December 2009
December 12
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Nursing Home Rehearsal (pending)
Middlesex College
4PM
(Date Pending)
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December 19
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Nursing Home Recital
Carlton Willard in Bedford
2PM
This is a low pressure, fun recital that students are invited to participate in. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher.
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December 23, 2009 - January 4, 2010
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No Lessons
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January 2010
January 10
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
4PM
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January 23
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Piano Rehearsal
4PM
The rehearsal is for students only without the parents. Every student will get a chance to try out their pieces on the new piano and get used to the touch of the piano and the pedal. Please always have your children bring their music with them wherever they go to play the piano. The rehearsal will be about 45 minutes long.
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January 24
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NEPTA Junior Recital - First Parish of Watertown, Watertown, MA
For students grades K - 6. This recital is not judged or graded, but students should be very prepared with their pieces before they participate in this recital. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: Dec. 23, 2009)
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January 30
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End of the Semester Piano Recital
4PM
This is going to be our last recital for this school year. I would like everyone to participate in it. Everyone will play from one to three pieces that they have worked all semester long. I would like to ask you parents if you could bring some food and drinks for the refreshments after the recital. If you are willing to bring it, please let me know, so that we don't end up bringing the same things. I am very much looking forward to this recital!
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January 31
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NEPTA Intermediate I Recital - First Parish of Watertown, Watertown, MA
For students’ grades 6 - 8 playing music at the intermediate level. This recital is not judged or graded, but students should be very prepared with their pieces before they participate in this recital. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: Dec. 30, 2009)
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February 2010
February 6
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
10AM
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February 27
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Judged Festival – Wellesley Free Library, Wellesley, MA
TBA
Students are required to perform one piece from the list. The Judged Festivals theme for this year is Sonatina and Sonta. Students will compete for an award in front of the judges and receive prizes. (Postmark deadline: Dec. 30, 2009)
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February 28
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
TBA
This is a low pressure event where students play two pieces of their choice for an evaluator. This is a good place to "try-out" programs and repertoire, and a good event to do because all it takes is the will to go out and do it! Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: February 14, 2010)
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February 28
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NEPTA Intermediate II Recital - First Parish of Watertown, Watertown, MA
For students’ grades 8 - 12 playing music at the intermediate level. This recital is not judged or graded, but students should be very prepared with their pieces before they participate in this recital. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: Jan. 28, 2010)
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March 2010
March 7
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Senior Recital - First Parish of Watertown, Watertown, MA
For students’ grades 9 - 12 playing music at the intermediate level. This recital is not judged or graded, but students should be very prepared with their pieces before they participate in this recital. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: Feb. 6, 2010)
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March 14
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20th/21st Century Recital - First Parish of Watertown, Watertown, MA
For students’ grades K - 12 playing music at the intermediate level. This recital is not judged or graded, but students should be very prepared with their pieces before they participate in this recital. Students interested in this event should speak with their teacher. (Postmark deadline: Feb. 13, 2010)
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April 2010
April 3
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
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April 11
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
4PM
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April 17
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Nursing Home Recital (pending)
Time and Location TBA
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May 2010
May 1
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
10AM
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May 8
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Piano Rehearsal
Middlesex College
4PM
The rehearsal is for students only without the parents. Every student will get a chance to try out their pieces on the new piano and get used to the touch of the piano and the pedal. Please always have your children bring their music with them wherever they go to play the piano. The rehearsal will be about 45 minutes long.
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May 14-15
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National Music Certificate Program (NMCP) - Reading, MA
Theory Examination
Postmark deadline: February - register online
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May 15
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MMTA Bay State Contest - Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg, MA
This is the statewide competition held yearly. This is an event where students from around the state compete in their age groups. Students who would like to participate in this event should speak with their teacher for more information. (Postmark deadline: April 1st)
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May 22
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End of the Year Piano Recital
Middlesex College
4PM
This is going to be our last recital for this school year. I would like everyone to participate in it. Everyone will play from one to three pieces that they have worked all semester long. I would like to ask you parents if you could bring some food and drinks for the refreshments after the recital. If you are willing to bring it, please let me know, so that we don't end up bringing the same things. I am very much looking forward to this recital!
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May 23
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CAMSA Recital – Fenn School, Concord, MA
4PM (Beginner/Intermediate)
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June 2010
June 1-5
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National Music Certificate Program (NMCP) - Reading, MA
Practical Examination
The Practical and Theory Exams will be held during this time period, but the exact dates are yet to be announced. The following is copied from their website:
The high standards of National Music Certificate Program (NMCP) curriculum are made available to American students through the National Music Certificate Program. Practical piano and music theory examinations are conducted each year in select communities through a network of examination centers. Each year, more than 100,000 students participate in the internationally recognized Certificate Program.
The Certificate Program starts with two preparatory levels, suitable for piano students completing their first and second years of study, respectively. The Program then progresses through ten consecutive grades (Grades 1 - 10), and culminates in certification as an Associate of The Royal Conservatory of Music (the ARCT diploma). The examinations available for each level, grade, and certification, serve as logical assessment points for developing musicians.
For more information, you can visit their website at www.nationalmusiccertificate.org. Students interested in the NMCP Exams should speak to their teacher.
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