November 2026 Fall Studio News

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1.  November Invoices

2.   No Lessons November 24-26

3.   Performance Masterclass #3

4.   Performance Attendance

5.   Kudos to Stellar Students!

6.   Upcoming Performances – Students

7.   Upcoming Performances – Mrs. Fall

8. Upcoming Performances – Drs. Lin and Liu!

9.   Interesting Links

1. NOVEMBER INVOICES

November tuition invoices were sent by email today. For some students, there may be additional charges for music and/or supplies. During the school year, payments are due on or before the first lesson of each month.

Tuition payments can be made by check or using the PayPal or Venmo payment services. If using PayPal or Venmo, please send as a payment to a friend. If you choose to send payment for goods or services, the additional 3.5% fee will be passed on to you.

Please contact Mrs. Fall if you have any questions about tuition or billing.

2. NO LESSONS NOVEMBER 24-26

The studio Thanksgiving break will be Tuesday-Thursday, November 24-26. Equalizing studio lessons, Monday students will have lessons on November 23^rd.

Keep practicing!!

3. PERFOMANCE MASTERCLASS #3

We will begin the viola class with mock auditions for Sol and Donnovon, in preparation for their auditions for District 10 Senior Honors Orchestra.

Next will be performances by students who are preparing for performances in the November NVMTA General Recitals.

For both classes, as time allows, students will perform solo repertoire in progress.

Performance selections and order will be emailed and posted on the studio website about a week ahead.

Sunday, November 1

Group A (violas)

5:00-6:30pm

Sol

Nathan

Jinger

Jason

Donnovon

Group B (violins)

7:00-830pm

Rebecca

Eilin

Noah

Jaden

Emily

4. PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE

Jason and Eilin have both completed the Performance Attendance requirement for 2026-2027!

Jason has attended 14 concerts!

Eilin has attended 5 concerts!

      Outstanding!! Don’t stop now – keep attending concerts!!



Sol has attended two concerts! Fabulous!!

Rebecca and Jaden have each attended one concert. Way to go!!

For Performance Attendance credit, bring a program or ticket stub to your lesson. If there is no program or ticket stub available, bring or send a selfie photo of you at the concert.

Remember: In order to maintain a place in the studio, all students are required to attend a minimum of 3 concerts/performances performed by professional musicians of their instrument during the school year. Students are, however, encouraged to attend as many concerts as possible!

5. KUDOS TO STELLAR STUDENTS

Sol won the position of PRINCIPAL viola in the North Central Junior Regional Orchestra!

Donnovon was accepted for 14^th chair viola in the North Central Senior Regional Orchestra!

Jason was accepted for 14^th chair viola in the Northeast Senior Regional Orchestra!

BRAVI!!

6. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES – STUDENTS

NVMTA Judged Recital – Sunday, November 1

Rebecca will perform the 1^st movement of JS Bach Concerto in A Minor

Emily will perform the 1^st movement of Vivaldi’s Summer Concerto

Jinger will perform the 1^st movement of Concertino, Op. 45, No. 9 by Larsson

VBODA District 10 Senior Honors Orchestra Auditions

Tuesday, November 10

Sol and Donnovon will audition for this elite orchestra!

NVMTA Genercal Recital – Sunday, November 15

Sol will perform the Minuet from Suite No. 1 in G Major by JS Bach

Nathan will perform the 1^st movement of Concerto in C Major by J. Schubert

Donnovon will perform Romanze, Op. 85 by Max Bruch

Break a leg!!

7. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES – MRS. FALL

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, November 7, 7:30pm | Rachel Schlesinger Concert Hall

Sunday, November 8, 3pm | George Washington Masonic Memorial

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Dinara Klinton, pianist

PROGRAM

Pictures at an Exhibition

PROGRAM:

POLINA NAZAYKINSKAYA Winter Bells

SERGEI PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No. 3

MODEST MUSSORGSKY (orch. Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition

Student tickets are $5, I can usually offer a comp (free) ticket to adults.

8. UPCOMING PERFORMANCES – DRS. LIN and LIU!

Dr. Lin and his wife Dr. Liu (Duo Mosaic) will perform a two-piano concert on Sunday, November 22nd! Come out and show love and support for our amazing studio pianists! Click here for more information.

9. INTERESTING LINKS The most interesting and helpful links that have come across my radar this month:

Bow Thumb Position and Pinky Balance [VIDEO]

“Most bow hold problems come from 2 tiny details: bow thumb position and pinky balance.” Watch this Facebook short video to see the bow hand transform – AND the ring finger (spiritual guide!) falls into its place!

The Importance of Slow Practice [VIDEO]

In this Facebook video short, violinist Jack Liebeck provides advice on slow practice.

How Do String Players Deal with Cold Temperatures?

We are entering the beginning of the wide swings in temperature and humidity. When the heat is on in your house, the humidity drops dramatically, which can be brutal for your fine instruments! This short article highlights 4 string players and what they do when the temperatures are cold. Take note! ♪

Keeping Practice in Mind

“Have you ever started a music practice session and felt that your abilities were out of alignment?

Maybe your mind was restless, your control tenuous, or your tone iffy.

It’s easy for us to get misaligned, but the following techniques help us be ready to practice effectively anytime.”

In his Musician’s Way blog, Gerald Klickstein suggests seven ways to prepare for music practice.

Why Too-Short Practice Breaks Could Undermine Your Learning

“Researchers have known for many years that we tend to remember things better if the learning of new material is spaced out over time, as opposed to being crammed into a single block of time.” Juilliard Professor and Bulletproof Musician author Noa Kagayama provides research-based evidence that taking breaks and spacing out practice make practice stick.

Just for fun….

Rehearsing a String Quartet While Speaking Different Languages

You may have heard that TwoSet Violin have ended their long-term relationship. They may come back for special performances or videos, but it won’t be as before. To celebrate their years together, please enjoy this entertaining rehearsal of a Beethoven string quartet with Brett and Eddy and a violist and cellist speaking in Chinese and Korean. Pass the “poop!” Haha!

Keep Practicing!! Remember Fall’s Law!!

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