Dana V Music | Louisville, Colorado Music School http://www.danavmusic.com Nurturing Expression Through The Language Of Music Sat, 19 May 2012 01:33:38 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Making Music Together Increases Kids’ Empathy http://www.danavmusic.com/blog/making-music-together-increases-kids-empathy/ http://www.danavmusic.com/blog/making-music-together-increases-kids-empathy/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 15:55:24 +0000 Dana V Music http://www.danavmusic.com/?p=1296 The ability to empathize.

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Music education produces myriad benefits, strengthening kids’ abilities in reading, math, and verbal intelligence. New British research suggests it may also teach something less tangible, but arguably just as important:
The ability to empathize.

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Read More]]> My Dear Friend and former partner on Piatigorsky Foundation Tours, Thomas Hoppe, piano, with his very successful Trio, the ATOS Trio. Schubert Trio No.2, op. 100. So happy for him. What music!

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More information can be found at, “Colorado Spotlight” Article by CPR.

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Summer Courses And Camps At Dana V. Music

We have several new course offerings and camps that we will be launching this summer. There are options for all ages and abilities. For complete course listings and registration materials, please visit our Summer Courses page. Come and make music with us!

Dana V. Music Summer Sampler Camp
Dates:  July 16-20
Time:  9:00am-12:30 pm
Ages:  5-10
Price:  $200
$15 rental fee, if applicable. (No charge if bringing own instrument)
Join us this week to discover some of the wonderful classes that Dana V. Music has to offer! This fun half-day camp will highlight the following classes:
    • Eurhythmics
    • Choir
    • Group Piano
    • Elective instrument of choice (choose between violin, viola, flute/recorder, guitar, and cello
Bring it to Broadway, Broadway through the Decades:
Dates:  July 30-August 4
Time:  12:30-6:00 pm
Ages:  9-Adult
Price:  $300
Join Broadway star Nancy Anderson (Kiss Me Kate, City of Angels) for this very popular week-long Broadway experience as she and another colleague lead students through solos, scenes, and ensembles highlighting the best of Broadway through the decades.  This week ends in a final performance for the public.  No dance experience necessary, but special classes will be offered for dancers.  Private lessons with artists available as well.

Bring it to Broadway:  Adult Master Class
Date: Wednesday, August 1
Time:  7:00-9:00 pm
Ages:  18 and up
Price:  $50
Join Nancy Anderson as she leads a very positive master class for adults looking to expand their horizons in performing.  Participants are asked to prepare two musical theatre song selections by memory.  Accompanist will be provided.  This is a class for all levels, and priceless advice about casting and the musical theater business will be given.  Come and enrich your development and place in the musical theatre community!  Limit 8 students.

Dana V. Music String Enrichment Camp
Session I:  June 18-22
Session II:  July 23-27
Time:  9:00am-12:30 pm
Ages:  8-12
Price:  $170
This camp is offered to violin, viola, and cello students with one year or more of previous study.  String students will explore the many aspects of becoming a complete musician, and the week will end with a small performance.  Students will participate in the following classes daily:

  • Eurhythmics
  • Theory
  • Sectional and Group Lessons
  • Full Ensemble Rehearsal

Dana V. Music Announces New Series Of College Prep Courses!

Series I: College Planning Course with Dana Vachharajani and Katie McClave*

*Part one of a three-part series. Take one or take all! This class is offered to high schoolsophomores and juniors who are interested in exploring their options while considering any type of music major for university study. 

Topics Discussed:

  • How do you choose a music school? (Dana and Katie’s recommendations and lists) Personal recommendations will be made.
  • How do you research a school?
  • Should you do a summer program? If so, which ones are the best for your interests and type of study?
  • How do you start to prepare for applications and auditions?
  • Audition preparation and repertoire selection
  • Pre-screen recordings–where, when, and how to make them
  • What are colleges looking for? (based and Dana and Katie’s research and relationships with university professors)
  • Organization and time line (recommendation letters, applications, etc)
  • What you should NOT do when applying and auditioning (presentations from guest faculty)
  • Parent involvement (One class will include parents!)–How do you support your child?

Special guests will include:  Current college music majors who are Dana V. Music alumni, Liz Ryan (career expert and coach), college professors.

*To register, please email Dana Vachharajani at danav@danavmusic.com

Series II: Career Skills will meet in the summer and will include repertoire prep, Resume/Bio Writing with Elizabeth Bell, Accompanist Etiquette with Angela Miller-Niles, alumni guests, guest artists with careers in music and their advice, and college planning check-up. 3-4 weeks.

Series III: Audition Preparation will commence in the fall with a 4-6 week intensive class with Drs. Bonnie Draina and Sara Parkinson. Repertoire preparation, audition style, presentation, body mapping, etiquette and performance.

Private Family Consultations for college prep with Katie or Dana will be available outside of the class at a price of $70 per hour.

