Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers
Halloween Recital
Jacobs Music Store, Doylestown
November 4, 2018
1:00PM
Above photos: Kevin Heinselmann, Jacobs Music, Doylestown store manager, demonstrating the wonderful Bluetooth Steinway grand piano
Trumpet Tune by W. Duncombe
Dance Op.61 No.10 by T. Oesten
Performed by Niklas
Fur Elise by L.V. Beethoven/A. Small
Performed by Claire Titus
Kangaroo Hop by B. Mills
Performed by Mark
Skeleton in My Closet by W.A. Rossi
Performed by Nathaniel
Teddy Bear's Trick or Treat by E.L. Lancaster
Performed by Grace
Pumpkin Patch by R. Lewis
Halloween Caper by M. Bober
Performed by Holly & Ms. W
Dragon Hunt by R. & N. Faber
Jumpin' Jazz Cat by R. & N. Faber
Performed by Noah
Duet with Mrs. Lorrie
Mystery at Black Water Creek by M. Mier
Shark! by R. Hartsell
Performed by Lucas
Halloween Scene by M. Bober
Green Frog Hop by R. & N. Faber
Performed by Russell
Fur Elise by L.V. Beethoven/A. Small
A Frightful Night by M. Leaf
Performed by Ariella
Duet with Ms. W
Phantom of the Keys by N. Faber
Legend of Madrid by N. Faber
Performed by Riley
Mystery at Blackwater Creek by M. Mier
I Love the Mountains by Traditional/N. Faber
Performed by August Grace
Duet with Mrs. Lorrie
Moonlight Sonata by L.V. Beethoven
Dreams Bright and Beautiful by M. Mier
Performed by Emma
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers
Fall and Halloween Recital
Cairn University
Manor Hall
November 3, 2018
2:30PM
Etude in A flat Op.25, No.1 by F. Chopin
Performed by Caleb, Cairn University piano performance major
Prelude to the Dance by D. Lanz
Performed by Varun
Old McDonald's Ghost by L. Bastien
Witches Rock by J. Bastien
Witches on Broomsticks by M. Leaf
Performed by Ritika with Mrs. R
Halloween by D.C. Glover
Zoom, Zoom Witch's Broom by N. Faber
Performed by Mollie with Mrs. Lorrie
Mystery at Blackwater Creek by M. Mier
Jumpin' Jazz Cat by R. and N. Faber
Lily with Mrs. Lorrie
Yellow Submarine by J. Lennon/Miller
Performed by Edmund with Leone
Dearest Children, God is Near You by J.M. MaFarlane/Wolford
Performed by Tori with Leone
Over the Rainbow by H. Arlen/Faber
Performed by Heather with Mom, Anne
Cool Ghoul by C. Rollin
Performed by Zachary
Hark All Ye Nations by G. Root
Come, Come Ye Saints English Folk Song
Performed by Jason
Lunar Eclipse by N. Faber/Ware
Amazong Grace Folk Hymn/Ware
Performed by Olivia
Medieval Fair by N. Faber
Witches' Brew by C. Rollin
Performed by Jane
Minuet in G BWV anh.114 by A.M. Bach Notebook
Dance of the Scarecrow by M. Mier
Performed by Brandi
Sonata in E Minor Hob. XVI:34 Mvt.I Presto by F.J. Hayden
Performed by Daniel
Fall and Halloween Recital
Cairn University
Manor Hall
November 3, 2018
1:00PM
Etude in A flat Op.25, No.1 by F. Chopin
Performed by Caleb, Cairn University piano performance major
Dark Horse by D. Lanz
Performed by Alex
Minuet in G BWV Anh.114 by A.M. Bach Notebook
Adventures of a Ghost by L. Garrow
Performed by Nicholas
Gypsy Dance by R. Vandall
Performed by Lucas and Nicholas
The Bear by V. Rebikov
Swami by J.R. Poe
Performed by Lucas
Halloween Scene by M. Bober
Greedy Goblins by E. Greenleaf
Performed by Talia and Mrs. Lorrie
They'll Be Back by N. Faber
Pumpkin Boogie by R. and N. Faber
Performed by Ryan
Howlin' Halloween by C. Rollin
Performed by Keira
Witches' Brew by C. Rollin
Performed by Aaron
Sonata in F Minor Op.2, No.1 Mvt. I Allegro by. L. van Beethoven
Performed by Amanda
Hot Pursuit by R. Vandall
Performed by Aaron, Keira, and Amanda
Waltz in A flat OP.69 No.1 by F. Chopin
Performed by Joanna
Wedding Day at Troldhaugen by E. Grieg
Performed by Theresa
Westminster College of the Arts December 2018
*****Westminster Opera Theatre: Die Zauberflote
Performed in German with English dialogue and supertitles
Mozart's tale of Prince Tamino and Pamina, young lovers caught in a battle between darkness and light. With the help of Papageno the bird catcher and three spirits guiding the way, love and truth triumph over all.
