studio recitals are fast approaching us. Recitals, as you know, are at Northminster Presbyterian Church on the corner of the 400 connector and Old Alabama Rd. Junior-1:15 PM, Senior-4:15 PM (time was incorrect in last news letter). Please have students there 15 minutes ahead to be seated. Lessons continue thru July as noted in my brochure and calendar ! Make-ups will be scheduled in July and August. Studio re-opens on September 4th (Tuesday). I will be in Denver for a brief vacation June 28-July 12th. Bring your calendars in to help me coordinate lessons and make-ups. Sincerely, Nancy Arnold April 2007 STUDENT GUILD AUDITION TIMES ARE BELOW. CHANGES ARE IMPOSSIBLE. I AM THE AREA CHAIRMAN WHICH INCLUDES STUDENTS OF 9 OTHER TEACHERS COMING THRU. I CHOSE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY TO AVOID SCHOOL DISMISSAL. GUILD AUDITIONS ARE IN MY STUDIO. PLEASE ENTER QUIETLY VIA THE FRONT DOOR AND WAIT IN MY FAMILY ROOM. DO NOT FORGET YOUR MUSIC. RECITALS ARE COMING ON QUICKLY. TO BE HELD AT NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH; "2400 Old Alabama Road, Roswell, Ga. 30076". (corner of Alabama connector turning right off Mansell-on the right corner of 400 Connector and Old Alabama Rd. In the fellowship Hall. Juniors-1:15pm and Seniors 4:30PM. Recital fee is included in this month's billing. Invitations will be coming soon and reception and refreshments follow. Honors and awards presented. NAME-------------------------- DAY------------------------ TIME -------------------------- NAME-------------------------- DAY------------------------ TIME -------------------------- NAME-------------------------- DAY------------------------ TIME -------------------------- STUDENT NEEDS TO BE IN MY WAITING AREA (FAMILY ROOM) 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED TIME. ENTER QUIETLY THRU FRONT DOOR AND DOWN STAIRS. STUDENT WILL NOT BE HEARD IF MUSIC IS NOT WITH THEM. THIS IS THE BIGGEST EVENT OF THE YEAR WITH STUDENTS PLAYING SEVERAL PIECES BY MEMORY. GOOD LUCK TO ALL. LESSONS CONTINUE THRU JULY AND AROUND VACATIONS. March 2007 The April statement includes tuition fees plus new music and the National Piano Guild Auditions Fees on May-11th-14th. My students will be auditioned on Saturday and Sunday. The adjudicator comes to my studio but at this writing noone has yet been assigned to me. I will know by April 15th. We are working hard in preparing for this MAJOR event. I will be teaching all of Spring break (April 2-7) to those who plan to be around. Lessons can be placed anywhere during the day or evening. Those going to UGA on May 11th-12th can take their Guild audition wherever it works best for you. Those students who attained OP(Outstanding Performer) will be going to UGA to compete on the state level, May 11th & 12th. Congratulations to Katherine Ng, Roger Ou, Lauren Tsai and Derek Vann. Award of Excellence went to Alison Tsai, Ken Taylor, Vanessa Scrubb and Caroline Wu. Roger Ou will be entering the Concerto Competition at that time. Due to my chairing the Guild Auditions in my studio that weekend, Mark Salcedo will be playing the orchestral part for Roger who is doing the 3rd Movement of the Grieg Conerto in A minor. Congratulations to all ! Federation results: 11 Superior Plusses, 20 Superiors and 2 Excellents. I know Mr. Arnold would be so very proud and applauding you all. Roger Ou was one of 30 semi-finalists in the Daniel Piano Competition held at Furman University March 15-18. The program can be seen in my studio. These were students chosen from all over the country. The best of the best. Most prestigious judges I have seen were there. Congratulations, Roger ! The Federation was a huge success. Hats off to LaNelle Nash and Judy Scheffel who worked long hours to make it all happen. The NANCY & BILL ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP was awarded to my student, Derek Vann who will attend Florida State this Summer. The competition on the high school level was tough and difficult to judge. I am still receiving letters and cards from near and far and the kindness from all of you has made a difference. Thank you for your continued kindness and understanding through this difficult time for me. My teaching has been a blessing and genuine source