Thursday, November 14, 2013

Welcome new students!

Annika Pitcher and Andrew Pitcher began lessons with me in September 2013. I have also taught their older siblings Mia and Cameron. They live in Lindon and attend Challenger.

Andrew is in 4th grade. He plays lacrosse and basketball. He is also an excellent student and very artistic. Andrew has the ability to get along with anyone.  

Annika is in 2nd grade.  She is the baby of the family. She is creative with a fun imagination, and she loves to dance.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Encore Ensemble Festival Scores

Brock and Clark Baker--SUPERIOR
Faith and Dallas Nixon--SUPERIOR
Makayla Harris and Faith Nixon--SUPERIOR
Lauren and Gabi Deucher--SUPERIOR*
Sadi Kelley and Sophi Deucher--SUPERIOR
Tanner Meeves and Karly Lenhart--SUPERIOR
Ava and Anika Baker--SUPERIOR*
Andrew and Annika Pitcher--SUPERIOR**

*Outstanding Performer's Award (see November 2nd post)
**Honorable Mention (see November 2nd post)

Congratulation All!!

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

WELCOME Parker Thorson! He began lessons with me in September 2013, prior to that he had a little over a year of lessons from Jonathan Keith.

Parker Thorson, age 14
Parker loves piano, drawing, legos, and friends.  He earns a lot of money doing yard work for a number of neighbors in the summer and wants to expand it to do more next summer. 

Saturday, November 2, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS Encore Ensemble Festival Outstanding Performers!!

Anika Baker and Ava Baker; Division III
Lauren Crawford and Gabi Deucher; Division IIB

They will perform in the "Outstanding Performer's Recital" and each receive a special ribbon and cash award (Anika and Ava $30 each--Lauren and Gabi $25 each)! Way to go!

Honorable Mention: Annika Pitcher and Andrew Pitcher; Division IIA

Friday, November 1, 2013

What an AWESOME Duet Recital held on October 28th, 2013 at Piano Gallery!! Definitely my favorite recital of the year. Each pair played two duets and will performing in the Encore Ensemble Festival this weekend.
Tanner Meeves and Karly Lenhart
Let's be honest: Do siblings always love to play duets together? 
Dallas and Faith Nixon
Andrew and Annika Pitcher



Makayla Harris and Faith Nixon
Sophi Deucher and Sadi Kelley
Brock and Clark Baker



Gabi Deucher and Lauren Crawford
Ava and Anika Baker
Almost the whole studio, with MY duet partner included! My sister, Jessica performed with me--a tradition to conclude the duet recital each year.