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THE ACADEMY ACCENTFALL 2012

The Academy AccentFall 2012

In this issue…

Meet New Faculty!

WBP Festival 2012

Student Article

Introducing New Programs!

2012-2013 Festivals

Blue Note Brainteasers

A Fall Review

Student, Alumni, and Faculty News

A Thanksgiving Message from the Executive Director

On behalf of our faculty and staff, I would like to extend a special "thank you" to our Music Academy family. Because of your support as parents, grandparents, students, volunteers, donors, and friends, our artist faculty share the power of music with nearly a thousand in our facility, neighborhood schools, and retirement communities.

Thank you parents and grandparents...for making lessons a priority in your life! Music lessons are an investment of both money and time. We appreciate the hours of support and encouragement necessary in developing the young musician.

Thank you to our students...for enriching your lives with music study. I have enjoyed hearing the fruits of your labor at our Student Showcase Recitals, Adult Recitals, masterclasses, and festivals. We congratulate our students of all ages as you unlock the creative potential within!

Thank you to our volunteers...for your hours of service. As a non-profit community music school, we rely on volunteers to help us in many ways. Thank you to those who serve on our Board of Directors, assist at competitions and festivals, help us with marketing, and the many others who give the gift of time.

Thank you to our donors....for your financial support. Because of the support of individuals, foundations, and corporations, The Music Academy enables students of all ages, interests, abilities, and backgrounds, to discover, develop, realize, and express their innate talents. You make it possible for our artist faculty to work our mission everyday!

Thank you to all our friends in the community...for spreading the word about The Music Academy. The more lives we reach with the power of music, the greater our impact.

Thank you for supporting Lessons for Life!

With gratitude,

Kellie Burgess

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Kristen Gobetz, voice

When did you begin to study music?

I began music lessons at 16 in 10th grade (voice)

What is the best thing about teaching?

The best thing about teaching is having the chance to perpetuate the love of music. Music envelopes all of the qualities in a person that make us completely human.

Advice for beginners?Practice, embrace mistakes,

ask questions, love the process and not the product, never give up- you'll get there.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

My superpower would be to clean/ organize/ prepare food etc. at the snap of a finger (like Sabrina the teenage witch!)

Any other thoughts? Never be afraid to fail.

Remember that no matter what it is, there is something special which is unique unto you and which no one can take away from you. Never be afraid to try new things.

Meet our New Faculty!

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Percussion Festivalwas held May 19, 2012. The day included a Jazz workshop, a Hand Drumming clinic, a Breathing workshop, and a Faculty Recital. Thanks to the following faculty for participating: Dr. Andrew Dancy, Artistic Director/Percussion Faculty; Dr. Cat Keen- Hock, Clarinet Faculty; Lissie Okopny, Guest Flute Faculty; Clay Perry, Trumpet Faculty; Christina Palermo, Percussion Faculty; and Peter Shanahan, Flute Faculty.

The following students received Superior Ratings:

•Julie Cadigan (flute), student of Peter Shanahan•Nicholas Dobson (percussion), student of Christina Palermo•Caroline Sullivan (flute), student of Peter Shanahan

The following students received Excellent Ratings:

•Alexis Baril (flute), student of Peter Shanahan•Ann E Ford (percussion), student of Christina Palermo•Jemma Johnson (flute), student of Peter Shanahan•Catherine Ryu (clarinet), student of Cat Keen Hock•Rachel Thomas (flute), student of Lissie Okopny

The 3rd Annual Woodwind, Brass, and

Have you heard about our partnerships in local schools?

Our mission is to enable students to discover, develop, realize, and express their innate talents. In keeping with that goal, The Music Academy has created programs with various area schools to give students an opportunity to experience the excitement of music. If you are interested in bringing music instruction to your school, contact The Music Academy to bring Lessons for Life to your students.

Noble AcademyOur Lady of GraceGreensboro MontessoriLindley Elementary Pre-KJesse Wharton ElementaryBrooks Global Studies

We also offer regular programs in several

retirement communities:

Abbotswood at Irving ParkWell-Spring

Heritage GreensThe Salvation Army Senior Center

Currently we teach lessons and classes at the following schools:

Dr. Susan Fanchersaxophone

When did you start learning to play the saxophone?

In 4th grade, band programs began in my school, so I begged my parents to let me play a band instrument. My aunt had an old saxophone just sitting in a closet and my uncle had an old trombone, so I was offered those two instruments. I chose the saxophone, even though I had NO IDEA what it was; the name just sounded fun! It was love at first sight when I saw all those beautiful pearl keys and shiny brass!

Best thing about teaching?The best thing about teaching is

being a part of guiding a student to achieve his or her potential.

Advice for beginners?Be patient with yourself and

practice as close to every day as possible. Remember to look back from time to time and see how far you've come!


I wish I had photographic memory, so that I could memorize music more easily!

Any other thoughts?Fill your space in the world with

love and joy.



An Article by Music Academy Student Ellie Little

To me, there are two parts of music. The technical part, and the interpretive part. Both are equally important and contributive to the art, but only one you can teach.