of comfort, keeping me busy doing the thing I love most, teaching. Four new students have been added to my studio enrollment in 2007. They are: Elaine Liu, Tony Zeng, Stephen Strang and Marvin Hobby. Welcome! Happy Easter and Happy vacation April 2-6. Be safe! Mrs. Arnold February 2007 Hopefully all of you have received your time for Federation Auditions on March 3rd, at St. David's Church on Old Roswell Rd. Have not yet received the times for the NDMTA auditions but will contact you as soon as I do hear. I am healing well with the help of a grief counselor and a wonderful support from our six offspring. Your prayers and kindnesses have played a major part in my recovery. Some of you may not know that my husband, Bill, was the chairman for this Federation for 23 years and two new scholarships have been named after us both-The Nancy & Bill Arnold Scholarships-one for 8th-9th-10th and the other for 11th-12th. How honored I am and how very honored Bill Arnold would be. Good luck on the Federation Performance-I know you all will do your very best. I will be making up lessons as best I can (60 day time frame) and use Spring Break for such. January 2007 THE MANY, MANY THOUGHTFUL EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE FOR MY BILL-NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN-CARDS, FLOWERS AND FOOD . FOR HAVING TO CHANGE LESSONS DUE TO URGENT APPOINTMENTS AND ARRANGEMENTS TO BE HANDLED. STILL ON-GOING. MARCH.3RD FED. FESTIVAL IS BEING HANDLED AND LEAVE ALL DAY FREE-SAME FOR THE NDMTA AUDITIONS (you know who you are)-MARCH 10TH-TIMES AND DIRECTIONS COMING SOON. A NEW SCHOLARSHIP HAS BEEN FOUNDED FOR 8-9-10TH GRADES( moderately diff.1 and above) IT IS TO BE CALLED THE NANCY AND BILL ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP-11TH-12TH GRADES SIMPLY TO BE CONTINUED AS THE BILL ARNOLD SCHOLARSHIP. MY KIND AND SWEET AND HONORABLE HUSBAND WOULD BE SO PROUD AND HONORED BY THESE AS I AM-SPEECHLESS. THANK-YOU! December 2006 Happy New Year to all my students & their parents ! Many thanks for you cooperation at my recital despite of all the last minute "changes" You all played very well & I am proud of all of you. Remember my studio will open on Tuesday, January 9th! NOT Jan. 8th! Many thanks for your gifts! My gift was your outstanding performance!! Now we look forward to our Festival on March 3rd & some of you doing the NDMTA on March 10th ! Stay focused ! November 2006 Congratulations to all that entered the Bach Competition! "Outstanding Performers" went to Roger Ou (in two levels), Venessa Scrubb, Kenneth Taylor, Alison Tsai." Awards of 'Excellence" went to Catie Tsai, Katherine Ng & Lauren Tsai, & Derek Vann!!!! I am very proud of all of you!!!! We are now getting the music learned for our Winter Recitals, Sat. Dec. 16th. The invitations to the Recital will be available Dec. 1st. All of you have your Federation pieces & are learning them for the March 3rd Festival Auditions!!! October 2006 NEWS FLASH ! Mark your Calendars: Sunday, November 12th, 4:00 PM at the Gwinnett Civic Center. Ludwig Orchestra Concert featuring Stephanie Ng performing Rachmaninoff's 2nd Piano Concerto. Flyer's are available in my studio. Saturday/Sunday, October 21 and 22 at Johns Creek Baptist Church. Bach Competition Recital. Directions and Audition times will be available on October 10th. NFMC ($5.00), NDMTA ($8.00) and Piano Guild ($3.00) membership dues are due in October for a total of $16.00 for each student which is included on your current statement. This does not include Audition fees which will be billed on your February 2007 statement. September 2006 WELCOME- PRESENT & NEW STUDENTS" Another exciting year is promised!!! Please read my new brochure & POST the 2006-07 schedule of events as a reminder to ALL parties involved!!!!! Note your lesson times & starting date which everyone agreed on prior to this statement!! Remember I WILL be TEACHING on LABOR DAY!!!! NEWS FLASH-We have a new & elegant hall for our Recitals & Gold Cup Awards. They will be held at Mona's Piano in Roswell & a NEW facility for our NFMC Festival. May 2006 Guild Auditions are set & schedules & audition times have been given out to all of my students. Recital times are fast approaching! Both Recitals will be