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Our annual Fall Festival Recital was fantastically fun this year! Over 4 different recital times, approximately 70 students performed for delighted audiences! We had lots of beautiful and scary costumes, and everyone enjoyed the cookie decorating, face painting, and photo booth. Congratulations to our Costume Contest Winners!!! The winners of the costume contest were Ayla … Continue reading “FALL FESTIVAL 2024”

This month, we’re excited to feature piano student Delanie Hooten! Delanie is a student of Ms. Jiwon and here is what she had to say about Delanie: “Delanie has made significant progress in counting rhythms and sight reading. It takes real effort to improve in those areas, and she’s been very intentional in her practice. … Continue reading “October Student Spotlight”

This month, we’re excited to feature voice student Myla McGovern! Myla is a student of Ms. Jennifer and here is what she had to say about Myla: “Myla is a wonderful student who always comes prepared to lessons and practices hard at home. She has a great attitude and has made a significant amount of … Continue reading “September Student Spotlight”

Summer Jam 2024 We had a great time and excellent weather listening to all of our students perform at the UNC Garden Theater on August 3! There were lots of music and smiles, and even some ice cream from a local vendor towards the end. We can’t wait for our K-12 students to perform again … Continue reading “Summer Jam 2024”

This month, we’re excited to feature violin student Alaina Burback! Alaina is a student of Ms. Ivory. Here is what Ms. Ivory had to say about her, “Alaina just started violin in May and has progressed quite quickly! She is a hard worker and enthusiastic leaner and a joy to work with. She has already … Continue reading “August Student Spotlight – Alaina Burback”

This month, we’re excited to feature Piano student, Sarah R., the winner of the GPO Magic Baton Competition! Sarah is a student of Ms. Grace Ann and here is what she had to say about Sarah: “She’s a junior at Greeley Central High School, and has been my piano student for the past 6 years.  … Continue reading “STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – SARAH R.”

2024 COMPOSITION FESTIVAL RECAP   February 17, 2024 marked the premier of our Composition Festival video compilation! Each February, Flourish students have the opportunity to work with their teachers on original compositions. By writing their own songs, students develop and express their creativity, improve reading skills, and improve understanding of theory. In addition, students receive … Continue reading “COMPOSITION FESTIVAL 2024”

This month, we’re excited to feature Piano student, Gabby Sabzevari! Gabby is a student of Ms. Grace Ann and here is what she had to say about Gabby:       “Gabby is a joy to teach.  She has an uncle who accompanies her to almost every lesson and sits with her at home and … Continue reading “STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – GABBY S.”

This month, we’re excited to feature Piano student, Jayden Zhang! Jayden is a student of Ms. Yuan and here is what she had to say about Jayden:      “Jayden has become a very independent learner. He designed a practice strategy (a numbering system) that highlights the lines/passagework that need more practice. He challenged himself … Continue reading “STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – JAYDEN Z.”

FALL FESTIVAL 2023 Our annual Fall Festival Recital was a huge success this year with record numbers in attendance (we actually ran out of chairs at one recital!). There were lots of beautiful and scary costumes, and some that made playing an instrument even more of a challenge! Everyone enjoyed the cookie decorating, face painting, … Continue reading “FALL FESTIVAL 2023”