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WISHING YOU A MUSICAL 2018 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Celebrate 2018 with music lessons at Vivaldi Music Academy– 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)!

We are celebrating our two-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 1500 students enrolled for music lessons between our two locations. An exciting 2018 is on the horizon with our encore performance at the Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall,  faculty concert at Houston Baptist University benefiting the KnowAutism foundation, and so much more!)

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy’s

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm

Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th FOR VIVALDI STUDENTS ONLY

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email). Recital spots will go quickly, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B            713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St.                      832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

CHECK OUT OUR ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE!
Faculty Concert - Jan 26th

Friday, January 26th at 8pm
Houston Baptist University | Dunham Theater
(7502 Fondren Rd, Houston, TX 77074)
Please join us for an exciting evening of musical performances by our talented faculty, special guests, and Director Zeljko Pavlovic! Admission is free and open to the public; donations benefiting the KnowAutism foundation are encouraged and greatly appreciated at the door and during intermission. Free parking is also available across from the Morris Cultural Center.

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Congratulations to all of our students for a job well done at our Winter Recitals! We’re so proud of you and look forward to more upcoming performances!

January Vivaldi Seasons - Theme

Vivaldi Seasons, Early Childhood Music Program’s December Theme will share stories of the upcoming holidays, sing popular holiday tunes and learn about the Nutcracker! Read Vivaldi Seasons blog to learn more!

Vivaldi Season's January Blog

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Thursday January 11th: Preschool Playhouse at Chick-Fil-A (Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway) at 9:30am

Saturday January 13th: Registration for Carnegie Hall performance July 2018 begins at 8 am

Friday January 26th: Faculty concert benefiting the KnowAutism Foundation at Houston Baptist University at 8 pm

Sunday, January 21st - 27th: Musical Ladder Testing

INSPIRE YOUR FRIENDS!

Refer your friends to the academy and receive a FREE LESSON! Your friends will receive a FREE registration. Vivaldi Seasons will receive a FREE class! (Up to $45 offer)

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Happy Holidays from Vivaldi Music Academy | December Newsletter

Happy Holidays from Vivaldi Music Academy
Winter Recital banner - 2017

Vivaldi Music Academy will be holding our Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) on Saturday December 9th, Sunday December 10th, Saturday December 16th and Sunday December 17th. Don’t forget – family and friends are welcome to attend! We can’t wait to see all of our students perform!

Updated Parking Details:

The current parking lot for Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) will be closed to prepare for construction site for a new music and opera building. The West Lot 2 has been designated for all Shepherd School of Music (Alice Pratt Brown Hall) events. The easiest way to access this lot is to enter campus from Entrance #18 off Rice Boulevard and then turn right at the parking gates to West Lot 2. For visitors with disabilities, accessible parking will be available at the south end of the lot.

A credit card will be required to pay for parking for West Lot 2. The fees for the use of these lots are $1 for each 30 minutes, with a $11 daily maximum.​

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy’s

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm

Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th FOR VIVALDI STUDENTS ONLY

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email). Recital spots will go quickly, so don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B            713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St.                      832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

CHECK OUT OUR ANNOUNCEMENT VIDEO HERE!
Vivaldi Season | Kids Music Classes at Vivaldi Music Academy
Vivaldi Seasons - December

Vivaldi Seasons, Early Childhood Music Program’s December Theme will share stories of the upcoming holidays, sing popular holiday tunes and learn about the Nutcracker! Read Vivaldi Seasons blog to learn more!

Vivaldi Season's December Blog
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We hope you will be able to help out our friends at the Know Autism Foundation this holiday season. The KNOWAutism Foundation provides direct financial assistance to families with children on the spectrum to help reduce the financial burden of diagnosis and therapeutic services. KNOWAutism also partners with other organizations to support community based programs that serve special needs students, promote awareness and early intervention, and provide a library of resources and referrals. Any contribution, big or small, is immensely appreciated!
If you would like to donate to the foundation please follow this link http://www.know-autism.org/donate.html
If you would like to be a part of the foundation’s Reach for the Stars Gala on February 22nd 2018 at the Briar Club, please follow this link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/knowautism-2018-reach-for-the-stars-gala-tickets-36286242127 or if you would like to donate an item for the auction, please follow this link http://www.know-autism.org/events.html
With your help, together we can transform lives, one child at a time.

Happy-Holiday-2017

Don’t forget – the Academy will be closed from Friday, Dec 22nd – Tuesday, Jan 2nd, 2018. Classes and lessons will resume Wednesday January 3rd 2018.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th: Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music
December 22nd – Jan 2nd : Vivaldi Music Academy Closed for Winter Recess
January 13th – Registration for Carnegie Hall performance begins at 8 am for Vivaldi students only

INSPIRE YOUR FRIENDS!

Refer your friends to the academy and receive a FREE LESSON! Your friends will receive a FREE registration. Vivaldi Seasons will receive a FREE class! (Up to $45 offer)

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Vivaldi goes to…Carnegie Hall | November Newsletter

Vivaldi goes to...Carnegie Hall | November Newsletter

In celebration of our five year anniversary in 2018, we are pleased to announce:

Vivaldi Music Academy's

Encore Performance at the

Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall!

Thursday July 5th 2pm
Friday July 6th 8 pm

REGISTRATION BEGINS 8 AM SATURDAY JANUARY 13th

(in person at one of our two locations or via phone or email for Vivaldi students only)

Students of all levels and ages are invited to take the stage for this once in a lifetime opportunity!

West U: 3914 Gramercy St, Suite B 713-858-9617

Bellaire: 5305 Bissonnet St. 832-404-2299

info@vivaldimusicacademy.com

Another round of applause for our awesome Vivaldi Children’s Choir and Strings groups on their performances at Hermann Park on October 28th! We loved seeing them make music in all their awesome costumes!

