Recitals & Events
Fall Semester 2023
Begins August 21, ends December 12.
Pop & Jazz and Classical Recitals (NWSMTA) on September 24
Studio Jam Session (virtual) on October 14
Festival of Pianos (NWSMTA) on October 14-15
Community Service Performance at Sunrise of Schaumburg Oct. 29
Sonata/Sonatina Festival (NWSMTA) on November 12
AIM Theory exams at Harper College:
December 3 (levels 3-12)
Christmas/Holiday Recital at Brookdale Senior Living on Dec 10
Summer Session 2023
Begins May 15, ends August 19 (flexible scheduling - 14 weeks.
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May 15-31 New Student interviews
Spring Semester 2023
Begins January 9, ends May 12 (17 weeks)
AIM Theory exams at Harper College:
January 29 (Levels 3-9 Theory)
March 12 (Levels 3-9 Performance)
April 16 (Levels 1-2)
Community Service performance - Sunrise of Schaumburg Feb 19 3:00
Midwest Keyboard Performers Challenge Feb 26
Community Service performance - Sunrise of Schaumburg Mar 19 3:00
Spring Break: March 27-April 1
April 23: Pop & Jazz Recital at Rolling Meadows Library
May 7 Studio Ensemble Recital at Brookdale Senior Living Hoffman Estates 2:00 pm
Fall Semester 2022
Begins August 22, ends December 10
Studio Master Classes: Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 20
at Sunrise of Schaumburg 2:30 - 4:30 pm
AIM Theory exams at Harper College - none during
this semester
Pop & Jazz Recital - October 16 at Rolling Meadows
Library
Community Service Performance/Master Class Nov. 20
Sunrise of Schaumburg 3:30
Sonata/Sonatina Festival - November 6 Harper College
Christmas/Holiday Recital - December 4 at
Sunrise of Schaumburg 3:00 - 4:30
Summer Session 2022
Begins May 16, ends August 20
(flexible scheduling -see Calendar for instructor availability)
May 16 - 31: New student interviews
Spring Semester 2022
Begins January 10, ends May 15
AIM Theory (Levels 3-9) January 30 Harper College
AIM Performance (Levels 3-9) March 13 Harper College
SPRING BREAK 1 (March 21-26)
AIM Levels 1-2 April 10 Harper College
Pop & Jazz Recital - April 24 3:30 pm
SPRING BREAK 2 (April 25-30)
Studio JAM Session - May 15 4:00 pm
Fall Semester 2021
Begins August 23, ends December 11
Pop & Jazz Recital October 24 3:30 pm
Sonata/Sonatina Festival at Harper College November 7
Holiday Recital December 5 4:00 at COTC Presbyterian Church
Summer Session 2021
May 17 - 31: Interviews with new students
June 1 - August 22: Flexible lesson scheduling - 16 weeks
Spring Semester 2021
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Begins January 4, ends May 15
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Winter Holiday Meet & Greet - January 3 1:00 - 1:30 pm
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AIM (Levels 5-12 Theory) - January 31 online
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AIM (Levels 3-9 Performance) - March 14 online
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Spring Break - NO LESSONS - March 22-26
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Pop & Jazz Recital - April 25 online
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Studio Ensemble Workshop (aka Studio JAM session) May 2 4:00 pm
Fall Semester 2020
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Begins August 20, ends December 21
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Classical Recital - October 25 online
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AIM (levels 1-4) - November 15 online
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Holiday Recital - December 6 4:00 pm
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January 3 (Sunday) 2021 - Winter "pick-up" Party
Summer Session 2020
May 18 - 31: Interviews with new students
May 18 - August 20: Flexible lesson scheduling (online)
Spring Semester 2020
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Begins January 6, ends May 15
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AIM (Theory levels 5-12) at Harper College - January 26
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AIM (Performance levels 3-9) at Harper College - March 15 rescheduled
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Pop & Jazz Recital - April 26 (cancelled)
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Studio Ensemble Workshop - May 17 (online)
Fall Semester 2019
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Begins August 19, ends December 16
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Community Service Performance: Sunrise Senior Living 3:00 pm - November 17
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Pop & Jazz Recital - October 27 3:30 pm
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Sonata/Sonatina Festival at Harper College - November 3
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AIM (Levels 1-4) at Harper College - November 10
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Christmas/Holiday Recital - December 8 at Church of the Holy Spirit 3:00 pm
Summer Session 2019
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May 20 - 31: Interviews with new students!
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June 1 - August 10: Flexible lesson scheduing with Ms. B and Mr. Davenport
Spring Semester 2019
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Semester Begins January 7 - Ends May 16
