Solo & Ensemble is upon us

Wow, I thought it was just recently that students were getting their solo & ensemble music for the first time. Although that music was given out in January, it's now mid-March and it is time to perform it. :)

Some advise for students, we are always striving for the best possible performance and you should always do your best. That includes practicing your best leading up to the festival. Do not set time limits on your practicing. Instead, work for goals and how much work you can get done based on whether you have accomplished your goal. It is sad to see a student practice his/her heart out but then be done because the timer goes off 15 minutes into your practice session. That performance will not be as good as it could have been. Work until you solve problem areas of your music, work towards your goal of a great performance, and you will see and feel the benefits of performing in music.

I encourage all parents to be as supportive this week as possible. Give positive comments to help your child along. This is a stressful time and your children need your support.

"Music is the movement of sound to reach the soul
for the education of its virtue."
-Plato