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Marching into Spring | March Newsletter

Vivaldi Music Academy's March Newsletter

Dear Vivaldi Students and Families,

Vivaldi Music Academy is fast approaching 1400 students! I would like to thank all of you and our wonderful community for bringing us to the forefront of music education as the largest music school in Houston and one of the largest music schools in the United States. We have amazing performance opportunities for our students in the upcoming months including our John F Kennedy Center debut in Washington, D.C. Congratulations to all the Vivaldi students and parents who will embark on this incredible journey!

Zeljko Pavlovic, Director

Violin lessons, Cello Lessons, Guitar Lessons at Houston's premier Music School, Vivaldi Music Academy
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1st Annual Young Musician’s Showcase

Twelve selected Vivaldi students will be showcasing their musical talents at our first annual Young Musician’s Showcase. Come celebrate their achievements at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel on April 22nd. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Invite your friends and family!

Vivaldi Music Academy's Young Musician's Showcase
Early Childhood Music Classes goes to Chick-fil-a

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Seasons Program is partnering with our friends at Chick Fil A for a fun-filled musical adventure at 9:30 am on March 9th at their Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway location. Join us for the preschool playhouse as we laugh, sing, and dance to the first steps towards a life-long love for music!

Congratulations to our Vivaldi Strings and Choir groups for their awesome performances at the Children’s Museum of Houston! Their next performance will be at West University Elementary School’s Art Night on March 30th!

Vivaldi Strings performs at the Children's Museum

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2017 JOHN F KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE FILLED IN MINUTES!

On January 23rd, dedicated parents eagerly waited at our West U and Bellaire locations to reserve their spots for our Kennedy Center Debut this summer! Spots filled in minutes and we are excited to see everyone perform in Washington, D.C. on June 23rd!

Vivaldi Music Academy parents ready to register for The Kennedy Center
Vivaldi Rocks - Guitar performance class for students at Vivaldi Music Academy

VIVALDI ROCKS GROUP GUITAR PROGRAM STARTS IN MARCH!

Jam to your favorite tunes with our new group guitar glasses held on Saturdays at 3 pm starting March 25th at our Bellaire location! 

The Vivaldi Rocks group guitar program serves as the perfect complement to private lessons and prepares students to participate in various community performances and special events.

Vivaldi Group Guitar classes:

  • Reinforce what the student is learning in private lessons
  • Increase student motivation to practice
  • Promote self-sufficient musicianship as well as teamwork
  • Help students gain a greater understanding for advanced music concepts
  • Encourage students to explore new repertoire
  • Provide an opportunity for students to socialize and form friendships

Don’t miss out! Sign up today by calling us at 832-404-2299 – spots are going fast! 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

SPRING RECESS: Vivaldi Music Academy will be closed for Spring Recess March13th-17th.  Classes and lessons will resume Saturday, March 18th. No make-up classes will be required for the holidays.

Musical Ladder Testing: March 26th – April 1st

Musical Ladder System at Vivaldi Music Academy

SUMMER RECITALS: JUNE 3rd, 10th, and 17th at Houston Baptist University. Details coming soon!

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WEST U

3914 Gramercy St. Suite B
Houston, Texas 77025
713-858-9617

BELLAIRE

5305 Bissonnet St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
832-404-2299

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February News & Updates

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Join us at the Children’s Museum of Houston on Thursday Feb 23rd at 6:30 pm as our Vivaldi Strings and Choir class gather to perform for the Spotlight Performance series. Thursdays are also family night at the museum so admission is free!

Bringing our love of music to the community!

WUES International Fest - Voice and Violin

Our faculty members Josan, Emilio and Jenee participated in West University Elementary School’s International Festival on Thursday January 26th along with staff member Chardae – a fun time was had by all!

Vivaldi Seasons - Shares their love for Jazz this February

February the Vivaldi Seasons program is celebrating jazz and black history month! These fun-filled classes are for students ages 1- 6 years old! Every month, our teachers selected a theme related to the month! It will be full of jazz and history! Sign-up for a free preview today!

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Winner of the iPhone7 Referral Contest is:

SAM T.

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We love music project!

