Upcoming Recitals:

Sunday, March 1, 2026, is the next date for studio recitals and the theme is Art and Music! Participating students are invited to bring some artwork to share! "Artwork" can be drawings, paintings, needlework, sewing, lego creations, origami, jewelry! Anything that celebrates the student's creativity!

Congratulations to the following students for special recognition or awards!

Elizabeth Matz won first place out of several students in the solo competition at the Holmen "Gathering of the Stars" show choir competition. She also was one of five selected "outstanding soloists" from about twenty finalists chosen by Luther College faculty at the Dorian choir festival. There were about 200 that auditioned from the group of approximately 900 students! Elizabeth is also a flute and piccolo finalist for the Adolph “Bud” Herseth Scholarship at Luther College. The first place winner will receive four years of free tuition! Elizabeth studies piano with David Reedy, cello with Randy Mastin, flute and piccolo with Mona Gardner and voice with Doreen Athnos.

Ethan Yao, Max Liu and Matthew Nian, (piano students at Reed Music Studios,) are part of the Onalaska Middle School MathCounts team that took first place at the Western Wisconsin Chapter competition. The team will compete next month at the state event in Sheboygan, WI. Additional congratulations to Ethan Yao for winning first place in the Countdown Round - Max Liu took third place and Matthew Nian took eighth place. Ali Abidi is the math team coach and he studies the violin at our studio.

Two voice students of Denise Rivera received recognition for vocal solos at their recent show choir solo competitions. Cooper Koepke won first place at an event in Eau Claire, and Ella Stacey took third place on two separate occasions, in Sparta and Sauk Prairie. Great job, Cooper and Ella!

Violin student, Shuzo Iwai, completed his Suzuki Violin Book 2 Graduation recital on Sunday, January 11th, 2026, accompanied by his teacher Alex Pehling. A Book Graduation Recital is usually held at the student’s home, where they play every piece in the book from memory accompanied by a duet part. Congratulations on your excellent work, Shuzo!

Kalicia McNeese, piano student of Andrea Matz, earned her first degree black belt on February 7, at H&H Karate in Onalaska. Good job, Kalicia!

The La Crosse Symphony Orchestra is celebrating the 36^th annual Valentine Ball! The Valentine Ball is one of the biggest annual fundraisers that supports the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra. Online bidding for the Silent Auction started Saturday, February 7th and will be closing at 8:30pm on Saturday, February 14th. Follow this link to view and bid on the silent auction items:

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2026 Keys and Cuisine

Elegant Dinner for Eight Donated by David Reedy

Enjoy a champagne welcome and a fine wine pairing with a gourmet dinner for eight guests at the 2026 Keys and Cuisine. Join us for an unforgettable evening of live piano performances on the custom Yamaha red grand piano, and dinner at the Villas on Cass, home of David Reedy, on May 9, 2026 or May 30, 2026. The date must be selected by February 28. This experience promises an elegant evening!



The night will begin with a performance by piano prodigy André Previn Peck, the 2024 Richard Record Rising Star Concerto Competition winner and December soloist with the LSO, from 5:30 to 6:00 pm. From 6:00 to 8:00 pm, enjoy soothing background music by jazz pianist Luke Thering, creating the perfect ambiance for dinner. Guests will be joined by host David Reedy for a delectable dinner with private service, brought to you by local caterer extraordinaire, Claudia Newton. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated. Throughout the evening, guests will indulge in fine wine and champagne from David Reedy’s private cellar, making this an evening to remember.

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