2020-2021 CALENDAR
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July 31, 2020 - June 12, 2021 |
2020-2021 SCHEDULE
Fall lessons begin on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. Your times will be mailed before Aug. 1.
HOLIDAYS: There are lessons on all days (Aug. 22, 2020 – June 11, 2021) except these days:
Monday: Sept. 7, Dec. 21, Dec. 28, Mar. 29, May 10, May 31
Tuesday: Dec. 15*, Dec. 22, Dec. 29, Mar. 30, May 11, June 8*
Wednesday: Oct. 14, Nov. 25, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Mar. 31, May 12
Thursday: Oct. 15, Nov. 26, Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Apr. 1, May 13
Friday: Oct. 16, Nov. 27, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, Apr. 2, May 14
Saturday: Oct. 17, Nov. 28, Dec. 26, Feb. 27, May 15, June 5
*Workshop days – see calendar page, www.andersenpianostudio.com
(Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-28)
(Christmas break: Dec. 21, 2020 - Jan. 1, 2021)
Lessons resume after Christmas break on SATURDAY, January 2, 2021.
(Spring break: Mar. 29-Apr. 2, 2021: Mon. – Fri)
(Michelle’s wedding: We’ll be gone May 9-16, 2021)
ANDERSEN PIANO STUDIO RECITAL DAY: JUNE 12, 2021
SAVE THE DATE!!!!
Last day of spring lessons: June 11, 2021
ALL STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, 2020-2021:
Parent-student-teacher conferences: Oct.1-7, at regular lesson times
Parents, please bring your calendars
Halloween Workshops: Oct. 25, Sunday, 2:00-3:00 & 3:00-4:00 p.m.
For students only, in the studio. Sign up in entry way.
Come in costume, if you'd like!
Christmas Workshop Day: Dec. 15 (Tuesday), in the studio
. Pre-college students: Sign up for a one-hour workshop in entry way (after Thanksgiving) to play your favorites!
3:00-4:00; 4:30-5:30; 6:00-7:00
(No parents, please - space is limited.)
Adult Potluck Workshop: Dec. 15, Sunday, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Come with salad, dessert, or fruit to share, play a favorite piece, and enjoy fellowship & dinner with other adults!
(Entree will be provided,)
Sign up in entry way after Thanksgiving.
This is informal, and fun!!
Andersen Piano Studio Recital Day:
JUNE 12, 2021, Saturday, 10:30, 12:15, 2:30, and 3:15
Schmitt Music Auditorium
SALON SE LEVE CONCERTS:
Sundays, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Hear some of MN's finest young artists play some of the best music ever written in the Art Gallery,
at Hennepin Ave. United Methodist Church. Meet these young artists at the delicious receptions following the performances.
Quiet children are very welcome - listening and seeing will be inspirational!
*Chamber Chamboree & Alumni Extraordinaire Benefit Concert: the only SsL concert where tickets are required
All other concerts are free and open to the public; donations are graciously accepted, as all SsL concerts are funded by the generous support of its patrons and members.
PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS
(Alphabetized by organization / event)
ADVANCED MASTER CLASS WITH DR. RICHARD LANGE:
University of Northwestern at St. Paul, Choir Room (enter back of Totino Fine Arts Building)
All students and parents are welcome to attend
Performers: Advanced students - invited by Deanna
Performers: please arrive 15 minutes early to try out the piano.
A WINTER MUSICALE (for Contest Finalists):
Cherrywood Pointe
2996 Cleveland Ave., N.
Roseville, MN 55113
Parents welcome!
Students: leave chairs for residents
MINNEAPOLIS MUSIC TEACHERS FORUM RECITALS & PERFORMANCES
Schedule for 2019-2020
(Recitals on Sundays; * events on Saturdays)
(L) = Lollipop recitals also held on these days for students ages 8 and under as of 9/1/17.
(C) = Composition recitals, featuring student compositions (bring written scores to recital) also held that day
(A-T) = Adult & Teen Beginner recitals also held that day
No judges are present for Lollipop, Composition, and Adult & Teen Beginner recitals.
Recitals are on Sunday afternoons between 12:30-4:00 p.m., except for * events
Students must have recital pieces memorized and performance-ready before registration.
