big changes for 2015!!

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J A N U A R Y S T A R S

Gavin D Piano

Miles G Piano

Yana Makoyed Piano

Rachel E Guitar

Karmen C Ukulele

Sophia B Piano

Sarah E. Ukulele

Practice Tip: Try to practice consistently at the same time each day. Plan time into the family schedule daily.

BIG CHANGES FOR 2015!! SUNDAY LESSONS TIMES AVAILABLE!!! BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW! NEW ROOM! WE HAVE ADDED A ROOM TO OPEN MORE TIME SLOTS! INQUIRE ABOUT OPEN AVAILABILITY!

Spotlight Students of the Month! MB: How old are you? Jayna : 13 Rocky: 11 MB: How long have you been at M.B.? Jayna: 6 years Rocky: 4 years MB: Do you play any other instrument? Jayna: Piano, Saxophone Rocky: Guitar, Saxophone MB: Do you have any animals? Jayna: we have a dog Rocky: A dog MB: Favorite Music? Jayna: 5 SOS is my favorite group Rocky: Enter the Sandman by Metallica MB: Sports? Jayna: Volleyball Rocky: Baseball Both kids enjoy riding quads and going camping as well.

January 2015 MB Teacher Question: WHAT IS YOUR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION? PRACTICE VIOLIN AND PIANO MORE!KATTIE

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Come Enjoy This Family-Friendly Rogers & Hammerstein Musical With A Contemporary Take On This Classic Tale. January 9, 10, 15, 16 And 17 At 7 P.M January 10 At 2 P.M. $10 Adults; $7 Students & Seniors (Tickets Available At Door) Union High School Performing Arts Complex, 6201 Nw Friberg/Strunk Street, Camas, Wa 98607. Questions: 360-6046250 Ext. 7466 Vso Chamber Music Series: "A Bright New Year"Sunday, January 11, 2015 - 3:00pm The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra Presents "A Bright New Year," Part Of Its 2014-15 Chamber Music Series. Admission: $25 ($10 For Students With Id Kiggins Theatre 1101 Main St. Vancouver, Wa

SPEND MORE TIME PLAYING DRUMS – REBECCA

Fort Vancouver Lantern Tours Experience Live Theater And Take A Lantern-Lit Journey With A Park Ranger. Peek Into The Past With Costumed Interpreters Performing Historical Vignettes Of A Night At Fort Vancouver. Learn About Your Urban National Park Then And Now While Walking Through The Fort's Buildings. Finish Off Your Evening By Sharing A Cup Of Hot Cider With The Talented Cos Tume Interpreters And Park Rangers! January 10 & 24 February 14 & 28tours Start Promptly At 7:00 Pm. Gates Open At 6:30 Pm. Tours Last 1 Hour And 30 Minutes. Cost: $10 For Ages 16 And Over, $7 For All Children Under The Age Of 15 Years

Is your teacher sold out? Monday-Friday: 3-8pm ask about earlier and later times

Saturday: 9-2pm ask about earlier and later times

Sunday: 11am-2pm

Rachael: 4 spots ---Piano, Voice

Olivia: 6 spots ---Ukulele, Violin, Guitar, Piano, Voice,

Rebecca: 5 spots ---Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Voice

Cello

Steve: 2 spot ---Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass, Voice

Ian- 7 spots ---Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass, Ukulele

Hunter: 6 spots ---Violin, Piano, Viola, Accordion,

Nick: 2 spots ---Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Ukulele,

Cello, Mandolin Kattie: SOLD OUT

Voice

How to Get Through a Recital Calmly The moment you've been dreading all month has come and your turn in the recital program is here. Do you get up, sweatypalmed and queasy, feeling every eye on you? Or do you walk calmly up and bring them to tears with your beautiful music?

Steps 1 Try not to let frantic thoughts harbor in your mind, such as "What if I forget the entire piece?", or "I'm going to

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make a huge mistake!". You will have to do it anyway, worrying or not, so try and think only positive thoughts instead. Even if at first you find it hard to believe yourself, soon you will start to feel convinced by your own confident Before your recital, eat two spoonfuls of honey. This works in your system in such a way as to make you calmer during and after recital. If your palms are sweaty before, keep some baby powder handy and nearby to sprinkle quickly on your hands before you go on. If your hands are cold, stay near a radiator beforehand to warm them up so you can play at your optimum. Pretend that you are simply rehearsing and doing your best at it, and try to completely forget there is an audience. Think to yourself, "What would honestly happen if I mess up?" Truth is, no one will care. Just do your best and have fun with it!

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Feel and live the music and pretend that you composed it yourself. If you make a mistake, the worst thing you can do is let it get to you. Try to just forget about it, and move on. If you absolutely cannot, it is ok to stop and take a deep breath before restarting Even if you have made a few mistakes, you must still walk off the stage with a smile and confident walk. The people will think you are confident and unfazed by a few little things and in turn will feel pleased by your confidence. It is easier to picture this by turning it around so you are in their place. You have just seen someone finish a piano recital after a few mistakes: they rush offstage with their head low, and don't even acknowledge the clapping. Do you feel any better for the person, or do you raise an eyebrow at their lack of confidence? Ensure that you are very well practiced and prepared for your recital before it happens. Even if you did make a mistake, unless one of the audience members knows the song, they might not even notice! Just know that you will do your best! And remember, the people came to hear a performance, not a stiffly played piece where all the notes are right but there isn't any feeling.

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RECITALS The LINK Church 7321 Ne 110th St Vancouver, WA JANUARY 31ST 9AM RACHAEL 10:30AM IAN & KATTIE 12:00PM HUNTER (MON, TUES SAT) 1:30PM HUNTER (THURS & FRI) 3:00PM OLIVIA FEBRUARY 7TH 9:00AM STEVE (TUES & WED) 10:30AM STEVE (MON, THURS, FRI) 12:30PM NICK (MON & FRI) 1:45PM NICK (WED & SAT) 3:00PM REBECCA

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