Express your love for music, your teacher and Vivaldi Music Academy with art work of your choice! Submit your artwork throughout the month of February that shows your love for music and we will proudly display your work at our schools. Any medium is welcome, as long as it fits within 8.5” x 11” space. We are looking forward to seeing all of our students creativity!

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Practice Journals

We are proud to announce the Musical Ladder System developed by our director’s colleague, Mr Marty Fort. The system is used throughout the United States and Canada to help students keep track of their progress through a rewards system that kids will love. The first round of evaluations will be held the last week of March. You will also be able to communicate and gauge your child’s lesson with our practice journals available for purchase. Please talk to the front desk and your teachers so you can get started!

Faculty Concert!

Vivaldi Music Academy Faculty Recital 2017
Arsh and John – Voice and Piano teachers at Faculty Recital

Congratulations to our faculty on their wonderful performances at the Faculty Concert and thank you to all of our students and Vivaldi families who attended.

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January News and Updates

WISHING YOU A MUSICAL 2017 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Bellaire Grand Opening – Vivaldi Music Academy

We are celebrating our one-year birthday at our Bellaire location that opened on January 13th 2016! How time flies and we are grateful to our Vivaldi family with over 1200 students enrolled for music lessons between our two locations. An exciting 2017 is on the horizon with our John F Kennedy Center debut in Washington D.C., faculty concert at Houston Baptist University, and our first annual Student Showcase in April. Stay tuned for more!

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REGISTRATION BEGINS 9 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 21st

Vivaldi Music Academy performs at the Family Theater, the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Friday June 23rd 2017. Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform at this prestigious venue in the nation’s capital.  Registration begins 9 am Saturday January 21st by phone, email or in person at both of our locations on a first-come first-serve basis. We hope to see you there!

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Join us for an evening of musical adventures with our talented faculty as they perform at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel on Saturday January 28th. Starting at 7 pm the concert is sure to provide inspiration for students and admiration for the amazing faculty who bring music education to the forefront of our community. Admission is free, open to the public and all ages are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

WINTER RECITALS AT SHEPHERD SCHOOL OF MUSIC, RICE UNIVERSITY

We are looking forward to seeing our students perform on Sunday January 8th and Saturday January 14th. Please be sure to double check your recital time, date and directions for parking. Also, allow yourself plenty of time for parking and reaching the hall. Please let us know if you have an questions PRIOR to your recital day. Good luck!

Ring in the new year with music lessons at Houston’s premier music academy!

Celebrate 2017 with music lessons at Vivaldi – an educational benefit for growing and developing minds, as a hobby for an instrument you wish to regain, or as a new challenge this coming year. Set your goals today by calling us at West U (713-858-9617) or Bellaire (832-404-2299)!

Musical Ladder System offered at Vivaldi Music Academy

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to announce the Musical Ladder System for student lesson engagement and progress. Developed by Director Zeljko Pavlovic’s colleague, music academy owner Mr. Marty Fort and used by music schools throughout the United States and Canada, the Music Ladder System will help you keep track of your child’s progress through a rewards program that kids will love. You will also be able to keep track of your lesson notes in our new practice journal available for purchase. Please talk to your teachers or the front desk so you can get started!

Vivaldi Music Academy’s Practice Journals

Introducing Vivaldi Music Academy’s NEW Practice Journals for students to keep track of lesson notes! The journal can be purchased at either location – talk to the front desk to get your practice journal!

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WINNER OF THE iPHONE 7
REFERRAL CONTEST TO BE
ANNOUNCED
JANUARY 15th!

REFERRAL
REWARDS

Refer a friend & receive a FREE lesson! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons, receive $10 o! and your friend will receive FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value).

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December News & Updates

Vivaldi Music Academy Goes to the Family Theater at the Kennedy Center

We are pleased to announce our summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Family Theater on Friday June 23rd, 2017. Registration will begin Saturday January 21st at 9 am. Please see  https://www.vivaldimusicacademy.com/kennedy-center-2017/ for more details on how to register!

Introducing the Musical Ladder System

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to introduce the Musical Ladder System for student lesson engagement and progress. Developed by Director Zeljko Pavlovic’s colleague, music academy owner Marty Fort and used by music schools throughout the US and Canada, the Musical Ladder System will help you keep track of your child’s progress through a rewards program that kids love. More details coming soon!