performed in the Sanctuary of Christ United Methodist Church on Sun. May 21st. Jr. will be at 2:00 & Sr. at 7:30. Post these times in your calendars! Awards follow the Recitals & refreshments after each recital will be held back at my home. Lots of good food & drink with the chance to socialize! Everyone should have their music well memorized after the Guild. Recital fees are reflected in this statement. April 2006 Everyone should have received my written notice of the change in my Spring Recital dates. Junior Recital Sunday May 21 at 2:00 PM Senior Recital Sunday May 21 at 7:30 PM Guild Auditions take place on May 5^th thru May 8^th My students Auditions are on Sat. & Sun. May 6^th & 7^th Friday 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Saturday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM Please note: Piano Guild Auditions are considered EXCUSED ABSENCES & I have slips for this.. Please have your children ask me for these slips. GMTA Winners that received (OP) OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE go on to UGA April 21^st & 22^nd ! National Federation of Music Clubs Festival Results—37- SUPERIORS 1 - EXCELLENT Roger Ou won the “Bill Arnold Scholarship Stephanie Ng won the Top Student Award of Judge B Vanessa Scrubb won the Top Student Award of Judge C Our THANKS to all who helped us in the Festival & a Special Thanks to my Husband, Bill March 2006 FEDERATION FESTIVAL SATURDAY MARCH 4th IS HERE!!!!!!! Our Gold Cup Recital for my winners will be at 1:30 PM, March 12th in the Sanctuary of the Christ United Methodist Church!! Invite your family & friends! We are now preparing for our National Piano Guild auditions-Sat. & Sun. May 2nd & 3rd to be held in my studio. NDMTA Auditions are on Mar. 11th at the Piano Works in Duluth, Ga. Our Spring Recital will be Sat. June 3rd. Put these dates on you calendar NOW!!! Quartet rehearsals to be announced. Possibly Sat. or Sun. March 25th or 26th. February 2006 This Saturday (Feb.4th) the Ensemble Olympics will be held at England Piano at 3740 Dekalb Technology Parkway Atlanta, Ga. 30340. The following students are participating: Erin Block, Christine Cassimus, Sara Clark, Katherine & Stephanie Ng, Roger Ou & Matthew Proctor. This event takes place every other year. It starts at 1:30 PM & ALL are welcome to attend this exciting event. I have a map in my studio for those who are interested ! Our Presto Piano Quartet & three duos will be heard. The concert is free & open to the public ! The Countdown is here for our MARCH 4th NATIONAL FEDERATION. FESTIVAL AUDITIONS!! Remember your two audition pieces must be played from memory. Please keep ALL DAY OPEN ! Our Gold Cup Recitals take place Sunday, March 12th at 1:30 PM. At Christ United Methodist Church. This year the following students will receive their Gold Cups: Laura Blanco-15 pt. Cup., Zenia Brown-15 pt. Cup, Christine Cassimus-15 pt. Cup, Stephanie NG 30 pt. Cup, Zachary Rohm- 15 pt. Cup and Roger Ou- 15pt. Cup. I hope that all of my students will attend this Recital. I am sure you will find it exciting!! Festival Audition Times will be given out at your lesson when they are available. The North Dekalb Music Teachers Association Auditions will be held on March 11th at the "PIANO WORKS" on Buford Highway in Duluth. The following students will be playing in these auditions. Stephane & Katherine NG, Roger Ou, Vanessa Scrubb, and Erin Block Please keep ALL DAY OPEN ! Mr. Arnold really appreciates your help at the Festival that many of you have agreed to be Room Monitors. Enclosed you will find your individual time schedule. If there is a problem, please call him at (770) 992-1509. January 2006 Happy New Year!!! Such a wonderful evening of music enjoyed by so many. How very proud I am of each and every student! Saturday, February 4th is the Ensemble Olympics. The deadline for tickets is January 14th. Saturday, March 4th is the NFMC Festival at Christ United Methodist Church. Please keep all day open. Then on Saturday, March 11th is the GMTA Auditions at Piano Works in Duluth, Ga. My Studio then reopens on Thursday, Jan. 5th. See you then. Also note, I have Recital DVD's now available ! Let me know ASAP if you would like one. December 2005 Winter Holiday Recital/Concert-Friday