Monthly Statement Message

March 2010

NATIONAL FEDERATION FESTIVAL AND AUDITIONS
DO NOT FORGET THE AUDITIONS AT ST. DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH THIS SATURDAY, MARCH 6TH. EACH STUDENT SHOULD HAVE GIVEN THEIR PARENTS THE COPY WITH SCHEDULED TIMES. DRESS APPROPRIATELY AND COME AND REGISTER 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO AUDITION. THE GOLD CUP RECITAL IS THE FOLLOWING SAT. MARCH 13 AT STEINWAY PIANO GALLERIES-4PM. QUESTIONS? CALL ME. PIECES MUST BE MEMORIZED. MEASURES MARKED. JUDGE MUST HAVE YOUR MUSIC TO GRADE YOU. GOOD LUCK TO ALL MY STUDENTS

February 2010

I am so proud of the recital performances by everyone. Despite the weather everyone came. Congratulations to the quartet performances and duos. We hope to do more of the same with those that may be interested. This Sat. is the Piano Olympics at 1:30PM at Piano Works on Buford Hwy. Guests welcome!!!! The Federation auditions are on Sat. March 6th and you will receive times by the 1rst March.. MAKE NO PLANS----IF YOU NEED A SPECIAL TIME YOU MUST LET ME KNOW NOW. GOLD CUP RECITAL IS AT STEINWAY PIANOS ON SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH AT 4PM. THERE WILL BE 10 STUDENTS OF MINE RECEIVING THE CUP AND WILL PERFORM ONE OF THEIR PIECES. Stay well.

January 2010

JUST A FEW WEEKS TILL RECITAL AT COOPER MUSIC IN THE NEW LIBERTY THEATRE. ENCLOSED FIND INVITES AND DIRECTIONS. TIME IS 2PM. BRING A FRIEND. ALLOW 50 MINUTES TRAVEL TIME. BUT SHOULD BE ABOUT 40 MIN. SEE YOU THERE. 4 STUDENTS ARE ENTERED IN THE ENSEMBLE OLYMPICS THIS YEAR. DATE IS: JANUARY 30TH AT PIANO WORKS. TIME TO BE ANNOUNCED AFTER THE 17TH. THERE IS A SMALL RECITAL FEE CHARGE. ANY QUESTIONS ? E-MAIL OR CALL ME. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE.

December 2009

The year 2009 has really flown. Congratulations to Vanessa Scrubb, Jennifer Cross and Laura Blanco for their early acceptance to their respective Colleges. The Winter season is here and come the 24th, January, 2010 we will be at Cooper Music's new and beautiful recital hall facility built and completed this Fall. I will have directions printed & handed out in January. It is the ""Piano In The Sky"" along 285 on the Access Rd close to Druid Hills Rd. All students are really excelling and ready for a recital. I will be introducing 2 piano-4 hand music and 2-piano-8 hand music. Just so exciting because the music these four will perform was last done by high school students. These involve 3 elementary students and a high school Sophomore. The recital starts at 2pm. Vacation begins on Dec. 21st through Jan 3rd. Happy Holidays and stay well.

November 2009

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS--WED.NOV. 25TH THRU SUN. NOV.29TH
DUE TO FLU OUTBREAKS I WILL MAKE UP LESSONS DURING THE BREAK.. HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THERE HAS BEEN ONLY A FEW ILL WITH THE FLU.. RECITAL ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 24TH IS SCHEDULED AT COOPER MUSIC RECITAL HALL. 2-4PM.

WILL HAVE DIRECTIONS MAILED OUT IN jANUARY STATEMENT.

Please note: A complete Studio Phone Directory can be found on my Website. Contact me for the password.

October 2009

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

I AM HAPPY TO REPORT THAT ALL OF MY STUDENTS ESCAPED ANY SERIOUS DAMAGE FROM THE FLOODS. PLEASE KEEP WELL THROUGH THE FLU SEASON. STUDENTS NEED TO WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE THEIR LESSON. IF ANY STUDENT TAKES ILL AND NEEDS TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL PLEASE DO THE SAME HERE. EVERYONE IS CONCERNED.

FEDERATION DUES ARE REFLECTED IN THIS MONTH'S STATEMENT.