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January 27 - AIM (Level 5 and up) Theory at Harper College.
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March 10 - AIM (Level 3-9) Performance at Harper College
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March 25-29 - SPRING BREAK
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April 7 at 5:00 pm - 4th Annual Studio Ensemble Workshop in the studio
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April 14 - Pop & Jazz Recital at Rolling Meadows Library 3:30 pm
Fall Semester 2018
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Begins August 20, ends December 14.
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Pop & Jazz Recital is October 28. DEADLINE to enroll is October 14.
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Sonata/Sonatina Festival at Harper College is November 4. DEADLINE to enroll: October 14.
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AIM (Levels 1-3) at Harper College is November 11.
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Holiday Recital is at Church of the Holy Spirit on Dec. 2.
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Please check again for updated events!
Summer Session 2018
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Begins June 5, ends August 17
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Flexible lesson scheduling is available Tuesdays through Thursdays from June 5 - August 17. Students must commit to at least 5 summer lessons in order to keep their current lesson time, or be guaranteed a lesson time in the Fall Semester. Students can choose to work on composition, A.I.M., Sonatinas for the Festival, duets, or "fun" pieces!
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Piano Camp is scheduled for Wednesdays, July 18 - August 15 from 5:30 - 6:20 pm at the studio.
Spring Semester 2018
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Spring Semester begins January 8 and ends May 25.
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3rd Annual Studio Ensemble Workshop (a.k.a. Studio Jam Session) - May 20 at 7:00 pm.
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Pop & Jazz Recital at Rolling Meadows Public Library on April 15 at 3:30 p.m.
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A.I.M. evaluations at Harper College - Levels 5-12 Theory on January 28. Levels 3-9 Performance evaluations March 11.
Fall Semester 2017
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Fall Semester begins August 21 and ends December 15.
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Community Service event: Performance at Sunrise Senior Living facility October 14 and 15 at 3:00 pm. Sign up to attend either day!
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Pop/Jazz Recital at Barrington Public Library on Sunday, October 29 - 3:30 pm
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Sonata/Sonatina Festival (NWSMTA) at Harper College Nov 5.
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A.I.M. Levels 1-2 and 3-4 Theory at Harper College Nov. 12
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Holiday Recital is December 2 at 6:30 pm at Church of the Holy Spirit on Bode Road, Schaumburg.
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Please check back for more events and dates!
Summer Session 2017
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Flexible lesson scheduling is available Monday through Thursdays from June 1 - August 18. Students must commit to at least 5 summer lessons in order to keep their current lesson time, or be guaranteed a lesson time in the Fall Semester. Students can choose to work on composition, A.I.M., Sonatinas for the Festival, duets, or "fun" pieces!
Spring 2017 Events
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2nd Annual Studio Ensemble Workshop - April 22 and 23 - 3:00 p.m.
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NWSMTA Pop & Jazz Recital at Rolling Meadows Library - April 30 - 3:30 p.m.
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Spring Recital and Community Service Event - Sunrise Senior Living - May 6 and 7 - 3:00 p.m.
Fall 2016 Events
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Sunrise Senior Living on October 15 and 16 at 3:00 pm
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Sonata-Sonatina Festival at Harper College Nov. 6, 2016
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A.I.M. evaluations (MTNA) at Harper College Nov. 13, 2016
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Recital on December 4, 2016 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg, IL 3:00 pm A.I.M. awards will be presented, Studio Challenge winners will receive tropies.
Spring and Summer 2016 Recitals
Our Spring Recital was May 16 and 17 at 3:00 pm at Sunrise Senior Living in Schaumburg. This was also our community service event.
Students are encouraged to memorize their pieces but bring the music “just in case”.
Christmas 2015 Recital
Christmas Recital 2015 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Schaumburg at 2:00 pm. A.I.M. awards will be presented; 100-Day Studio Challenge winners will receive trophies; Toys for Tots donations will be collected and donated.

Studio Challenge Winners - Fall 2018

Studio Ensemble Workshop

Studio Ensemble Workshop

Pop and Jazz Recital

Sunrise Senior Living Recital