Dec.16th @ 6:00 PM-Invitation enclosed I am urging family & friends to attend Recital & Reception!! Please give me a count by Dec.13th! Remember my studio closes Dec.22nd & re-opens Thur. Jan. 5th!! GMTA Auditions-March11th/ NFMC Festival-Sat. March 4th Applications Deadline January 14th Mr. Arnold & I want to wish you a Very Merry Holiday Season November 2005 My students are busy preparing their Holiday recital piece's) and need to be working on this music. We are also preparing two pieces for the Federation Festival on March 4th. The Winter Recital will be exciting: two quartets will perform, as well as two-piano selections. Four students entered the Sonata competition last weekend. Stephanie Ng was the winner in the Advanced Classical category; Roger Ou was the runner-up among 29 entrants! Congratulations also go out to Erin Block & Katherine Ng who both received Outstanding honors!! FLASH ... BIG NEWS! The Fall GMTA competition held in Carrolton at West Georgia College and preceding their GMTA Convention had two of my students entered-Stephanie Ng and Roger Ou. Stephanie Ng received HONORABLE MENTION NEXT TO THE TOP TWO WINNERS. A very tough competition! October 2005 We are off to a wonderful beginning (2005/2006). Federation Festival music has been passed out to all my students. In October we will select music for our December 16th (Fri) Holiday Winter Recital. The October statement reflects annual membership dues for Federation, Piano Guild, and the North Dekalb Music Teacher’s Association, making my students eligible to participate in their auditions and events. Please refer to my brochure calendar. If there are any questions, feel free to stop in at the BEGINNING of the student’s lesson, or call me BEFORE 10am and AFTER 9:30pm any day. Our Winter recital for ALL students is scheduled for Friday, December 16th, 2005 at the Christ United Methodist Church on Woodstock Rd (hwy 92) in Roswell, GA, at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Holiday party and refreshments to follow at my home on Strickland Rd. The Winter holidays start on Thursday, Dec 22nd (NOT the 23rd!). Finally, both the NFMC Festival scheduled for March 4th and the Gold Cup Recitals scheduled for Sunday, March 12th will be held at the Christ United Methodist Church. August 2005 Welcome present & new Students!!! My studio door will open on Tuesday, Sept. 6th. Federation music will be available for my students to select! Lesson times were agreed upon before this mailing. Sometimes conflicts take place AFTER school starts. Call me if there is a problem & we will work it out. I am looking forward to seeing each of you & I know it will be another great musical experience & one of continued learning & progress!! The enclosed brochure has all the important dates of our Recitals, Holidays & "special" events listed. Please keep it handy. June 2005 Two exciting Spring recitals are now history. The Senior recital/concert was very well attended. There were few empty seats. The quartets and classical solos were outstanding. Quartet selections included Light Cavalry Overture, March Slav, Dance Macabre, Hungarian Rhapsody/Liszt and concluded with Stars & Stripes Forever followed by standing ovations. Two beautiful Petrov Concert grand's supported the excellence performances. Our sponsor, Cooper Music, we owe a round of thanks. Present that evening were the Senior Coopers, Jean and David, as well as other distinguished guests. Kenneth Yamamoto will be off to UGA in the Fall along with three other Seniors. The National Federation Of Music Clubs gave only one scholarship this year throughout the state. Roger Ou won first place and Stephanie Ng won second Place. Roger will be attending the Summer Music Program at Penn State. Congratulations to all of my students; however, the GMTA Spring Auditions brought all with Outstanding Performer Status locally. 2005-2006 Pre-registration forms will go out this month and I am auditioning prospective students to fill vacancies in the Fall. Please call me at -770-992-8850 or visit my web site at http://www.geocities.com/ngapianostudio. I am teaching this Summer through August 12th. My studio reopens on September. 