NANCY ARNOLD

September 2009

Welcome to the 2009/2010 Studio year. Lessons will resume on Tuesday, September 8th. With this Statement you will find enclosed my brochure and calendar events for the year. Please save a copy for future reference. Federation music has been handed out to most of you. Many have new music and should come well prepared at their first lesson in September. There are new faces this year and a few who graduated and are attending college.

Please note, my OLD studio phone number (770-992-8850) has been disconnected. I have decided to have just one phone line. Please call my Home phone if needed at 770-992-1509.

Sincerely, Nancy Arnold

July 2009

JULY BILLING & STATEMENT

JULY LESSONS COMPLETE THE 11 MONTH STUDIES WITH ME AND I WILL BE ON VACATION AUGUST 1RST AND LESSONS RESUME ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8TH. I PLAN TO CONFIRM LESSON TIMES WITH YOU UPON MY RETURN FROM DENVER AUGUST 25TH. UNLESS I HEAR OTHERWISE YOUR PRESENT TIME SLOT WILL BE THE SAME. I KNOW WHO YOU ARE THAT HAVE REQUESTED LATER TIMES DUE TO MOVING UP INTO HIGH SCHOOL . LET ME KNOW IF A CHANGE IS NEEDED ASAP..THE 2009-2010 CALENDAR WILL BE MAILED TO YOU AT THE END OF AUGUST CONFIRMING LESSON TIME(S). SPRING RECITALS AND AWARDS WERE EARLIER THAN USUAL DUE TO GRADUATION CONFLICTS./ AFTER QUESTIONING EACH OF YOU IT SEEMS THE PREFERENCE FOR SPRING RECITALS AND AWARDS WOULD BE THE FIRST WEEKEND IN JUNE. I GO BY THE FULTON COUNTY SCHOOL CALENDAR. WINTER RECITAL IS ALWAYS END OF JANUARY. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL MY 770-992-1509 TELEPHONE NUMBER. IT HAS BEEN AN EXTREMELY REWARDING YEAR AND STUDENTS EXCELLED IN EVERY EVENT. IT GETS BETTER EACH YEAR. NEW MUSIC HAS BEEN GIVEN TO ALL. FESTIVAL MUSIC IS CAREFULLY BEING SELECTED. PLEASE SHARE THIS NEWLETTER WITH EVERYONE

June 2009

New music being learned and some old music being polished as we move into June & July lessons. Concertos are adding much to the fun of playing two-piano works. The recital was awesome. Everyone shined! Roger Ou performing Ravel-incredible!! Be sure to let me know when you may be vacationing and we can reschedule. Congratulations to Zenia Bourn who graduated from Centenial HS and moves on to college in the Fall and majoring in music. Sad note-Christine Cassimus is moving to Macon end of July, We all wish her well. If you need a lesson time change in the Fall please let me know ASAP. Lessons are on as usual. Happy & Safe ! Summer

May 2009

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE RECITAL TIME CHANGE. IT WILL START PROMPTLY AT 2 PM ON SUNDAY, MAY 10TH. IT SHOULD END BY 5 PM. THIS IS FOR EVERYBODY-JUNIORS AND SENIORS. LESSONS CONTINUE THROUGH JULY AND ALWAYS AROUND VACATIONS. BRING YOUR CALENDARS IN TO SCHEDULE. ROGER OU WILL BE PERFORMING FOR US AS A SPECIAL TREAT. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN OUT. IT IS MOTHER'S DAY AND PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

April 2009

April 6-10 is Fulton Coundy Spring break which I observe. I am, however in town and will see you due to guild Auditions coming up on the 25th-26th of April here in my studio.

Federation results: WOW!!! 26 entries-26 SUPERIORS!! HS Scholarship went to my student, Stephen Strang. 1st runner-up to my student, Isabella Condi Resta. Our adjudicator for the Guild Auditions on Sat. April 25th-Sun. April 26th in my studio will be Mrs. Kathy Cardwell From North Carolina. Your audition times will be posted the week of the 12th. I conduct Guild Auditions on the weekend to make it possible for everyone to participate without missing school. Please be flexible since there are 9 other teachers that use my center. Everyone is EXCELLING with me. I am thrilled with my students! Practice -practice-practice.

March 2009

FEDERATION FESTIVAL AUDITIONS ARE SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH-ST. AT DAVID'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH ON OLD ROSWELL RD. PLEASE BE THERE 10 MINUTES PRIOR TO YOUR AUDITION TIME. GUILD AUDITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE APRIL 24-25-26-27-28.

