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
*****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
*****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 __________________________________________________
*****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
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
*****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
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 __________________________________________________
******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! ________________________________________________ *****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
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.