6th. All my students are winners! Congratulations to all of you especially my four Graduates. June 15th afternoon & evening recitals were incredible. Standing ovations tell it all! The VCR tapes (evening only) are now available. June lessons complete the 10 month tuition year. Lesson changes to be made around vacations. Call me to arrange. Aug. 12th is the deadline to make these lessons up. Return 2005/06 pre-registration form with $50.00 check by June 15th!! Please vote on the newly proposed Spring recital time to avoid exams & graduation). Festival music will be passed out in June. Congratulations. Have a great Summer!!!! May 2005 Three of My four graduating Seniors will be entering the University Of Georgia this Fall. Jennifer Mendel, Kathryn Lynn and Kenneth Yamamoto. Shannon Strischek will attend a College in Florida pursuing her music and acting. The 15th of May recitals will present Juniors at 2PM performing and accepting their Leschetizky promotional certificates, Gold Cups from the Federation and outstanding student trophies. Sunday Evening at 7:30PM the Senior Students (grades 8-12 including post grads and adults-some teachers) will be performing in solo and ensemble. Five piano quartets will entertain with the most exciting of repertoire(two-pianos-8 hands). The "Roswell Forty Forte" Piano Quartet will conclude the program with Dance MacabreSaint Saens,. Liszt Hungarian Rhapsody and Stars & Stripes Forever. The Presto Quartet is presenting The Light Cavalry Overture and March Slav-two giants performed by four incredibly gifted students. This includes Kenneth Yamamoto, Stephanie Ng, Roger Ou, & Erin Block. These four received OP-outstanding Performer status in the NDMTA in March and will be competing again in the GMTA auditions at UGA on May 13-14. this will be a very busy weekend for these four. Their solo performances include Chopin-Ballade-G minor, Two Beethoven Sonatas and a Polonaise in C# minor of Chopin. The evening of great classics promises to non-stop classical giants performed on two concert grand pianos played with precision and outstanding interpretive excellence. March 2005 Guild Audition times for Sat. April 23rd & Sun. April 24th will be posted in my studio & SENT HOME with student, week of April 10th. Our Judge will be at my studio-8:30 AM thru 4:30 PM-Fri. thru Mon. Any conflicts, let me know ASAP!!! NFMC auditions-34 entries-34 Superiors WOW!!!! B Judge-1st place Roger Ou! C-Judge-1st place-Stephanie Ng! 2nd Place-Vanessa Scrubb! Spring Recital Dates-Junior Sun.May 15th@2:00PM-Senior@ 7:30PM. NDMTA entries 4 Outstanding Performers- Roger Ou,Ken Yamamoto,Erin Block & Stephanie Ng!! Lessons continue thru June 30th. If on vacation in June arrange for lessons in July. Four Quartets will play at our recitals!!!! January 2005 I want to welcome the 5 talented students that came to me in December and January. They are: Vanessa Scrub (Jonesboro), Morgan Gillespie, Shannon Milhollin, and Emily & JT Bopp. These are busy and exciting times for all my students who are preparing for the Federation Auditions Festival on March 5th at Christ United Church (recital home) and the NDMTA & GMTA Solo Auditions at Piano Works on Feb. 5th and March 5th. This year I am co-chairing with my husband, Bill. The Federation Festival and we are both so grateful for the help of parents as monitors to our 8 judges. Without your help the task would be impossible. Thank you so much ! We are a very large center due mostly to the quality of our judges we select early and the fine pianos that Cooper Music provides us with. I will be at the festival all morning and then must go to Piano works for the GMTA auditions for some of my students. I will be back at my studio to play the orchestral part for those doing a concerto. What I am hearing are the shaping up of two well prepared pieces for Festival and the memory seems to be clicking with everyone. I emphasize Dynamics and shading and good pedaling. The audition times will be posted in my studio as well as sent home with my students. The GOLD CUP RECITALS for those expecting to receive a cup will be on Sunday, March 13th at 1:30 PM at The Christ United Church. If all get their points, there will be 17 students of mine performing and receiving GOLD CUPS. It is such a wonderful program to hear. All my students are encouraged to attend. Put it on your calendars. We are at Barnsley Garden resort for our son's wedding this weekend and have made arrangements with my Friday & Saturday students to take their lesson at another time this week or next. Be sure to check with your son or daughter or call me if unsure. December 2004 "December 11th-12th Winter Holiday Programs at Christ United Methodist Church saw New Students and Old performing a variety of classical repertoire as well as holiday arrangements. 