Registration fees and time requests are due a month ahead of the recital dates listed above,
except for Saturday * events - ask Deanna
MN FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS PIANO FESTIVAL:
FEB. 27 (Saturday), 2021
Our Savior's Lutheran Church, East Bethel
Registration fees and time requests are due by Jan. 1, 2017.
Pieces must be memorized and performance-ready by Jan. 25.
MN MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS: 2020-2021
Pieces must be performance-ready and memorized 6 weeks prior to performance.
MMTA CONTESTS:
District Contest: (Sat.-Sun.): - Bethel University, Arden Hills
Registration fee, day choice, and time requests due by Nov. 25
Finals Contest: (Sat.-Sun): U of M, Ferguson Hall
Young Artist Contest: Univ. Northwestern, St. Paul, Totino Fine Arts Center
(Call Backs: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center)
Registration fee and time requests due by Jan. 4
Young Artist Winners Recital: DoubleTree by the Hilton, Mpls Park Place
Honors Concert: June 6, 2021 (Sat.), 7:00 p.m., Mpls Convention Center
Doors open at 6:15 p.m.; performers should be seated by 6:30 p.m.
Four Honors Concert Saturday Rehearsals:
3 at Brooklyn Center Schmitt Music
Dress Rehearsal and Performance: June 6, Mpls. Convention Center
Group photos are taken during the dress rehearsal.
Allow extra time for traveling construction issues, and parking. Each rehearsal will take about an hour.
Individual photos & tickets available - Brooklyn Center Schmitt Music
Composition Contest:
Postmark deadline: Mar. 1
Registration and fee due by Feb. 23
Composition Winners Recital: DoubleTree by Hilton, Mpls. Park PlCE
Ensemble Festivals:
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before performance
Music Bridges:
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before exam
In-Person MMTA Piano Exams: Dec. 6, Sunday, K & S Studios
Virtual Piano Exams & Keyboard Skills Exams & Sight Playing Exams
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam
Playathon for MusicLink:
Macy's Court, Mall of America
Registration due by Jan. 23
Popular Styles Exams:
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam
Virtual Theory Exams:
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam
MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS
MN Competition: Nov. 16, 2019, Fourth baptist Church, Plymouth
Registration deadline:
Winners will advance to the West Central Division Online-only Video Competition
Finalists compete at the MTNA Convention, Chicago
ONE-MINUTE CLUB PARTY: TBA
For all of those who passed their note quizzes this year, come and celebrate!
PIANOFUN MINNESOTA COMPETITION: TBA
Landmark Center
SCALE OLYMPICS: May 2 (Sun.)
7:00-8:15 p.m.
For students who can play 4-octave scales (hands together) in sixteenth notes with the metronome
for a judge here at the studio,
and who know their key signatures (quiz given).
Winner receives BEST BUY gift card, $35.00
Registration and pre-payment (10.00 per student) required by Apr. 15.
SCHUBERT CLUB SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITIONS: 2021
Applications open (Deadline: Jan. 24)
Prelims:
Finals:
Winners Recital: Ordway Concert Hall
ST. PAUL PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION: 2020-2021
SPPTA Honors Recital:
Sundin Hall, Hamline University
Time requests due 3 weeks before the recital day, though best to reserve times as listed above.
Pieces must be recital-ready and memorized 4 weeks before the recital day.
SPPTA Piano Concerto Competition: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center
Preliminaries:
Finals:
Winner Performance with the Mississippi Valley Orchestra:
Augustana Lutheran Church, West St. Paul
THURSDAY MUSICAL: 2021
Applications open
Young Artist Scholarship Competition:
Winners Concert:
WIRTH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SPRING GALA: TBA
There may be openings at this event.
Concert & Dress Rehearsal Location: Sauk Rapids Performing Arts Center (high school auditorium)
1835 Osauka Rd. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enter Door 6
CONCERT: 6:30 p.m.
Performers: arrive in seats by 6:10
Tickets required for audience; call (320) 255-0318
$10 advance tickets; $15 day of concert
Seating is limited
Local rehearsals at Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center:
WIRTH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS MUSICALE & PIZZA: TBA
Location: Wirth Center for the Performing Arts
823 First Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0318
Cost: $5.00 per person