Friday, November 30, 2018 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7:30PM
Order tickets online at the link below:
https://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=WCCRU&tck=true
Admission: $25 Adults, $20 students and seniors
Box Office: 609-921-2663
Robert L. Annis Playhouse
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
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*****Vox Blue Fall Concert
Timeless works from the Great American Songbook by George Gershwin, Richard Rodgers and Cole Porter.
Also popular music by artists Stevie Wonder, Sara Bareilles, and more.
Saturday, December 1, 2018 at 7:30PM
Gill Memorial Chapel
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Admission: $20 adults, $15 seniors
$5 for Rider and high school students with ID; free for Rider University faculty and staff
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*****Westminster Symphonic Choir
Handel: Messiah
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, Conductor
The Philadelphia Orchestra and a world-class ensemble of vocalists perform one of Handel's best-known masterpieces.
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00PM
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2:00PM
Verizon Hall
Kimmel Center
300 S Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Admission: $48-$163
Tickets available through The Philadelphia Orchestra Box Office
https://tickets.philorch.org/reserve/index.aspx?performanceNumber=34362&redirect=true
They will also be performing with the New York Philharmonic:
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7:30PM
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:30PM
Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:30PM
Friday, December 14, 2018 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:30PM
David Geffen Hall
10 Lincoln Center
New York, NY 10023
Admission: $34-$150
Tickets available through the New York Philharmonic Box Office:
https://nyphil.org/concerts-tickets/1819/handels-messiah
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*****Rider Musical Theater: Jerry's Girls
A cabaret tribute to American composer Jerry Herman
Music from characters such as Dolly Levi of Hello Dolly!, Auntie Mame of Mame, screen legend Mabel Normand of Mack and Mabel, and the flamboyant ZaZa of La Cage Aux Folles.
All female cast.
Friday, December 7, 2018 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 7:30PM
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 2:00PM
Admission is Free!
Yvonne Theater
Rider University
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrence, NJ 08648
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*****Holidays at Westminster
Westminster Concert Bell Choir - See Amid the Winter's Snow
November 30, 2018 at 7:30PM
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts
Toms River, NJ
Admission - $20
December 1 and 2, 2018 at 4:00PM Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Box Office: 609-921-2663
Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors
December 7 at 8:00PM and December 8, 2018 at 3:00PM and 8:00PM - An Evening of Readings and Carols
Westminster Chapel Choir, Concert Bell Choir, Schola Cantorum, Symphonic Choir
Princeton University Chapel
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ 08544
Friday and Saturday evenings; $70, $55, $40
Saturday
afternoon; $45 (general admission), $70 (includes $25 contribution to
the Westminster Scholarship Fund and preferred seating)
Advance purchase is suggested.
There is a SIX-TICKET LIMIT per event for all orders.
Box Office: 609-921-2663
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******Westminster Chinese Music Ensemble Fall Concert
The ensemble performs folk and modern music from different regions of China and Chinese diaspora.
Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 3:00PM
Bristol Chapel
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Admission is Free!