The technical half of music is, in my mind, the notes and how you play them. Maybe gracing the piano with a booming crescendo or dotting the keyboard with light staccatos, it all boils down to playing the correct notes in the correctstyle. It is ensuring the piece is played how the

composer wanted it to be. This can (not easily, of course) be taught and achieved.

The other part of music, however, is how one may interpret the music. Some young musicians may not be able to do this quite yet, and a small bit of the concept is able to be explained and taught, but most of it remains a mystery except to those who were born with the capability to master it. Interpreting the music is to find the raw emotion that lies there. It is not the tone, nor should be confused with it, but it is how the musician feels while playing it. No, not the composer. The composer of the piece may have a general or specific emotion or feeling in mind when generating the piece, but only the musician can carry it out.

Two Parts

Introducing the Accelerated Program and Conservatory!

The Accelerated Program is accepting students of middle school and high school ages for the Spring 2013 term and will expand the program to accept younger students for the Fall 2013 term. The Accelerated Program will be offering a diverse spectrum of musical experiences for the highly motivated student at the late intermediate to the advanced level.

The Conservatory will open in the Fall 2013 term - by audition only - and will offer a thorough musical curriculum that is specifically directed for serious students of advanced level who are planning to pursue the study of music at the college level.

For more information about these programs, look for details on our website in December! Contact Christy Wisuthseriwong if you have any questions at [email protected] or 336.379.8748, ext. 203.

Brooke Mahanes, violin

When did you begin music lessons?

I started private music lessons in 7th grade when we moved from VA Beach to Fluvanna County outside Charlottesville -- they had no orchestra in the schools, so my Mom made sure I could still play violin by getting me lessons.

Best thing about teaching?Getting to work one-on-one

with people, learning with them and watching them grow.

Advice for beginners?Listen to as much music as

you can and go to as many concerts as you can. When you can play or sing a few notes on your instrument, go make music with others. Practice at least 5 minutes every single day.


I would like a magic wand that would give a little extra help when I needed it.



We welcomed Kami Rowan as performer, presenter and guest judge!

This festival offered concerts performed by guest artists and MANC faculty, workshops for teachers and students, a masterclass, and competitions with elementary, middle and high school divisions.

8th Annual Guitar Festival and Competition:November 9th & 10th, 2012

This year we offered adjudicated events in the areas of solo literature and technique, piano ensemble coachings, an ensemble recital, and a teacher workshop.

Recording engineer Chris Rachel conducted an open house of MANC's recording studio, and Piano Technician Evelyn Smith from NoteWorthy Piano Service gave us a tour "Inside the Piano”!

4th Annual Piano Festival: November 17th, 2012

Congratulations to the winners of the2012 Guitar Competition!

Elementary Division:1st Place -Zac Merrill2nd Place - James Gledhill

Middle School Division:1st Place - Nolan Harvel2nd Place - Maximus Merrill

High School Non Classical Division:1st Place - Jordan Hawkins2nd Place - Grayson Cox3rd Place - Caitlin Dibble4th Place - Casey Perkins

High School Classical Division:1st Place - Chris Staton2nd Place - Sam Biogioli3rd Place - Risuin Ksor4th Place - Olivia Mason

Looking ahead to 2013!

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March 23rd

April 13th



Mark Your Calendars!

The 7th annual Marimba Christmas is December 13, 2012 at 7pm at the Greensboro Cultural Center. Dr. Andrew Dancy is the

founder and director of Marimba Christmas.

Bluenote Brainteasers ACROSS1. MANC faculty member Mittie Douglass teaches ______4. cancels a flat or sharp6. The piano typically has 88 _____9. musical term for loud11. two people performing together13. Called the "King of Pop" Michael ________14. high notes are written on the treble ____18. highest instrument in the string family20. This composer's most widely recognized piece for piano is "Für Elise”

DOWN2. person who directs the orchestra3. composer who live 1685-1750; wrote the Well-Tempered Clavier5. MANC teacher with a huge butterfly in her studio Janice ______7. pop singer Taylor ________8. The Fab Four, also known as the _________10. short, detached notes12. MANC guitar teacher who also plays lute and sitar _____ Brown.14. special ending to a piece of music15. the staff has _____ lines16. MANC phrase "Lessons for _____"17. ______signature tells the number of beats per measure19. note that gets four beats21. A half note gets _______ beats

Dr. Christian McIvor, trumpet

When did you start music lessons?I started piano at age 4 and trumpet at 9.

Best thing about teaching?Watching students get excited when they realize what they're capable of.

Advice for beginners?Have fun! You end up learning the most when you're enjoying what you're doing. Try to find interesting, imaginative ways to challenge yourself. When you have fun with the process of getting better, you never feel like you're working. Practicing shouldn't be boring, it should be fun!

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?The ability to read people's minds. Why? You tell me...

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There are eighth noteshidden on each page of this newsletter. Can you find all 10?