Music And An Evening With Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg, Presented By Fork

Come join us for an incredible Music and Food Extravaganza hosted by FORK with Top Chef Winner Hosea Rosenberg and flamenco inspired music with DVM Instructor Emma Shubin, fluteand Vincent Chavez, guitar.

Saturday, March 31 at 7:00pm at The Louisville Arts Center (801 Grant Street).

Call FORK at 720.226.5291 or visit forksociallab.squarespace.com for reservations and more info.

The Particulars:

A four-course [plus amuse] dining extravaganza featuring the creative culinary work of Chef Hosea,
with optional wine pairings for each course from the ultra-hip Denver urban winery, INFINITE MONKEY THEOREM and winemaker, Ben Parsons.

As a special treat, Chef Hosea will be doing an informal Q & A to follow the meal from 9-9:30pm.

Throughout the evening, we’ll also enjoy the enlivening flamenco music of Louisville musicians Emma Shubin and Vincent Chavez.

Only 60 seats available for this one-of-a-kind experience, so get yours while you can.

Dinner Experience with Chef and Winemaker Interaction $90. [gratuity included, $15. value]
Wine pairings supplement $25.*

Paid directly to IMT the evening of March 31.

The Louisville Center of the Arts is a former schoolhouse built in the early 1900′s with original wood floors and charming details. A perfectly unconventional place to gather together.
801 Grant Street, Louisville

www.chefhosea.com

theinfinitemonkeytheorem.com

We hope to see you there!!

Why Take Children To Cu Opera?

It’s the best of both worlds…and a triple play!
On March 16th-18th, we have an outstanding opportunity right here in our community:  Giacomo Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi (comedy) and Suor Angelica (drama), two one-act operas, are being presented at the University of Colorado at Boulder. There is no better time than now to introduce your children, and perhaps yourselves, to the extravagant beauty of opera–and at a reasonable price, too!  This is a triple play for children:  they will hear beautiful voices and orchestral music while being entertained by actors in gorgeous costumes, and on top of that, we have our very own Dana V. Music teachers, Sarah Davis and Nicole Asel, holding lead roles in these performances!   What a great way to introduce this very accessible music to your family!  Performances are: Friday, March 16th, and Saturday, March 17th at 7:30 p.m., or Sunday, March 18th matinee at 2:00 p.m. Please contact Nancy Fitzgerald, Dana V. Music Marketing Director, at (303) 947-3536 for further information. If we have at least 10 people, we will qualify for a group discount.  If you wish to make your own reservations, tickets are available by calling the CU box office at (303) 492-8008. Prices for children under 18 start at $9.00.

Brag Wall

Student News:

Congratulations to Jenny McPherson and Alei Russo who have been chosen out of a very small number of high school students to perform in the ensemble of Cinderella at Boulder’s Dinner Theatre this summer.  Shows will be May 19-September 1.    

Lindsey Ashby just won a Blue Ribbon in her school’s talent show for singing “Breakaway” by Kelly Clarkson! Way to go!
Mary Grace Carroll auditioned and was chosen to compete in the Stars of Tomorrow competition at Parlando School of the Arts in early March.  Congratulations!
Alumni News:
Tanner Sands was just accepted to The Broadway Theatre Project in New York City.  This is a very selective Broadway summer program.  We’re so proud of you, Tanner!  Keep going!

Teacher News

Dana Vachharajani will be presenting the works of composer, Sarah Dawson, in concert on March 25 at 3:00 pm at the Lodge at Balfour in Louisville and on March 30 at 6:30 pm at Rockley’s Music in Denver.  Concerts are free!  Please come and support her!

Dana Vachharajani and Angela Miller-Niles performed for the Governor of Wyoming on February 24 for the Excellence in Arts Dinner honoring Dr. Alan Thickman.  Dr. Thickman has been a long-time supporter of The Piatigorsky Foundation, which Dana has toured with for 12 years.

Congratulations to voice teacher, Elizabeth Bell who was just awarded the 2012 NATS Emerging Leader Award for the West Central Region.  Elizabeth is also serving as our Colorodo NATS Auditions Chair.  This award comes with a scholarship to attend the National Conference in Orlando, Florida in July.  Elizabeth will also be making a presentation on voice from the information she acquires at the National Conference.  This award only comes out to our region every 4 years, so this is quite an honor!
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Fall Opportunities and Student Success!

ATTENTION, ADULTS!

Did you know that 95% of communication is non-verbal? By learning a nonverbal art such as music non-verbally through movement, we can directly translate our deepened knowledge to our music making. Join instructor Emma Shubin for our first Eurhythmics Exploratory Workshop for Adults!

Date: Saturday, October 8
Time: 11 am to 12 pm
Location: Dana V. Music Ensemble Room
Cost: $15

WE HAVE A NEW PHONE NUMBER!

