Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Halloween is Just Around the Corner

This week I am sending home Halloween music for our group lesson which is the last week in October. The kids are all choosing really great music and I am already looking forward to a great group lesson!

Remember that the October group lesson is our "Halloween Party" and the kids are invited to wear their costumes to the group lesson. No one has to wear their costume, but it is lots of fun!

I will be sending home more information on the group lessons next week so that you can plan on the correct day to send your child. 

Thanks for a great year so far!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Wow!

First off, sorry for not updating last week! With the holiday, it completely slipped my mind.

This week, I just cannot get over how grateful I am for this wonderful job! Each day is so rewarding when your kids come so prepared and excited to show me what they have been working on! I also am so appreciative of your willingness to work with me with my busy schedule. I have a heavy school load this semester and lots of students and you have been so understanding of the times I have had to reschedule or even cancel. You are all so wonderful and I thank you for making this such a great experience for me!

So some updates on what has been going on: Our focus for this month is on practicing and practicing skills. Your kids have truly risen to the challenge that I have given them to practice more often and to practice more in depth. Many of them have come to lessons so excited to tell me the story that they have matched with their song for the week that helps them to remember certain things about it! It has been fun to watch the kids reach beyond the notes and find the deeper parts of the music!

Either next week or the week after I will be sending home some Halloween music for our group lesson. I am really excited for the group lesson and hope you'll encourage your kids to work on this music right away! 

Thanks again for a great year!