Musical Ladder System offered at Vivaldi Music Academy

REMINDER

Winter Recitals 2016-2017

We are looking forward to seeing everyone perform! Please be sure to double-check your recital time and date and directions for parking. Please allow yourself plenty of time for parking and reaching the hall.

WHEN IS THE RECITAL?  

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

WHERE IS IT?

Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
*Students must be enrolled in the Academy at the time of the recital in order to participate
Please let us know if you have any questions prior to your recital day*

WINTER RECESS

The Academy will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 19th-Sunday January 1st.  Classes and lessons will resume Monday January 2nd.

For current students only:

Please remember that lessons are billed on a 48-week year with 4 weeks of holidays built into the schedule.  You receive an average of 4 lessons per month. When you have 5 lessons in 5 week months, we do not charge you more and when you have less than 4 lessons we do not charge you less.  No make-ups are required for holiday closures.

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Upcoming Events

December Student Winter recitals:

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016

Winter Recess

Monday, December 19th-Sunday January 1st.
Classes and lessons will resume Monday January 2nd.

January Student Winter Recitals

Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Kennedy Center Registration

Saturday January 21st 9 am

Faculty Concert

Saturday January 28th 7 pm
Houston Baptist University

Student of the Month: Addison C.!

  1. What school do you currently attend?
    • Lovett Elementary, 5th Grade
  2. What do you like most about playing violin?
    • How much I have been able to improve in the last few years. I started a bit later than everyone else in my school since I began learning on a wind instrument before switching to violin. I was struggling to keep up at first but over the last couple of years I have made great strides and have been playing in the top orchestra at school.
  3. When did you start taking violin lessons?
    • I started in 2nd grade
  4. What advice do you have for those who would like to take violin lessons?
    • Listen to you instructors. They can teach you techniques and music pieces that will make you a top player.
  5. Tell us about auditioning for All City Orchestra.
    • I rode a bus to a different school. There was a judge behind a curtain so he or she could not see me or any of the students auditioning. We, of course, could not see the judge either. They did that so only the way we played would count. Nothing about how we looked or whether the judge knew one of us personally would come into play. They gave us three pieces to learn 10 days ahead of the audition. They were harder pieces than I usually play. I practiced a great deal for the 10 days I had.
    • There were students from all over HISD and even some homeschoolers auditioning. They gave us all codes so they would not use our name when calling us so the judge would not know the name of the person on the other side of the curtain. I played the songs I had practiced intensely for the last week and a half. The next week, I went to my after school practice like I do every week. My orchestra teacher had posted the list on the wall. I saw my name highlighted and my teacher made an announcement about all who made it into the All City Orchestra!
  6. When you found out you were selected, how did you feel?
    • I felt great for accomplishing something with all of that practice. It was hard to concentrate for after school practice that day because I was so happy. I cannot wait until spring when we start practicing as an All City Orchestra.
addison-c – Violin Student at Vivaldi Music Academy
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October Newsletter

Enrolling Now!

October is the perfect month to begin fall music lessons.  Don’t miss your chance to join our phenomenal Academy with amazing teachers and performance opportunities. Call 713-858-9617 (West U) or 832-404-2299 (Bellaire) and ENROLL TODAY!

Vivaldi Stings and Vivaldi Voices – Performance

Congratulations to our students who performed at the Tahiri Justice Center Gala last month!  We can’t wait to see the Halloween performance of our Strings Group and Children’s Choir at Hermann Park on Saturday October 29th. Please come out to the Lake Plaza in Hermann Park at noon to view the performance and support our students!

Where will Vivaldi Music Academy go for the Summer 2017 performance?

Hint: It’s the busiest performing arts facility in the United States!

Stay tuned for our November announcement!!

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Costume Contest!

Show us your best, spookiest, funniest, outlandish, and cutest costumes from October 1st to November 1st. Share your photos with the hashtag  #VivaldiHalloween on your social media or email us your pictures to info@vivaldimusicacademy.com.

Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $50 gift card!

