2020-2021 CALENDAR
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Aug. 22, 2020 - June 12, 2021 |
2020-2021 SCHEDULE
Fall lessons begin on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2020. You are welcome to come in person (please join me in wearing a mask), or you may have virtual lessons.
Please note the Halloween Workshop change: Oct. 11, 2-3 and 3-4 p.m. in the backyard!
Also note theMay 17 holiday change on your fall letter (there WILL be lessons on May 10).
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 17, 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 below for info on the Christmas Workshop Day
(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
Outdoor Halloween Workshops: Oct. 11, Sunday, 2:00-2:45 & 3:00-3:45 p.m.
For students only, in the backyard. Sign up during conferences.
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. 13, 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): TBD
Cherrywood Pointe
2996 Cleveland Ave., N.
Roseville, MN 55113
Parents welcome!
Students: leave chairs for residents
MINNEAPOLIS MUSIC TEACHERS FORUM RECITALS & PERFORMANCES
Schedule for 2020-2021
(Recitals on Sundays; * events on Saturdays)
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, some or all of the MMTF recitals wil be held as online events. Please watch for updates on this page.
V = October recitals will very likely use video submissions from students, who will receive adjudicated feedback.
V: Oct. 18: Schmitt Music, Southdale Square (L)
V: Oct. 25: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, Rm. 126 (L)
Nov. 1: Schmitt Muisc, Brooklyn Center (L)
Nov. 15: MacPhail Center for Muisc, Minneapolis, Rm. 126 (L)
Dec. 13: Schmitt Music, Southdale Square, noon-3:00: limited registrations (L)
Jan. 3, 2021: Schmitt Music, Southdale Square
Jan. 10: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center
Jan. 17: Two venues: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, AND Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center
Jan. 24: Schmitt Muisc: Southdale Square
*Feb. 6: Young Artist Critiqued Event Performance: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center
Feb. 7: Young Artist Critiqued Event Performance if 2 recital dates are warranted by a large registration count
*Feb. 13: Ninth Grade Music Award Auditions: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Brooklyn Center
*Feb. 20: Senior Music Award Audtions: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Brooklyn Center
Feb. 21: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, Rm. 126 (L)
Feb. 28: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center (tentatively) (L)
Mar. 7: Schmitt Music, Southdale Square
Mar. 21: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis (L) (C)
Apr. 11: Schmitt Music, Southdale Square (L)
Apr. 18: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis, Rm. 126
May 2: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center
May 23: All-Honors Recital for Grades 5-11: Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
June 13: Senior Honors and Awards Recital: Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church
All Sunday dates have regular recitals scheduled.
(L) = Lollipop recitals also held on these days for students ages 8 and under on the recital day.
(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, 2021
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.): Jan. 23-24 - Bethel University, Arden Hills
Registration fee, day choice, and time requests due by Nov. 25
Finals Contest: (Sat.-Sun): Mar. 6-7 U of M, Ferguson Hall
Registration due Jan. 29, 2021.
Young Artist Contest: Feb. 27, Location TBD
(Call Backs: Feb. 28, Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center)
Registration fee and time requests due by Jan. 1.
Young Artist Winners Recital: June 13, DoubleTree by the Hilton, Mpls Park Place
Honors Concert: June 5, 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:
Apr. 24, May 8, May 22
3 at Brooklyn Center Schmitt Music
Dress Rehearsal and Performance: June 5, 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
Student Composition Contest & Solo Festival:
Postmark deadline: Mar. 1
Registration and fee due by Feb. 23
Composition Winners Recital: DoubleTree by Hilton, Mpls. Park Place
Ensemble Festivals:
ZOOM Festivals: Nov. 7 & 14
Video Submitted Festival: Nov. 1
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before performance.
Music Bridges:
Apr. 24: Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Minneapolis
May 1: St. Anthony Park United Methodist Church of Christ
May 2: TU Dance Center, St. Paul
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before exam.
In-Person MMTA Piano Exams
Dec. 6: K & S Studios, Woodbury
Feb. 6: Bethel University, Arden Hills
Apr. 10: Concordia University, St. Paul
June 5: U of M, Minneapolis
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
Virtual Piano Exams & Keyboard Skills Exams & Sight Playing Exams
Oct. 17: video submissions due Oct. 17
Oct. 24: video submissions due Oct. 24
Dec. 13: videos due Dec. 13
May 8: videos due May 8
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
Playathon for MusicLink:
Feb. 13-14
Macy's Court, Mall of America, Bloomington
Registration due by Jan. 23 for Popular Styles, Jan. 31 for all others
Popular Styles Exams:
Oct. 17: Virtual
Oct. 24: Virtual
Dec. 5: Virtual
Feb. 6: Bethel University, Arden Hills
Apr. 10, Concordia University, St. Paul
May 8: Virtual
June 5: U of M, Minnepoalis
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
In-Person Theory Exams
Mar. 20: K & S Studios, Woodbury
Apr. 17: Messiah United Methodist Church, Plymouth
May 8: University of Northwestern at St. Paul, Roseville
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
Virtual Theory Exams:
Oct. 17
Nov. 21
Jan. 23
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam
MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS
Registration deadline: Sept. 16, 2020
Video recording due Oct. 25, 2020
Winners will advance to the West Central Division Online-only Video Competition
Finalists compete at the MTNA Convention, Chicago?
ONE-MINUTE CLUB PARTY: TBD
For all of those who passed their note quizzes this year, come and celebrate!
PIANOFUN MINNESOTA COMPETITION
Video Submissions due Nov. 15, 2020
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 TBD
Applications open (Deadline: Jan. 24)
Prelims:
Finals:
Winners Recital: Ordway Concert Hall
ST. PAUL PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION VIRTUAL RECITALS:
All 2020-2021 Zoom recitals playing student videos are on Saturdays at 1:00
The sound is quite good, thanks to the host using a gaming computer
Sept. 12: YouTube Video submissions due to me by Sept. 3
Oct. 10: YouTube video submissions due to me by Oct. 1
Nov. 14: YouTube video submissions due to me by Nov. 5
Dec. 12: YouTube videos due to me by Dec. 3
Feb. 13: YouTube videos due to me by Feb. 4
Mar. 13: YouTube videos due to me by Mar. 4
Apr. 10: YouTube videos due to me by Apr. 1
May 8: YouTube videos due to me by Apr. 29
June 12: SPPTA Honors Recital: YouTube videos due to me by June 3
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 TBD
Applications open
Young Artist Scholarship Competition:
Winners Concert:
WIRTH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SPRING GALA: TBD
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: TBD
Location: Wirth Center for the Performing Arts
823 First Street South
St. Cloud, MN 56301
(320) 255-0318
Cost: $5.00 per person
