I am so happy to say that my dental and other health sagas seem to be coming to an end and I am feeling so much better that I am almost dangerous – like back to my old energy levels. Hope this continues.
The Soirée is coming together well and there will be 23 performers, aged from 5 years to 77 years (me playing duets). The venue is the lovely ERUUF with the good piano and tiered sanctuary. The date is May 12 Friday at 5:30 – 6:15 (lots of young performances don’t last long). I am going to open up at 5 and there are some more advanced players who should come early to warm up on the specific piano. A program will be coming next week but most students know what they are playing. The last one was so wonderful I really hope everyone can come even if you are not performing.
The venue charge is $340. It is a lot more than other venues but it is the one I want for the students and families and I will pay it. However if there are families who can afford to make a small contribution I would be most grateful – you could add that to the May fees. But you don’t have to – I am very fortunate in my life being able to work into my elder years. The Soirées are really important so that students have a goal to work towards and they get to see and hear each other and socialize with their peers. It is a critical part of my practice.
Sadly I cannot do the DSA playathon this time and had to cancel that on May 6. I just have too much going on to manage and in addition the DSA wants me to be an adjudicator for their piano festival and that is on May 6 – cannot manage two events on the one day. Let’s focus now on the Soirée.
May will be the last month of lessons for the Spring Semester. I leave for Germany June 2. I will be back teaching July and August and will send more details about summer lessons.
Practice well and am including myself in that – more than one duet!! I am so excited about the Soirée program!