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*****Westminster Community Orchestra
Holiday Sing-along
Celebrate the holidays with timeless favorites and support our local food pantries
Includes a variety of styles, including carols and a fun sing-through of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 7:30PM
Robert L. Annis Playhouse
Westminster Choir College
101 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
Free Admission
Donations of non-perishable food will be collected at the door.
Willow Grove Chapter of the PA Music Teachers Association presents:
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why aren't my students better sightreaders?" or "I wish my students were better practicers (if they do practice at all!).
The answer to these questions will be given at next week's workshop.
Laura Williamson, known as a "teacher's teacher," will address these topics. Laura, who holds Masters and Doctoral degrees in Performance and Pedagogy will bring a wealth of experience to her presentation and will offer strategies and insights into these important topics.
If you have never attended any of Ms. Williamson's workshops, I can tell you that you will not be disappointed.
*Developing Good Music Reading Skills in Students of All Ages
*Strategies for teaching note-reading, interval, and pattern recognition, keyboard topography, and the skill of sight reading.
*Also Teaching Students How to Practice
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers members are invited to attend free of charge.
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 10:00AM
Jacobs Music
4030 Skyron Drive
Suite F
Doylestown, PA 18902
215-658-0888
Youth Orchestra of Bucks County Fall Concert Series
Robert Loughran, Music Director
Steven B. Sweetsir, Assistant Music Director
*****YOBC Symphony Orchestra & Fanfare Winds
Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 4:00PM
Delaware Valley University Life Sciences Auditorium
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
Works by Holst, Hayden, Sibelius, Kalinnikov, Weber, and Reed
Featuring Performances by YOBC Concerto Soloist Competition Winners:
Isaac Osenberg, Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1 mvt III
Gabriel Wingert, Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major mvt I
*****YOBC Philharmonia, Wind Ensemble & Prcussion Ensemble
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8:00PM
Maple Point Middle School
2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
Works by Bernstein, Strauss, Holst, Verdi, and Mozart
*****YOBC Junior-Intermediate Concert
Prima Strings, Concertino, Ripieno, and Wind Symphony
Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 2:00PM
Maple Point Middle School
2250 Langhorne-Yardley Road
Langhorne, PA 19047
Works by Bartok, Holst, Mozart, and Tchaikovsky
Tickets: $12.00 Adults, $6.00 Seniors/Students
www.yobc.org
267-225-1908
Bucks County Association of Piano Teachers member Clipper Erickson presents:
On November 11, the centennial of the end of WWI, at 7:30 at Rock Hall on the Temple University Campus, I will give one of the most meaningful programs I have done in the last several years. I'm privileged to give the first performance of Laurie Altman's Sonata #10 "Aleppo" - a deeply moving and masterful work commemorating one of the seminal tragedies of our century so far. Paired with this is Nathan Dett's Eight Bible Vignettes - his final work expressing home for a new beginning for humanity. I hope that many of you can share this great music with me!
Warm regards and greetings,
Clipper Erickson
We were pleased to have Dr. Carol Ann Aicher present a lecture to the Buck County Association of Piano Teachers in October:
Teaching Adults: Challenges and Strategies
Dr. Aicher is from the Manhattan School of Music and shared ideas for teaching piano based on the Learning as Process theory, which she studied for her Ph. D. dissetation, and which she has since helped to expand and refine. The techniques she presented are designed to engage all facets of learning and result in a relaxed and musical performance.
For example, she showed how you could practice complicated rhythms by using words to vocalize the rhythms, then tapping - first, hands separately, then hands together - and, finally, moving to the keyboard. Or, to capture the musical feeling of a piece, you could practice by playing the melody with the right hand while playing the left hand on only the first beat of each measure - or vice versa, if the melody is in the left hand. She said that she would never ask a student to come to her with a piece of music already memorized. Rather, she would expect tht memory would come through careful attention to the process of practicing, which would also produce a pleasing performance.
We thank Dr. Aicher and hope to use these and other innovative ideas to help our students fulfill their personal musical potential.