Winter Recital

Vivaldi Music Academy will be holding our Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music on Sunday December 11 2016, Saturday December 17 2016, Sunday January 8 2017 and Saturday January 14 2017. Participation in recitals boosts confidence, provides goals, and builds new skills for students! Please speak to your teachers to ensure you are ready to participate.

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New Seasons Class Time!

Our popular Winter class for 4-6 year olds has a new time slot on Saturdays at noon. Sign up today and ensure your child has a head start in music education and great preparation for private lesson!

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Student of the Month

Guitar Student

Stella started her musical adventure with guitar in January with teacher, Sam Perez.  At the summer recital, Stella took the stage with her performance playing “Shake it off” by Taylor Swift – who is also her favorite musical artist. The advice she has for those who are interested in guitar, “play music that makes you the happiest!”

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

October 1st – 10 am Nov 1st : Submit your entries for Vivaldi’s Costume Contest via email or hashtag #VivaldiHalloween on social media

Monday, October 10th at 9 am: A link to Sign Up Genius will be emailed to students to sign up for the Winter recital

Saturday, October 29th at Noon: Vivaldi Strings and Choir perform at Hermann Park Lake Plaza

Friday, November 4th at 8 pm: Sign Up Genius for the Winter Recital will close.

Fall Recess:  Wednesday November 23rd-Sunday November 27th. Classes and lessons resume Monday November 28th.

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News & Notes – September Newsletter

Join the fun with Vivaldi Strings Performance Program and the Vivaldi Voices Children’s Choir! Sign up today!

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The Vivaldi Strings Performance Program serves as a perfect adjunct to private lessons in string instruments, exposing string students to the chamber music (small group) setting to develop self-sufficiency as well as teamwork through peer interaction. Focusing on various aspects of musicianship and designed to reinforce students’ learning in private lessons through collective musical tutelage, each student is motivated to practice as a valuable ensemble member.

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The Vivaldi Voices program offers Houston’s young vocalists, ages 6-10, the opportunity to light up the stage while learning the fundamentals of vocal technique. Our group voice faculty coach young singers to utilize their voices safely while singing popular songs from musical theater to the classics as well as today’s pop hits! The Vivaldi Voices look forward to performances in our biannual recitals as well as numerous performance opportunities throughout Houston.

We have exciting performances lined up for Fall 2016! Join the fun today!

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Tahirih Justice Center
Performance Opportunity

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to participate in the Tahirih Justice Center’s Gala on September 17th. Our Vivaldi String Performance Group will have the opportunity to open for this charity event for women and children in need

From August 24th - 31st, we partnered with The American Red Cross to provide disaster relief for the 20,000 families displaced by the Louisiana flooding. This means that for one week, your check-ins helped support people affected by the flooding. If you would like to help more, please visit the American Red Cross at http://www.redcross.org/.

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Mark Your Calendars for the upcoming Winter Recitals!

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We are excited to have our students perform and see their amazing progress for the Winter Recital! Please discuss with your teacher if you or your child will be ready. Students must be approved by their teacher and enrolled in the Academy at the time of the recital in order to participate.

The Winter Recitals will be held at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University on the following dates:

Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Please be aware of the following additional dates:

Monday September 26th: Details including schedule and expectations for the recital will be   emailed to students

Monday October 10th at 9 am: A link to Sign Up Genius will be emailed to students in order to sign up for the recital. Students will be able to sign up for their teacher’s designated day/time slot(s) or any other day/time slot you prefer.

Friday November 4th at 8 pm: Sign Up Genius will close.

Where is Vivaldi Music Academy going next?

Stay tuned for our big announcement in October of our special Summer 2017 performance venue!!

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Referral Rewards – VMA – Houston

Congratulations to our Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic referral winners in the month of August!

Thank you to: Natalie N. (Gold), Hannah & Benjamin T. (Silver), and Rohan P. (Bronze)!

