"There is a connection, hard to explain logically but easy to feel between achievement in public life and progress in the arts"
John F. Kennedy Center Debut 2017 | June Newsletter
June Newsletter | 2017
Vivaldi Music Academy is pleased to announce our students’ summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts’ Family Theater.
We can’t wait to perform in our nation’s capital!Follow us on social media
#vivaldigoestoKennedyCenter
The Center, which opened on September 8, 1971, continues its efforts to fulfill President Kennedy's vision for the performing arts. Each year, the institution that bears President Kennedy's name brings his dream to fruition, touching the lives of millions of people through thousands of performances by the greatest artists from across America and around the world.
The new 324-seat Family Theater provides a new home for world-class performances for the nation's youth. "This new venue" said Michael Kaiser, former Kennedy Center President, "expands the Kennedy Center's ability to produce and present excellent works for young people."
REACH FOR THE STARS
With amazing teachers, Vivaldi studentsare gearing up for the next Musical Ladder tests and are sure to shine!
NEXT MUSICAL LADDER
ASSESSMENT WEEKS
Sat June 24th - Fri. June 30th
Sun, July 23rd - Sat. July 29th
Sun, Aug 27th - Sat. Sept 2nd
Sun, Sept 24th - Sat. Sept 30th
Sun, Oct 29th - Sat. Nov 4th
Mon, Nov 27th - Sun Dec 3rd
Don’t miss out on a musical summer – spots are going fast and we’d love for you to join us at Vivaldi Music Academy! Call us today at West University 713-858-9617 or Bellaire 832-404-2299 and sign up today!
VOTE FOR US
Vivaldi Music Academy has been nominated by Kids Out and About for the top 20 places to take kids in Houston!
We need your help to vote for us by June 15th! Vote for Vivaldi Music Academy under the "Favorite Arts Education Facility": http://houston.kidsoutan-about.com/voteHouston
Congratulations on achieving a major milestone in your musical development! Participation in recitals boosts confidence, provides goals, and builds new skills for students!
June 3rd, June 10th, and June 17th
Please let us know if you have any questions prior to your recital day. We look forward to your performance in June!
Happy Practicing!
Houston Baptist University-Morris Cultural Arts Center Belin Chapel
7502 Fondren Rd. Houston, Texas 77074
REFERRAL REWARDS
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).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday June 3rd, Saturday June 10th and Saturday June 17th: Summer Recitals, HBU
Friday June 23rd 7:30 pm: Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC
Upcoming Musical Ladder Testing
Sat June 24th - Fri. June 30th
Independence Day Holiday
Saturday, July 1st, 2017 - Tuesday, July 4th, 2017
Classes and lessons will resume Wednesday, July 5th, 2017
May News
VIVALDI MUSIC ACADEMY GOES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER!
Vivaldi Music Academy is pleased to announce our students’ summer debut at the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts’ Family Theater. The Kennedy Center, located on 17 acres overlooking the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America’s living memorial to President Kennedy as well as the nation’s busiest arts facility. We can’t wait to perform in our nation’s capital! Follow us on social media #vivaldigoestoKennedyCenter
Don’t miss out on our amazing private and group music classes for the summer!
Fun and Motivating
Summer is the perfect time to break from the routine and learn musicGreater Focus
Without the worries of homework and other school-time activities, you can devote time and attention to music. Better focus leads to better practice!Time for Something New
Summer is the best time to try out a new instrument or two!No Backtracking
Stay ahead of the game and keep making progress through the summer!
It’s Summer Recital Time!
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There are many benefits for participating in a recital including: 1) Giving students something to work towards (motivation to practice!) We are looking forward to seeing our students showcase their musical talents at the Summer Recitals on June 3rd, June 10th and June 17th. An email with recital FAQs and sign up link was emailed to all students on May 3rd – please be sure to read through the information thoroughly to ensure a smooth recital day experience. If you have any questions, please let us know and we’ll be happy to help you! |
DON’T FORGET – THE ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 29th! |
We know many of you have summer plans and we hope you have tons of cool adventures! Since Vivaldi Music Academy is open year-round, it’s a good idea to start thinking about summer now!
Q. “How do lessons work in the summer?”
A. Vivaldi Music Academy is open year-round, and we do not close in the summer.Q. “Will there be space available in the fall?”
A. We actually grow in enrollment during the summer months! Some students withdraw, but we are getting a huge influx of new students for the summer and majority continue into the fall.Q. “How full is the Academy?”
A. As of today, we have 1400 students between our two locations and we are at capacity between the hours of 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. These are prime-time spots!Q. “If I withdraw for the summer, can I keep my spot for the fall?”
A. Lessons are first come, first serve so if students withdraw for the summer, we cannot guarantee that you will have a spot in the fall, as we will open the spot to new students.The big questions for all parents and
students to consider are:Do you want lessons with your teacher in the same time slot for the fall?
Do you want to keep your Musical Ladder System level for the fall?
If the answers are YES, there are TWO WAYS to keep your spot – please talk to the front desk so we can help you!
Music educators are real life superheroes. They educate, innovate, encourage and support. Every day they touch the lives of children and their impact extends far beyond the boundaries of the music lesson room. Tell us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram about your favorite music teacher at Vivaldi Music Academy!