-ON MY WEBSITE, YOU CAN CLICK ON THE ""New"" Studio Phone Directory link. THEN ENTER THE PASSWORD OF nga999, YOU WILL HAVE A COMPLETE STUDIO PHONE DIRECTORY.

GOLD CUP RECITALS ARE SUNDAY, MARCH 15 AT 1:30 AT THE STEINWAY GALLERIES

February 2009

IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH !

WINTER RECITAL WAS AN OUTSTANDING EVENT. OVER 100 ATTENDED AND THAT HELPED ME MAKE A DECISION TO HOLD SEPARATE JUNIOR AND SENIOR RECITALS ON MAY 10TH SPRING RECITALS & AWARDS. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINE PERFORMANCES BY EVERYONE. KEEP MARCH 7TH OPEN ALL DAY FOR THE FEDERATION AUDITIONS. MARCH 14TH FOR THE GOLD CUP RECITAL. MORE ON THAT LATER.

December 2008

Enclosed in this months statements, are 2 recital invitations for the January 25th program to be held at the new Steinway galleries at 5950 North Point Parkway, Suite # 130. Students performing will be assigned seating at 1:45PM -SHARP ! and we will start promptly at 2 pm. January statement includes both the Recital fee and Federation fee. Solo and Concerto events are each a separate audition charge. This is how we pay our judges, facility (St. David Episcopal Church), and 9 pianos brought in and tuned. This date is Saturday, March 7. Gold Cup recital is the following Sunday. More on that later. HAPPY NEW YEAR !

November 2008

Winter Holiday starts on Monday, December 22nd and lessons will resume on Monday, January 5th. Our Winter Recital is scheduled for Sunday, January 25th at the New Steinway Galleries located AT 5950 Northpoint Parkway -30022 Haynes Bridge Rd. Corner in Alpharetta.. Time-2PM. I will have invitations by the 15th of January. Friends & Family are cordially invited. I am continually giving out new music and students need to be checking the back of their notebooks for the pieces we need for Guild Auditions in April. Those pieces must be memorized. Federation Auditions -March 7th-Saturday.

Please notate. Neighbors of mine are moving and have a barely used Baldwin upright piano for sale. About 35 years old-light walnut case. Just tuned. Asking $1500-but make an offer.

SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!!!!
MRS. NANCY GOFF ARNOLD

October 2008

THANKSGIVING RECESS---WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26-27--ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL FIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE BACH COMPETITION. CAMERON CHONG, ELAINE LIU, KEN TAYOR, VANESSA SCRUBB AND TONY ZENG. ALL RECEIVED OUTSTANDING PERFORMER RATINGS(OP) AND HANDSOME CERTIFICATES. TONY ZENG PLACED FIRST IN MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR HIS SCHOOL'S ANNUAL REFLECTION COMPETITION. HE NOW GOES TO STATE. A WARM WELCOME TO MY NEW STUDENT, ISABELLA TONDI WHO ATTENDS THE NORTH SPRINGS MAGNET SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS.

September 2008

The Bach Competition at John's Creek Baptist Church is October 18th -times to be announced by the 12th. Winners perform on the 19th at 2:30PM. Only 5 of my students are entered . Best of luck goes to Cameron Chong, Elaine Liu,Tony Zeng,Vanessa scrubb, and Ken Tayor. Welcome to my two new adult students-Nancy Cochran and Paul Coffman. Never forget that "PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!".

August 2008

WELCOME TO THE 2008-2009 OFFICIAL OPENING OF MY STUDIO-TUESDAY, SEPT.2ND

YOU WERE MAILED THE 2008-2009 BROCHURE AND CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS. THE DATE OF THE YEAR END RECITAL WAS INCORRECT. SO I AM ENCLOSING A NEW CALENDAR AND BROCHURE AND ASK THAT YOU DISCARD THE OLD ONE. THE NEW RECITAL DATE
FOR SPRING IS SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 2009. LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER SUPER YEAR. ANY QUESTIONS OR CHANGES NEEDED, BE SURE TO CALL ASAP. PLEASE CALL ME AT 770-992-1509. I HAVE BEEN HAVING FREQUENT POWER OUTAGES AND ANY MESSAGES LEFT ON MY
STUDIO NUMBER GET ERASED WHEN THE POWER GOES OFF.

BEST TO ALL-NANCY ARNOLD

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.

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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.