WEST U
3914 Gramercy St. Suite B
Houston, Texas 77025
713-858-9617

BELLAIRE
5305 Bissonnet St.
Bellaire, Texas 77401
832-404-2299

Upcoming Events

Winter Recital – Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
Sunday December 11 2016
Saturday December 17 2016
Sunday January 8 2017
Saturday January 14 2017

Faculty Recital: Houston Baptist University
Saturday January 28th 2017

Refer a friend & receive a FREE LESSON! Or refer a friend for Vivaldi Seasons and receive $10 off and your friend will receive a FREE REGISTRATION (up to $45 value)

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Venice Edition – July Newsletter

Milo M – Vivaldi’s Church
Matthew Gutwald – Vivaldi’s Church

Check out our hashtag
#VivaldiGoestoVenice
on social media for a glimpse of our Venetian debut!

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Congratulations to our students and faculty on their Venetian debut!

Students and faculty arrived on June 23rd for a recital of a lifetime by water bus (vaporetto), water taxi, train and on foot through the canals and streets of Venice at the Santa Maria della Pieta (Vivaldi’s church). The Pieta hosted a gathering of family and friends to celebrate an early evening of music, music education and our namesake Antonio Vivaldi. Tourists and locals joined the audience to enjoy our students’ performances along with faculty performances that included pieces from an Italian favorite, Cinema Paradiso.

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Vivaldi’s Church – performance

Vivaldi, the famous Venetian composer and master of violin, wrote countless compositions during his time as a music educator at the Santa Maria della Pieta from 1703-1740. While rising to the rank of concertmaster, Vivaldi directed the children’s choir and all-girls orchestra through the church’s orphanage at the time, the Ospedale della Pieta. Established in the fourteenth century, the Ospedale now operates as the Instituto Provinciale Per L’Infanzia, a charitable institution that provides education and assists children and mothers in need. All proceeds from our recital benefited this charity for children and women.

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NEW class times for Early Childhood Development Music Classes – Vivaldi Seasons

Our popular early childhood music classes are filling up quick – so we have added new class times! We are brimming with new ideas and can’t wait to share our new classes with you developed by our very own faculty. Our Seasons program and classes will focus on overall musicianship, introduction to instruments and serve as the best music preparatory program for your child to enter into private instruction.

Winter

ages 4 – 6

Thursday at 5pm – BELLAIRE

Summer

ages 2-3

Monday at 10 am – West U

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to announce our partnership with River Oaks Chamber Orchestra!

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ROCO is a professional chamber orchestra of 40 select musicians from Houston and all over the world, creating and collaborating together in a way unlike any other chamber orchestra in the country. ROCO instills a culture of creative collaborations that result in varied programming and a range of interpretations. Yet it is always presented in the unique ROCO style, approachable, conversational, and personal. Benefits for Vivaldi students and families will be announced in the fall…stay tuned!

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REFER A FRIEND

& RECEIVE A FREE LESSON!
or refer a friend for
Vivaldi Seasons, receive $10 off!
and your friend will receive
FREE REGISTRATION
(up to $45 value)

Upcoming Events

Summer Recess 2016
Saturday, July 2nd – Tuesday, July 5th
(classes and lessons resume Wednesday July 6th 2016)

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Vivaldi Music Academy Announces Carnegie Hall Debut for Students and Faculty!

Come join us in The Big Apple!

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Dear Students and Parents,

Vivaldi Music Academy is proud to announce our Carnegie Hall Student and Faculty Recital in New York City! The concert will be held in the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, June 27th 2015 at 7:30 pm!

*  Students of all ages and levels are welcome to participate in the recital.

* It’s easy to register – just email us info@vivaldimusicacademy.com or call us at 713-858-9617 starting November 15th at 9 am.

* Registration will proceed on a “first-come first-serve” basis for the first 50 students. A non-refundable registration fee of $250 for one student or $300 per family will be due at the time of registration.

***NO EXCEPTIONS****

* Registration includes professional photos and video from the recital along with a group tour at a New York City landmark (to be announced).

The Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall performance is an amazing opportunity for our students to perform in one of the most prestigious venues in the world. Your child and family will have a great experience and many memories to cherish in the years to come.

Check out our link at http://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2015/6/27/0730/PM/Vivaldi-Music-Academy-Faculty-and-Student-Recital/

Spots are limited and will go quickly! Please let us know if you have any questions and we’ll be happy to help you.

Happy Practicing!

Regards,

Zeljko Pavlovic, Director

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