Spring Recital 2009 - Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Harmony Music Studio
Spring Recital 2009

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2009

Time: 3:00 pm

Location: Pine Drive Community Church, 705 FM 517 East, Dickinson, TX 77539

Entry Fees: (NON REFUNDABLE)
$20.00 for one student
$30.00 for two students
$40.00 for three or more students

Deadline: May 31st (LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

We are excited to announce the date of our annual Spring Recital. Please check your calendars and return the registration and entry fees as soon as possible. Recital reservations can not be confirmed until the entry fee and registration form has been submitted.

Our Spring recital is our biggest and most exciting performing event of the year, giving students an opportunity to showcase their hard work over the past semester. There will be an awards presentation immediately following the recital, where students who entered events throughout the year will be recognized for their individual accomplishments. All students will be presented with an award in the ceremony. Please dress your best, as we will take group photos to memorialize the event. Family and friends are welcome to join us as our students take the stage and become stars.

Students who are shy or suffer from stage fright can request for their instructor to perform with them, or simply bring the teacher or a parent on stage with them for moral support. It's normal for students to be nervous, especially about a first performance, but if the student is prepared, they will do fine! Please encourage your students to practice daily to prepare, even if it's just 5 minutes here or there - the consistency of daily practice makes a big difference.

Though we try our best to accommodate the busy schedules of our studio families, it's impossible to pick the perfect recital date and time for everyone. We always hope that all students will be able to participate, but if you are unable to be a part of the recital, please let us know that as well, as it will help assist us in avoiding an oversight to have written confirmation.

Registration forms are available in the lobby at the studio.

We look forward to seeing you at another great Spring Recital!

Your Harmony Music Studio Faculty

Teachers: Mr. Dave Carpenter - Thursday, January 1, 2009

Mr. Dave Carpenter - Guitar and Bass Guitar Instructor

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Mr. Dave joined our studio after his wife, Ms. Laurie, came to teach here. He is very experienced and knowledgeable and enjoys playing many different styles.

Teachers: Ms. Laurie Carpenter -

Ms. Laurie Carpenter - Piano, Guitar and Voice Instructor

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Ms. Laurie joined the studio in August of 2007.

"I began toying around the piano at age 4. My mother and father were both taking lessons and I would try to copy what they were doing. After a while, mom & dad stopped their lessons and I was the only one playing. We had many instruments in my home, but I had always chosen the piano - I just liked to play. I began taking lessons when I was 5 from a classical teacher. After she left, I would secretly play jazz and blues. I still play and practice each day. I perform with several groups, as a soloist and also as an accompanist. I am a Jazz Studies major from UNT and I have been teaching piano for more than 15 years. I teach all levels and styles and emphasize learning theory as well as keyboarding techniques. I play professionally in the Houston area and I have been accompanist at the GCMTA Gold Cup Vocal event for the past four years. All ages are welcome, however, I generally do not take students who are younger than six unless they demonstrate advanced dexterity."

Ms. Laurie accompanies one of Ms. Tabby's voice students






Playing a duet with one of her students

You can visit Ms. Laurie on Youtube and get an idea of her amazing skill on the piano by visiting DCStudio's Videos. Here's a favorite example, Vince Guaraldi's "Linus and Lucy."

Teachers: Mr. Anthony Contreras -

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Contreras - Guitar Instructor

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Mr. Tony joined the faculty of Harmony Music Studio in 2007. He enjoys performing, both with his students and with his band, and is well versed in many playing styles. Here are a few videos of him accompanying student performers at recitals.