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To inspire, nurture and cultivate the human spirit through an ever increasing
understanding and participation in the arts.
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JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION WITH THE DIRECTOR - FEB 5, 2:30 PM | You are invited to a reception with our founder and Executive Director, Wanda Cook. Whether you are brand new to YACM, been with us for a while, or just exploring, we want to get to know you. Enjoy a glass of wine or beverage while our Director shares more about our mission and a vision for your child(ren) at YACM. |
Spring Fling Upcoming Performance: MAR 24, 25, 26
Students with memorized material are invited to perform. Inquire directly with your instructor to confirm if your child is prepared for this performance. Those planning to perform should have their performance piece(s) memorized by March 3rd. Rehearsals for performers will be March 18 or 19. Performers will be grouped into performance cohorts and scheduled to perform during one of the dates shown above. Final dates and times for both rehearsals and performances will be provided February 10.
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Presidents' Week Break: Feb 20-26
Spring Break: April 10-16
Melody Makers Recitals: May 18,19,21
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PRACTICING TIPS FOR AN EXCELLENT LESSON: PART 1
Excellent Lessons are lessons where students demonstrate their accomplishments so your instructor can teach you something new!
Practice at home, not at your lesson.
Create and keep a regular schedule
Practicing is a part of your busy schedule.
Don't practice frustrated. Take a break.
Practice within the first 24 hours since your lesson.
Be a positive active parent participant
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SUMMER MUSIC PLANS?
Plan to keep the music going this summer.
The YACM Spring Semester ends May 28, 2023.
Look for the Summer Music Program (June - July) open enrollment in March.
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Thank You Ivan Jones
YACM wants to thank outgoing Board Officer Ivan Jones for over 10 years of service as our Treasurer. Ivan is the CFO of Travis Credit Union and brought his expertise to our financial reporting and wisdom to our board. He was committed to the mission of YACM where all 5 of his children attend lessons in piano, voice, trumpet, and saxophone. Currently Ivan is volunteering as treasurer of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce.
Mario Valadez has stepped in as interim treasurer of YACM's Board of Directors with many professional years in accounting and corporate audit experience.
Thank You Ivan!
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THE NEW YACM PARENT GUIDE ANSWERS QUESTIONS | | | |
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OUR NEW PARENT GUIDE OFFERS HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT THE YACM PROGRAM.
- What is formal music training?
- Why are performances necessary?
- How do musicianship classes work?
- What is music theory?
- Is there really academic and social benefits from music?
- Get your copy in the office or read online.
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FAMILY ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY | | |
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VACAVILLE MUSEUM Presents Solano Skies. NOV 5-AUG 23
Aviation holds a compelling place in the rich history of Solano County. Whether observed through the lens of the military, commercial, or recreation, aviation has made a powerful and lasting impact on the county. Solano Skies tells the story of aviation in Solano County through the people that lived, and continue to live it by using personal accounts, oral histories and more.
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VALLEJO SYMPHONY - 90TH SEASON: Presents Fairytales. FEB 25-26
Ravel’s Mother Goose began its life as a group of piano miniatures, which later were brilliantly orchestrated, and then finally expanded into the ballet score that we will present to you. It is a magical score filled with wonder on every page, and finishes with one of the most-profound climaxes of the 20th century. Grieg’s Piano Concerto was to prove highly influential to impressionists such as Ravel, and its second movement is a heartfelt response to the birth of his daughter. I’m especially excited to present the work of Julia Perry, an African-American woman living in the mid-20th century, whose brilliantly-crafted music is a unique expression of neoclassical sensibilities distilled through the challenges she faced as a female composer of color in the United States.
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WOODLAND OPERA HOUSE Presents Family Theater, Corduroy MAR 17-26
An expansion of the beloved picture book that follows Corduroy throughout the department store in search of his missing button while pursued by an increasingly exasperated Night Watchman. Little Lisa, in the meantime, searches for a way to win over Mom so she can give the bear a loving home. The tender, enduring story about true friendship stirs up the stage with a rumpus of action, joy, and pathos.
Based on the books by Don Freeman “Corduroy” and “A Pocket for Corduroy” Adapted for the stage by Barry Kornhauser Music by Victor Zupanc.
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VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Clerestory is the Bay Area’s professional, all-male vocal chamber ensemble. In the truest spirit of chamber music, their performances are not conducted, but led from within by its members who are veterans of San Franciscos’s finest professional vocal groups, including Chanticleer, Philharmonia Baroque, American Bach Soloists, and others. Founded in 2006, Clerestory’s mission is to engage, enlighten and inspire by bringing the highest level of artistic excellence to a wide range of choral music for audiences in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. The ensemble has been featured on National Public Radio.
Their program, "Phoenix Rising", is a meditation on and celebration of the passage from darkness to light.
"The exceptional sincerity and beauty of the singing elevate the performances.." – San Francisco Classical Voice
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5 DOMAINS OF HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT | | |
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QUALITY AND CONSISTENT MUSIC EDUCATION ADVANCES 5 CORE DOMAINS NEEDED FOR HEALTHY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
Research in neuroscience is confirming what founder and director, Wanda Cook has uncovered in her 40 years of music education. The neurological processes activated during music practice, rehearsals, lessons, and performances are not only necessary to human development but benefit other areas of human engagement. Neurobiologist, Dr. Nina Kraus calls the neuroauditory processing in our brains the "superhighway of brain activity". The sense of hearing requires more neurological activity than any other of our 5 senses. When children study music they hit the "jackpot" of neural activity. The significance is shown in the advancement of what Cook calls the 5 CORE DOMAINS OF HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT.
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Intentional Listening: The ability to selectively listen to that which is important at the moment
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Goal Orientated Focus: Understanding a goal as presented and utilizing the best skills to reach the goal
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Emotional Resilience: Learning and using coping skills that empower the ability to recognize how to achieve accomplishment instead of giving up
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Teamwork and Empathy: Recognizing and demonstrating the value of others in relationship with oneself in a partnered activity
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Healthy Self Confidence: The ability to recognize one’s skills to empower their readiness to take a self-perceived risk. Conversely, the ability to recognize when one should not take a perceived risk
"This is an exciting time for YACM students, says Cook. "supported by the latest research in neuroscience, YACM is launching our INNER-ARTS initiative to intentionally fuse music education with development of the 5 Core Domains."
In the coming months,
- YACM families will see new practice guides that help students apply the 5 Domains in their studies.
- Teacher Training to apply the Domains in their lessons
- Outreach programs to at-risk youth to provide music interventions
- Development of an app to help student's track their musical development 5 core domain development.
Watch this 15 minute video from Dr. Kraus.
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DONATION STATION
YACM coordinates donations in support of music / arts education. You have an item to donate or if you are looking for a donation fill out this form and we will do our best to make a connection. Some ideas of acceptable items
- Musical instruments including pianos
- Gowns / Tuxedos for children / teens
- Boys Dress shoes
- Theater Costumes
- Items for rehearsal
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