3 piano quartets presented both traditional Christmas favorites(Sleigh Ride & Allegro Deciso-Bach) while the Presto Piano Quartet made up of all new but advanced students) performed the exciting Von Suppe's Light Cavalry Overture -also, Debussy's 2nd Arabesque. Such favorites as Chopin's Fantasie Impromtu & Nocturne in B Major-C Minor Partita of Bach, and French Suite # 6 of Bach were performed before a large and most appreciative audience. Refreshments followed. Students are now busily preparing for the NDMTA Local Piano Auditions on March 5th as well as Feb. 5th. The Federation Festival Auditions are also falling on the same date, March 5th, but times are being arranged to accommodate students doing both. Enough time in between to travel and audition for both. The Piano Concerto Competition will be at my home, as always and in the afternoon. My students are working extra hard to have the two pieces memorized by audition times. 2004 was a gala year and has also brought several very talented students to my studio. 8 played at The Alliance Children's Theatre Christmas House in Nov. & Dec. Spring Recital Dates have changed as I am taking a poll to be sure that all the Senior Recital students do not have any conflict with the Friday night date. It is important that the Spring Recital does not take place the night before exams for high school students. We do not want a repeat of the Christmas Sunday night performance in December where students left at intermission to go home and study. A professional photographer took pictures and it was easy to see who left early. These students missed the performances of five students whose playing was incredible. No student should ever leave a recital till its conclusion. It is a simple and expected courtesy that should be adhered to by all. The above date change should eliminate a repeat of this problem in the future. These is the first time this has ever happened in my 30 years of presenting these recitals and let us hope the last. November 2004 Our two exciting Recitals are being prepared for the winter programs on Saturday, December 11th @ 1:00 PM (Juniors) and on Sunday, December 12th @ 7:45 PM (Seniors). Both of these programs will be held at the Christ United Methodist Church on Highway 92 (Woodstock Rd.) on the corner of Bowen & Woodstock Roads. Students are to be in the Sanctuary 30 minutes before the start to obtain their seat assignments. I would appreciate the numbers expected for our caterer. We expect they will be well attended & use your invitations to invite your friends & family. If you have misplaced your 2004-05 calendar per my brochure, let me know as I have extras. I list the Studio closings & openings. It will be closed Wed. Nov. 24th thru Sun. the 28th. Quartet practices at pre-arranged times!! You will be hearing a varied assortment of compositions, some familiar as well as unfamiliar classics & varied holiday renditions. There are several new & very talented additions to my roster & the three piano quartets will surprise all!!! "Sleigh Ride" (traditional) will be performed as usual. Kenneth Yamamoto has returned from Germany & three other newcomers, Roger Ou, Erin Block and 11-year-old Stephanie Ng make up the Presto Quartet. They will bring you to your feet!