McLelland Piano Studio of Birmingham/Hoover, Alabama
Student Kudos Page!!
Students, always remember that the TRUE REWARD is in the music-making itself! Never give up on your talents and dreams!
Congrats to our 1-minute club members!!
Recruiting MORE MEMBERS! So, make sure to include flashcard drill in EVERY practice session!
And, don't forget,
you never know when you'll have a "check-up test" to see if you STILL qualify as a 1-minute club member .... keep drilling, even after you've joined!
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December, 2008 - Kudos to all the talented students who shared holiday cheer with shoppers with their wonderful performances of Christmas piano solos and duets. Many thanks to Forbes Piano for providing the grand piano and Brookwood Mall for providing the venue for BMTA's "Sounds of the Season".
2009 Studio Awards
PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE AWARDS
For students who performed in the 2009 Spring Studio Recital: Lily R., Kendall P, Robyn S, Caroline M, Momo N, Mina O, Rose R, Garrison D, Ryan W, Austin M, Evelyn C, Alex P, Mya B, Kate L, Kennedy T, Raven G, Rachel B, Allison M, Sam V, Eric V, Kathryn F, Eamon G, Sean W.
(April '09 - March '10 Awards to be presented at 2010 Spring Recital/Awards Ceremony):
April '09: Eric and Sam V.
May '09: Mina O.
June '09: Eric V. (AMTA state winner)
July '09: Sam V.
August '09: Garrison D.
March, 2009
Studio Festival and Opus One Aberg Piano Competition Results:
Congratulations to all students who participated in our 2nd annual Studio Festival and Opus One Aberg Piano Competition.
Every student will win a trophy in this event after 10 points are achieved in the performance category. Congratulations to the following students who will be winning their 1st (10 Point) trophy:
Rachel, Garrison, Eamon, Kendall, Rose, Eric, and Sam
In addition, our marvelous adjudicator Dr. Monica Horn provided some wonderful comments for us and chose the following students for special honors:
Kudos to:
2009 1st Place Trophy Winner, Group A: Rose R.
2009 1st Place Trophy Winner, Group B: Eamon G.
2009 2nd Place Medal Winner, Group A: Garrison D.
2009 2nd Place Medal Winner, Group B: Sam V.
2009 3rd Place Medal Winner, Group A: Evelyn C.
2009 3rd Place Medal Winner, Group B: Eric V.2009 Honorable Mention Ribbon Winners, Group A:
May, 2008: A big kudos to all students receiving the highest ratings at April AMTA District auditions ("double Outstandings") and to Eamon G. and Sean W. who were old enough to proceed onto the state level. Eamon was a STATE WINNER and Sean was an HONORABLE MENTION WINNER! This is a very special honor and we are all very proud of you!
Congrats to all of the 2008 Summer Piano Camp participants! Garrison, Sam, Eric, Rachel, Rose, Robyn and Kendall. Your wonderful performances, attitude, cooperation and special contributions made this one of the BEST camps we've ever held! Miss Amy's favorite hi-lites? Music Twister, Keyboard Carnival, Famous Pianists Treasure Hunt, Pipe Organ Workshop, Piano ensemble rehearsals, Guest Piano Recitalist Edward Forstman, Masterclass with Guest Teacher Jody Coombs, Dinner and Composer Movies ... wow! what a busy but FUN week!
Hello, I'm Officer Mouldoon, in charge of Scale Jail patrol. Have you been practicing your KT&T and weekly C-Code Challenge at the beginning of each practice session?