Hermann Park Performance with Vivaldi Strings
Hermann Park Performance - Vivaldi Voices
Halloween Contest at Vivaldi Music Academy

Whether they’re spooky, silly, or something else entirely, our students, staff, and faculty sure knew how to get in the Halloween spirit! Thanks to our Vivaldi kids for your fabulous entries! Congratulations Zoey R for winning the raffle and we hope you enjoy your iPic gift card!

Winter Recital - Rice University

Vivaldi Music Academy will be holding our Student Winter Recitals at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music on Saturday December 9th, Sunday December 10th, Saturday December 16th and Sunday December 17th. 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. A link to Sign-up genius was sent out to parents on October 27th for recital sign-up! If you did not receive the link, please make sure you have not unsubscribed from our mailing list.

Happy Thanksgiving Vivaldi Families

Don’t forget: Vivaldi Music Academy will be closed for Fall Recess Tuesday November 21st through Sunday November 26th. Classes and lessons will resume Monday November 27th.

MLS- Sister and Brother

Don’t forget: Musical Ladder System testing November 27th-Dec 3rd. Earn your certificates and bracelets while tracking progress in a fun and motivating system for Vivaldi students!

Mark Your Calendars:

November 9th: Join us at Chick-Fil-A on Holcombe and Buffalo Speedway for our PreSchool PlayHouse at 9:30 am

November 26th: Sign up Genius for Winter Recital closes

Fall Recess: Tuesday November 21st through Sunday November 26th. Classes and lessons resume Monday November 27th.

Musical Ladder Testing: Monday, Nov 27th - Sunday, Dec 3rd

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July Newsletter 2017 | Kennedy Center Edition

Congratulations to all of our students for their amazing performances at the The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC this past month! It was so exciting for our students, faculty and Vivaldi families to experience a recital in our nation’s capital.

To learn more about Vivaldi Music Academy’s debut at the Kennedy Center, follow our hashtag #vivaldigoestoKennedyCenter on social media. Stay tuned for our next musical adventure in 2018!

The Kennedy Center Logo
Director Zeljko Pavlovic - Vivaldi Music Academy
Alex Pavlovic at The Kennedy Center
Voice student at the Kennedy Center
Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.
Vivaldi Music Academy Voice student at the Kennedy Center
Giri and Uma Peters perform in Washington D.C.
Violin student takes the stage in Washington D.C.
Vivaldi Music Academy performs at Vivaldi Music Academy
Vivaldi Music Academy debuts at The Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

#VivaldiGoesToKennedyCenter

Musical Ladder System - Student Achievement Program

Don't forget - the next Musical Ladder assessment will be held
Sunday, July 23rd - Saturday, July 29th

NEXT ASSESSMENT WEEKS
Sun, Aug 27th - Sat. Sept 2nd
Sun, Sept 24th - Sat. Sept 30th
Sun, Oct 29th - Sat. Nov 4th
Mon, Nov 27th - Sun Dec 3rd

Musical Ladder Piano student

Join us at Chick-Fil-A for our preschool playhouse event!
Our wonderful Vivaldi Seasons teacher, Miss Sharon, will share a
sneak peak into our music program for young children -Vivaldi Seasons.

Vivaldi Seasons and Chick-fila

REFFERAL 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)

Our summer recitals here in Houston were a huge success! Congratulations to everyone for their hard work and fabulous performances at Houston Baptist University’s Belin Chapel. We’re looking forward to our Winter Recitals December 2017 at Rice University!

Summer Recital for Vivaldi Music Academy students
Violin Lessons in Houston

We’re so proud of Alexa C. on her acceptance into the Houston Youth Symphony! Alexa is always working hard to achieve her musical goals with her teacher, Ms. Courtney, and is also an active violinist for the American Festival of the Arts (AFA).

We hope everyone had a safe and happy July 4th holiday!

4th of July - VMA

Mark Your Calendars!

Preschool Playhouse - Chick-fil-a, Buffalo Speedway/Holcombe
Thursday, July 13th at 9:30am

Musical Ladder Testing
Sunday, July 23rd - Saturday, July 29th

Vivalid Strings performs with The Piano Guys
Friday, August 25th - Details coming soon!

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John F. Kennedy Center Debut 2017 | June Newsletter

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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

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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!

Vivaldi Music Academy Musical Ladder Students

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

Vivaldi Music Academy offers music lessons during the summer

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 - Top ranked place for Music Lessons

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

Vivaldi Music Academy Summer Recital Banner

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

Outside of Houston Baptist University
Houston Baptist University - Summer Recital

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

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May News

Cello Lessons at Vivaldi Music Academy

VIVALDI MUSIC ACADEMY GOES TO THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER!

Houston's Premier Music School goes to Washington D.C. to perform at the 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 music

Greater 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!
Vivaldi Music Academy offers music lessons during the summer
Vivaldi Music Academy Summer Recital Banner

It’s Summer Recital Time!
Houston Baptist University – Belin Chapel

There are many benefits for participating in a recital including:

1)   Giving students something to work towards (motivation to practice!)
2)   Performance experience
3)   Inspiration from watching more advanced performers
4)   A feeling of pride and accomplishment

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!
Vivaldi Music Academy faculty

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!
Vivaldi Music Academy students perform at Houston Baptist University

Congratulations to our students for their amazing performances at the First Annual Young Musician’s Showcase! We are so proud of you!
HBU - Young Musician's Showcase students take the stage

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 17th

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)
Vivaldi Strings - Group Violin Class

DON’T FORGET – THE ACADEMY WILL BE CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY, MONDAY MAY 29th!
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