Congratulations to our students for their amazing performances at the First Annual Young Musician’s Showcase! We are so proud of you! |
Allison Lee
Austin Longoria
Bowen Ma
Chanya Metheprayoon
Eran Straub
Esther Li
Ian Dessauer
Irene Chen
Julia Nguyen
Julian Weaver
Nicholas Wong
Henry Li
Nikhil Erabelli
Reva Sinha
Mark your calendars
Wednesday May 3rd 9 am
Sign-up genius email for Summer Recital
Sign-Up closes 8 pm May 17thMonday May 29th: Memorial Day
Vivaldi Music Academy CLOSEDSaturday June 3rd, Saturday June 10th and Saturday June 17th:
Summer Recitals, HBUFriday June 23rd 7:30 pm:
Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC
Referral Rewards
Refer a friend and 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)
DON’T FORGET – THE ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 29th!
April Newsletter
Make a splash this summer with music lessons at Houston’s premier music academy!
Fun and Motivating
Summer is the perfect time to break from the routine and learn music!
Greater Focus
Without the worries of homework, sports games and practices, you can devote time and attention to music. Better focus leads to better practice!
Time for Something New
Summer is the best time to try out a new instrument or two!
No Backtracking in the Fall
Stay ahead of the game and keep making progress through the summer!
Vivaldi Rocks, Strings and Choir Group Classes
You can jam to your favorite tunes with our new group guitar classes, Vivaldi Rocks! Our teachers will bring the tines and fun this summer.
We’re also slated to perform with the PIANO GUYS on August 25th, so summertime is the perfect time to brush up on your strings skills with our Vivaldi Strings program!
The Vivaldi Voices/Children’s Choir program offers Houston’s young vocalists, ages 6-10, an opportunity to light up the stage while learning the fundamentals of vocal technique.
Don’t miss out! Spots are going fast for the summer and we grow in enrollment! Call and enroll today at one of our convenient locations: West U: 713-858-9617 Bellaire: 832-404-2299
Join us for Vivaldi Music Academy’s 1st Annual Young Musician’s Showcase
Thirteen selected Vivaldi students will showcase their musical talents at our first annual Young Musician’s Showcase. Come celebrate their musical achievements at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel on Saturday April 22nd! The recital will begin at 7 pm.
Admission is FREE and open to all ages.
Free parking is available adjacent to the chapel.
Invite your friends and family!
Congratulations to Allison Lee, Austin Longoria, Bowen Ma, Chanya Methaprayoon, Eran Straub, Esther Li, Ian Dessauer, Irene Chen, Julia Nguyen, Julian Weaver, Nicholas Wong, Nikhil Erabellli and Reva Sinha!
Our Vivaldi Strings and Choir had a great time participating in West Elementary School’s Art Night on Thursday March 30th! Great job everyone!
KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMANCE FRIDAY JUNE 23rd 2017!
Oh the places you’ll go! From Carnegie Hall in New York City to Vivaldi’s Church in Venice, Italy, Vivaldi Music Academy is always on the go with amazing performance opportunities. Next up – our debut at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC on Friday June 23rd at 7:30 pm. DC here we come! #vivaldigoestokennedycenter
A special congratulations to all of our students who did an excellent job on their Musical Ladder Testing last week! Keep up the good work everyone!
Benjamin and Hannah
Lamees
Andrew and Daniel
Austin
SUMMER RECITALS JUNE 3rd, 10th and 17th at HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY!
Summer recitals are coming up quickly – please talk to your teachers if you would like to participate! You must be approved by your teacher in order to participate
We know many of you have summer plans and we hope you have tons of cool adventures! Since Vivaldi Music Academy is open year-round, it’s a good idea to start thinking about summer now!
- “How do lessons work in the summer?”
A. The Academy is open year-round, and we do not close in the summer. - “Do a lot of students quit in the summer?”
A. We actually grow in enrollment during the summer months! Some students withdraw, but we are getting a huge influx of new students for the summer and many continue into the fall. - “How full is the Academy?”
A. As of today, we have over 1300 students between our two locations and we are at capacity between the hours of 2:00 pm and 8:00 pm. These are prime-time spots! - “If we withdraw for the summer, can we keep our spot for fall?”
A. Lessons are first come, first serve; so if you withdraw for the summer, we cannot guarantee that we will have a spot for you in the fall, as we will open the spot to new students.
The big questions for all parents and students to consider are:
Do you want the same teacher, in the same time slot, in the fall?
Do you want to keep your Musical Ladder System level for the fall?
If the answers are YES, there are TWO WAYS to keep your teacher and spot!
Please talk to the front desk on how you can save your spot!
We’re here to help you!
Mark Your Calendars
Thursday April 6th 9:30 am: Vivaldi Seasons presents Preschool Play-House at Chick-Fil-A, Buffalo Speedway and Holcombe
Saturday April 22nd 7 pm: Young Musician’s Showcase, Houston Baptist University
Sunday April 23rd- Saturday April 29th: Musical Ladder Testing
Wednesday May 3rd 9 am: Sign-up Genius opens for Summer Recital (Sign-up Genius closes Wednesday May 17th at 8 pm)
Monday May 29th: Memorial Day – Vivaldi Music Academy CLOSED
Saturday June 3rd, Saturday June 10th and Saturday June 17th: Summer Recitals, HBU
Friday June 23rd 7:30 pm: Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC
REFERRAL REWARDS
Refer a friend and 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)