 Since Dana V. Music has a new office, we now have a land line and a connection directly to the studio. Our office (main) number is now: (303) 974-5586. You are still welcome to call the cell number (720) 240-1658, as we are transitioning, but we encourage you to make the switch!

ARTFEST
DANA V. MUSIC was out in force at the First Annual Louisville Artfest, held on Saturday, September 3rd in downtown Louisville.  People of all ages dropped by our tent to gather information about our studio, fall schedule and class offerings.  But the information didn’t stop there!  Many people gave a Eurhythmics demo class a try or enjoyed a group vocal lesson at the nearby Louisville Library.  For many people, this was a first and positive musical experience.  The public also enjoyed FREE private and group guitar and piano lessons as well.  Judging by the response and attendance at this first event, the Lousville Artfest is going to be very popular in the years to come!
NEW CONNECTIONS
  • Town of Superior
  • Louisville Chamber of Commerce
  • Louisville Downtown Business Association
AUDITION CORNER 

VOICE:

Young Artist Master Class Competition: 
Lower Division: 12 to 18 years
Upper Division: 19 to 30 years
Deadline: October 13, 2011
Ages Under 12 through 23
Deadline: February 1, 2011
BRAG WALL
Congratulations to our students who were cast in:All Shook Up (Fairview High School)
Lorraine: Jenny McPherson
Sylvia: Vidushi Goyal
Ms. Sandra: Regina Johanos
Townspeople and/or Dancers: Ella Jenak, Alei Russo, Piper Nylen, Esme Rodehaver (BITB), Kaziah White, Anna Royer, Sam Katz, Jackson Fields, Emily Bollman, Maddie Leh, Talia Nadel, Avi Kolbrener, Charlie KolbrenerOnce on this Island (CenterStage Theatre Company)
Ti Moune: Rachel Dreher
Papa Ge: Janelle Goldberg
Asaka: Mary Grace Carroll
Daniel Beauxhomme: Grant Saunders
Little Ti Moune/Little Girl: Ella Leh
Storytellers: Grace Bowland, Renee Kendrick
Featured Dancers: Ellie Buck, Jennifer Concienne, Julia Jenak, Rowan Stormo-Flanagan, Ella Leh
Villagers: Lauren Beatty, Anna Prior

101 Dalmatians (The Art Underground)
Cruella de Vil: Maya Hladisova, Leah Tan
Horace: Alena Wohl
Anita: Sabrina Lasica
Pongo/Police Officer: Rowan Stormo-Flanagan
Boxer: Emma Marshall
Poodle: Alana Valette, Julianna Niell
Lucky: Kaden Hinkle

MASH (Monarch High School)
Captain Bridget McCarthy: Natalie Rudd
Lieut. Louise Cimbel: Ellie Oliver
Korean #1: Elizabeth Myra

Ensemble: Giulia Deininger
THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE (Pomona High School)
Chip Tolentino: T.J. Baldasarre
Vidushi Goyal spent her summer at Carnegie Mellon University in their Pre-College program for Vocal Performance.  She had an opportunity to see what life would be like before she makes her commitment to pursue vocal performance as a career.   She did a spectacular job, landing a major role as the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro for her opera scenes class as well as shining in solos for jazz choir and her recital.  Great job, Vidushi!Congratulations to Hannah Carmichael, who will be playing the role of Kim in Bye, Bye, Birdie at The Longmont Theatre  in September.  You can visit their website for more info!Emma Breitman was elected President of the Manhattan Middle School Jr. Thespian Troop for the academic year 2011-2012.  Wonderful job!

Liz Ryan has been performing all over the place this summer!  She just finished playing the role of Ruth in The Pirates of Penzance for the Empire Lyric Players which is one of the country’s oldest Gilbert and Sullivan Theatres and the she played the role of Mother Abbess in The Sound of Music for Up in Lights Productions in Loveland, Colorado.

Mikayla Foote spent a week in August at the Berklee College of Music’s Songwriting Program in Los Angeles. She learned about writing and performing original songs, and also gained valuable insight into the business side of music.

Rachel Dreher attended the Boston Ballet School’s 5-week Summer Dance Program this summer. Congratulations, Rachel, on this wonderful opportunity!

Regi Johanos attended the 6-week musical theatre program at Interlochen this summer, where she participated in a full production of Carousel and also received extensive training in voice, acting, and dance.  Way to go!

Lindsey Ashby will be playing a Who in Suessical at D.L. Parsons Theatre in Northglenn.
Good Luck to our college students!  We are so proud of you! 

