October 2023 Newsletter

It’s been a busy fall semester so far here at Maestro Music Institute. We’ve had a number of really fun & exciting events already. Here’s a recap so far!

Hazel Miller Master Class

In September, as part of our Master Class Series, we enjoyed an exceptional lecture with the legendary local music icon, Hazel Miller.

She was inspiring, funny, down to earth and incredibly interesting!

Kipling Meadows Assisted Living Performance

Just a few days after the Hazel Miller lecture, several of our students performed at Kipling Meadows Assisted Living in Arvada–with a wide variety of talent, including Jason J playing Asturias by Isaac Albeniz and Lena W. singing and playing guitar to Taylor Swift as well as some original music of her own. Other notable performances by Cecelia O, singing “You’re a grand old flag”, Julia E on piano and vocals, Lily W on piano and Tara B on piano as well. The residents of Kipling Meadows loved the performance and are requesting that we return soon with more student performances. Stay tuned for the next date! 

Rock Band Performances!

Our two student-rock bands: Da Weirdos and Harmonizing Indecision performed at La Dolce Vita Coffee shop in Olde Town Arvada, Thursday October 12th to a very enthusiastic audience!

Da Weirdos performed: Brain Stew (Green Day), Void (Melanie Martinez) and Sparks Fly (Taylor Swift)

Austin on drums, keys

Bishop on drums, bass

Shana on voice and keys

Zahra on guitar and voice

Harmonizing Indecision performed: Valerie (Amy Winehouse), Mr. Bluesky (ELO), Innocent (Taylor Swift) and Another one bites the dust (Queen)

Blake: Keys, drums, voice

Julia: Keys, drums, voice

Lena: guitar and voice

17 year old Lena also did a solo set of all original music including: Fallen Moments, Want, Whisper in the Walls, Under Water.

Both bands joined forces at the end to perform We Will Rock You (Queen) 

One of the coolest things about students joining rock band is that they not only get to hone their skills on their primary instrument and have the opportunity to play with other developing musicians-if they want to, they get to try out other instruments–learn a song on that instrument and get it ready for performance. 

It was such a fun way for them to be able to try out new instruments, new musical genres and meet new friends doing the same thing! 

Check out pictures of our fantastic rockers below. Thank you to all that joined us in supporting our young rockers!

Important Upcoming Dates

Fall Recital Auditions:  At the Arvada studio on Saturday, November 11th from 10:30a-1:30pm. Sign up sheets are on the door by the front desk at the Arvada studio.

Fall Recital Audition Video Submissions: Due NO LATER than Saturday, November 11th at 5pm. **If you are submitting a video audition, please plan–no submissions will be accepted after the deadline–no exceptions.  

Fall Recitals: Saturday, Dec 2nd at 5 and 7:30p (intermediate & advanced)

Sunday, Dec 3rd at 2:30pm

Fall recitals will be held at Historic Grant Ave. in the sanctuary

   Address: 216 S Grant St. Denver, Co 80209

Halloween: We are open for Halloween! If you’re not planning on attending lessons that day, or would like an earlier lesson time, please call our office by Friday, October 27th.  

Rock Band in the New Year: The next session of Rock Band will begin January 18, 2024. Registration for the next session opens December 18th! Could be a really great holiday gift idea for budding rockers!

Upcoming Holiday Closures

Thanksgiving: Our studios will be closed from Monday, Nov 20-Sun, Nov 26th. Lessons/Classes resume Monday, Nov 27th. 

Christmas/New Years: Our studios will be closed from Dec 22nd-Jan 3rd. Regularly scheduled lessons/classes will resume on Jan 4th.  

Studio Updates

Due to privacy concerns, we will no longer be providing free Wi-Fi. We thank you for your understanding.

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