Events Overview for Music Students

Progressive Evaluations Practice Week

This is an event where students memorize one to two musical pieces, and perform them in front of a professional musician. Each student receives feedback, a rating, and points towards a trophy. This type of evaluation is different than many other St. Louis music studios, as students are allowed to play or sing popular, contemporary pieces such as pop, rock, R&B, video game music, and music from blockbuster motion picture soundtracks. 

A $25 fee is assessed to participate. Students only allowed.

This allows students to play or sing for each other and get feedback from peers and your instructor the week of the Evaluation.

• Serves as a masterclass, coaching, peer evaluation/support group to enhance confidence and quality of playing or singing for the day of the actual event.
• Students participating will sign up for one 60 minute slot with a maximum of 6 students each hour. Counts as their lesson for the week. If students want to participate, and not use a lesson pass, the current prorated lesson amount will be charged and due before the event begins, or student will be ineligible to participate.
• No classes on Saturday the week of the evaluations.
• Students can use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time.

Students celebrate their work over the last year, share a sneak peak of their fall festival piece, and participate in a few music games/activities. This is a very casual play through and sample of pieces being prepared for an upcoming recital or evaluation.

Students sign up for 60-75 minute options. A maximum of 8 students in each timeslot will be allowed. Prorated fee will be due if they do not use Lesson Passes for extra lessons during this time.

District/All Suburban Choir Auditions is an external event held in the Fall. High school students enrolled in choir at the studio are encouraged to participate. They must sing a sample of a solo, identify key signatures, and complete sightreading. Juniors and Seniors who score high enough receive an invitation to audition for All-State.

Sonatina Festival is a St. Louis Area Music Teacher Association event where students from around the region perform a sonata or sonatina from memory and receive feedback from an instructor. It is usually held late January or February. Dates to be announced.

NFMC Is an external event where students prepare 2 pieces in contrasting style. One is a piece that comes from the required list and the other can be chosen, within specified guidelines. Dates are in mid-late April. 

Learn about MSHSAA music activities here.

Students interested in participating in theater around the area prepare a monologue and an excerpt. Those chosen get to perform in a musical in a leading role or a member of an ensemble.

Experienced students that have a wide repertoire are encouraged to pursue continual mastery of their instrument and build confidence by getting in front of others. These students are invited to prepare a separate recital in addition to the above to showcase their talent, hard work, and celebrate their success. 

A $25 fee is assessed for each student participating. Extra fees apply for those wanting to prepare a solo recital.

• Participation is dependent on the instructor's recommendation.
• Multiple lessons each week are typically necessary for such preparation, and extra lessons will be prorated.
• Students may use Lesson Passes.