Lisa Driscoll, University of Maryland
Double Major; Vocal Performance and JournalismLaila Eskin, University of Colorado at Boulder
BusinessErin Jones, George Washington University
Double Major, Theater and International Relations

Rachel Fenwick-Smith, DePaul
Double Major; Business and Theater Arts/Directing

Whitney Meer, New York University
Literature

Ellen Thompson, University of Colorado at Boulder
Musical Theatre

Caty Wilcox, University of Colorado at Boulder,
Vocal Performance

Becca Winsor, Dickinson College
Law and Policy

TEACHER NEWS
Katie McClave, DVM’s Co-Director, was the Music Director of Centerstage’s The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee this summer.  It was truly an entertaining and well put together show!  Great job, Katie!Eve Orenstein (Voice Super Sub) is heading a wonderful organization called  Opera On Tap!  Opera singers from the area perform in local bars to outreach to our community.  ”Often big opera companies focus on outreach to children. Opera on Tap believes adults too can be enriched through gaining an appreciation for opera. A middle class twenty-something may attend Opera on Tap and find him or herself much more likely to purchase an opera ticket at a bigger more well known opera house.”  Come and see it for yourself!  The next presentation, “Falling into Fall” is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 8:00pm at Bender’s Tavern, 314 East 13th Avenue, Denver.
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Read More Dear families and friends of Dana V. Music,
We have had quite an eventful summer here at Dana V. Music.  Spring courses ended in May and we went straight into a wonderful semester of private and group lessons as we anticipated our Bring it to BroadwaySummer Camp with Nancy Anderson and Meredith Patterson.  We were making great music all summer and now it is time to go into fall new and improved.]]> Newsletter for August 2011

Big Changes at Dana V. Music

Dear families and friends of Dana V. Music,
We have had quite an eventful summer here at Dana V. Music.  Spring courses ended in May and we went straight into a wonderful semester of private and group lessons as we anticipated our Bring it to BroadwaySummer Camp with Nancy Anderson and Meredith Patterson.  We were making great music all summer and now it is time to go into fall new and improved.

REGISTER NOW!
The fall semester for private lessons begins on August 15th and Group Classes begin August 22nd.
 
PRIVATE INSTRUMENTS
We still have availability for study in all instruments. Voice, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, and Flute.
GROUP CLASSES
We encourage you to go to our website and discover our over 15 NEW group classes for the fall semester, including:
  • Youth Eurhythmics
  • Pre-Instrumental Eurythmics
  • Music Theory/Eurhythmics
  • College Prep Theory/Eurhythmics
  • Beginning Group Violin
  • Beginning Group Guitar
  • Beginning Group Flute
  • Flute Choir  
WE ARE ALSO REGISTERING FOR:
Preschool Musical, The Flatiron Chorales, Vocal Workshop, and Group Keyboarding.The website is separated by the following tabs: Courses, Keyboarding, Music Fundamentals.  You can click the tabs to find what you need OR listed to the right of every course page is a full listing of classes.

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF OUR CLASSES, CLICK HERE. 

DISCOUNTS! 
We will be offering a series of discounts to families this year.
  1. Families with more than one individual studying privately will receive ONE FREE LESSON per semester for the second student.
  2. We offer discounts for private study of 2 or more instruments.
  3. Dana V. Music private students who opt to take one of our enriching group classes will receive $2 off per class, per semester.  For example, Music Theory/Eurhythmics for Ages 8-11 totals $240, but the private student discount price would be $216! (12 classes at $2 off for a $24 savings!).
  4. All students taking 2 or more group classes will receive $2 off per class for the second and/or third choice offering.  For example, register for Group Keyboarding and receive a discount of $32 off of Flatiron Youth Chorale (16 classes at $2 off!).
  5. Siblings in the Flatiron Chorales will receive 20% off the total tuition of the second child and the third is free!
  6. Siblings taking Group Keyboarding will receive 10% off the total tuition of the second child.
NEW ROOMS!
On July 30th, Dana V. Music opened their new wing of the school with a fantastic open house.  The extended hallway is now equipped with a bigger waiting room, more couch space and two desk units for homework time.  Those families that stay a long time with us over a week should know that we now have this available to our students.
The Dana V. Music Ensemble Room was unveiled in the greatest way we could imagine.  Almost every DVM teacher performed in the new space for the open house.  The room is fun, modern, and currently displays the artwork of Julie Barbera (on sale).  The space seats more than 50 people at a time.  Oh, and did we mention we have a 1923 Steinway Baby Grand on loan from Fran Ryan of Impact on Education?  It is a wonderful instrument and we are thrilled that all of our group classes will take place there! Thanks so much to Fran.
Katie McClave and Dana Vachharajani finally have a new office!  We waited almost four years for this but we finally have a space from which to do our work.  We had been working out of our waiting room all this time and now we actually have a place to really run our school!  The office is located right next to the ensemble room.  If you ever need to speak with us, that is where we’ll be…all the way down the hall!We will be sending our end of summer wrap up newsletter, but we want you to get online and start discovering music!

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