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to All ! October 2004 Hurricanes brought torrential rain, downed trees, downed power lines and many of you were victims like us, the Arnolds. Sunday October 10th each piano quartet will meet at the set time below to decide the best times for rehearsals. Music folders will be passed out at this meeting. At 3:00 PM-Allegro Vivace Quartet- Lynn, Mendel, Strischek and Conger. At 1:15 PM-Moderato Quartet- Ross, Fuller, Baker and Rogers. At 7:00 PM-Presto Quartet- Yamamoto, Ou, Block and Ng. Recital dates: Saturday Dec.11th & Sunday Dec. 12th!!!! & will be held at Christ United Methodist Church 1340 Woodstock Rd. Roswell, Ga. 30075 (Note the time changes) Junior Recital will be at 1:00pm on Saturday instead of 6:3PM!!!! Senior Recital will be at 6:30pm on Sunday (No Change) Our Winter Recitals always include Holiday music combined with student’s classical choices, traditional Sleigh Ride and the Nutcracker Suite arrangements. We will decide these selections the week of October 10th. Remember these recitals are open to family, friends as well as the general public. A few students are playing in the GNTA Spring Auditions More about this later. You all know who you are. Warm Regards, Nancy Goff Arnold September 2004 By now all of my students (new & old) have settled into their academic studies and will be glad to return to their Piano studies finding it easier once the school schedule has settled into their daily routine. All time slots have been agreed upon. If there are any problems, let me know. My roster is full & I have added several new advanced students, which are very talented. Federation music is ready & waiting for you to pick what you want to learn for your March 5th auditions & Festival. Those of you who have discussed with me redoing a concerto (Junior & Senior) should remind me at your first lesson in case I neglected to make a note at your last lesson. 9th thru 12th grade students playing Moderately difficult 1 & above can learn a senior concerto (8 points) combined with the solo piece (5 points) which makes it possible for you to earn the 30,45,60 & 75 point cups in far less time. Give this some serious thought. Be sure to bring your last assignment notebook to your first lesson or a NEW one if needed. I am looking forward to another wonderful & exciting year with all the new & "old" faces. Kenneth Yamamoto has returned from Germany & will be joining our studio again this year. May 2004 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL ! Our two recitals are now history but the fine performances of all my students will linger in my memory for a lomg time! I am so proud of you all! The 2004/2005 Pre-Registration form was included with the June statement. Please complete and return to me ASAP! Lessons continue through June around vacations. Please call to arrange. Those seeking to start early on their Festival pieces and concertos, I have your music! Saying goodbye to seven very talented seniors, now opens the door for new students. I have my brochure to pass along to anyone you know who is looking for the kind of teaching that I do. Also refer them to my Web site which is: http://members.aol.com/spebsqsa59/myhomepage/ Please have a GREAT and SAFE Summer! Remember my studio opens on the day after Labor Day, September 6th. ************************************************************************************************************************************************** April 2004 Remember our Recital dates are Saturday & Sunday May 15th & 16th. May 15th (Sat.) Junior (thru 7th grade) May 16th (Sun.) Senior (Grade 8 & above) ALL STUDENTS PERFORMING MUST BE AT THE CHURCH SACTUARY BY 6:30 PM TO KNOW WHERE THEY SIT. NO LATER! THOSE ATTENDING WHO HAVE TROUBLE WALKING CAN PARK ON THE UPPER LEVEL BEHIND THE CHURCH AND ENTER THRU THE BACK DOOR OF THE SANCTUARY. Honor Trophies & Federation Certificates also Gold Cups & Studio Diploma's will be awarded. Good food & fellowship to follow each recital. Invites will be available May 3rd. The studio's 5 piano quartets will also be featured. They are fantastic & you are in for a real treat. Tuition lessons conclude the end of June. Lessons will be arranged around your vacations. Bring your calendar in to set up the dates accordingly. Summer lessons are available. Sign up sheets in my studio. Let me know ASAP if you are interested. I will have seven openings next year & I will be auditioning upon request. The studio will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th (after Labor Day). I will be adjudicating for the Guild in Jasper, Ga. on Wed. thru Fri. May 5th, 6th & 7th. Lessons affected will be re-arranged with your cooperation. Thank you. 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