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Back in April, we held our annual Achievement Day at Flourish. If you’re not already familiar with Achievement Day, it is a non-competitive event where students receive written feedback from experienced music educators. This is an extremely valuable experience; sometimes, when a different teacher gives feedback, a concept will “click” for the first time! This … Continue reading “ACHIEVEMENT DAY 2021 | Recap”

On Saturday, December 12, we held our annual holiday recitals. This year, our theme was “Christmas Cabaret”. Flourish teachers treated students to a pre-recorded performance of our version of “Cabaret” (the song), and we all dressed in fancy outfits to fit the theme! We loved seeing everyone’s holiday decorations and outfits! More importantly, we heard … Continue reading “RECAP: Holiday Recitals 2020”

On Saturday, October 24, we held our annual Fall Festival! The event looked a little different this year. While we weren’t able to do activities like face painting and cookie decorating, we were fortunate enough to pull off a safe, socially distanced event at the UNC Garden Theatre (pictured right). Families were able to bring … Continue reading “Fall Festival 2020”

On August 1st, we held our summer recitals, both online and in person. This year has been full of unique challenges, but we’re proud to be working as hard as we can to provide quality instruction and performance opportunities for our students! Our online recital was held on Zoom and led by Mr. Thomas, Ms. … Continue reading “Summer Recitals 2020 – Recap”

On Saturday, May 16th, we held our annual Red Carpet Showcase recital. This year’s recital was held on Zoom – a first for Flourish! While it was certainly different from an in-person recital, we loved watching our students perform up close via video. This format also allowed audience members near AND far to watch! Our … Continue reading “Red Carpet Showcase 2020”

On Saturday, February 8th, we held our first big event at the new location – an Open House! We were thrilled with the turnout. Current students and their families attended, as well as many new families interested in music lessons. Our teachers ran an “Instrument Petting Zoo”, where current and potential students had the chance … Continue reading “Open House Recap”

On Saturday, December 14, we held our annual Holiday Recital at St. Patrick Presbyterian Church. The theme was “Santa’s Workshop” – teachers dressed in red and green (some in Santa hats!) and Maestro the Elf joined us at the front of the sanctuary. About 80 students performed on piano, guitar, violin, cello, bass, and voice. … Continue reading “2019 HOLIDAY RECITAL”

On Friday, November 8th, we hosted another Adult Soirée at Flourish Music Academy! For those unfamiliar with this event, it is a small, low-pressure performance opportunity for our adult students. Think “wine-and-cheese party” crossed with “open mic night”! We always serve refreshments, like these treble clef cupcakes! Violin students Rosalie and Greg played a duet, … Continue reading “ADULT SOIRÉE (Nov. 2019)”

On Saturday, October 26, we held our annual Fall Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church. Over 60 students and their families participated this year! We heard performances on piano, voice, guitar, ukulele, violin and cello.                 After their successful performances, students enjoyed cookie decorating, face painting, and showing off … Continue reading “FALL FESTIVAL 2019”