January 10th: 6pmJanuary 17th: 10am

February 7th: 6pmFebruary 21st: 10am

May 2nd: 6pmMay 16th: 10am

June 6th: 6pmJune 20th: 10am

Join us for a Lessons for Life Experience:

March 7th: 6pmMarch 21st: 10am

April 11th: 6pmApril 18th: 10am

Performance Highlights from Summer and Fall 2012!

Marion PratnickiVoice Masterclass

Zoosical! A Children’s Concert

3rd AnnualHalloween Piano

Recitals

2012 Summer Piano Practice Olympics

Play it Forward: Faculty & Friends Concert

Adult Student Recital


Michelle Zint, violin

When did you begin music lessons?My grandma gave me piano lessons when I was 6, and I started playing the violin when I was 7.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?I think I would have the ability to teleport - I could travel the world any time I wanted, and I'd never be late to anything!

Best thing about teaching?It's just an amazing and rewarding experience to watch students discover music for themselves! When a student gets truly excited about what he or she is able to express with a violin, that makes every minute worth the effort.

Advice for beginners?Strive to do your best from the beginning; habits are made quickly, and a good foundation is SO beneficial in the long run!

Any other thoughts?Success is just as much about having the desire and the determination to reach your goals as it does about any innate talents. You never know how far you can go until you try!


MANC was Awarded Nonprofit of the Year for2012 by the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium!

Music Academy Students Excel!

The Nu Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presented Jeff Piegari, student of Andrew Dancy, with a "Service for All Mankind Award" on March 30th, 2012 at their 2nd

Annual PrIVYledged Pearls Award Ceremony.

Joel Ragan, MANC alumnus and graduate of the piano studio of Aaron Mood, was accepted into the Department of Music at UNC-Asheville for Fall 2012.

Several MANC students were accepted into Weaver Academy this fall:

Violin: Corey Smith, Diana Jimenez, and Jessica Schneider,students of Allison Willet.

Voice: Jasmine Ismail, Jahrbil Cook, students of Stephanie Foley-Davis, and Grace Hochrein, student of Mittie Douglass.

Guitar: Anthony Bratcher, student of Ken Brown

Piano: Angel Parpard-Jacke, student of Samee Griffith

Rachel Callahan, voice student of Mittie Douglass, will be performing as a munchkin in the Community Theater of Greensboro’s, November production of The Wizard of Oz.

Grace Hochrein and Shalini Kapil, voice students of Mittie Douglass, recently participated in the All County Chorus Mixed Choir concert. Grace represented Weaver Academy and Shalini represented Page High School.

Kane Ma, student of Brooke Mahanes, was accepted as a violinist for the Greensboro Symphony Youth Orchestra this September.

Megan Chang, student of Kellie Burgess, auditioned for All-County High School Orchestra and received the placement of 3rd Chair.

Rebekah Wofford, piano student of Christy Wisuthseriwong, won first place in her age division (13- and 14-year-olds) in the Junior Dairy Fitting and Showmanship Competition at the N.C. State Fair with her 4-year-old Brown Swiss cow named Brush Creek Barrow Shauna.

Madeleine Harris, voice student of Mittie Douglass, played the lead role in Caldwell Academy’s fall production of Peter Pan.

Lauren Small, voice student of Mittie Douglass, won the Talent Show for the Girls Camp at Camp Seafarer, in Arapahoe, NC, this summer. As a result of winning, she sang The National Anthem for their end of camp celebration which included 2,500 attendees.

Faculty News

Dr. Andrew Dancy, Samee Griffith, and Aaron Mood were each awarded the Mary Elizabeth King Brown Teaching Excellence Award for the 2011-2012 year.

Dr. Andrew Dancy participated in the first annual ArtsMash, a Community Collaborative Concert celebrating dance, music, theater and visual art, on August 4, 2012.

Stephanie Foley-Davis recently performed as Cherubino in The Marriage of Figaro with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.


Answer Key: Blue note Brainteaser

Musical Word Scramble:

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2 Conductor3 Bach5 Wells7 Swift8 Beatles10 Staccato12 Ken14 Coda15 Five17 Time19 Whole21 Two

ACROSS

1 Voice4 Natural6 Keys9 Forte11 Duet13 Jackson14 Clef18Violin20 Beethoven

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Our Music Academy families are a diverse crowd and you each bring unique talents to our organization. If you are interested in becoming more involved at MANC by volunteering at an event, becoming an Ambassador in our program, or serving our mission in some other way, please let us know. If you haven't already, join us one day for a Lessons for Life Experience where you can learn more about our organization. Learn more.

If you are looking for additional ways to support The Music Academy

please check these ideas from faculty and staff. If you have items to donate or would prefer to make a monetary

contribution please let us know!*

Gift certificates to Lowes or Sherwin Williams for paint/supplies: any amount would be appreciated

*Copier for upstairs Teachers' Lounge

($300)*

Cello Chair ($180)*

Timpani ($2000 depending on selection)

*Flat Screen for upstairs and

downstairs waiting areas ($400- $800)

*Wireless printer ($100)

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