2022-2023 Calendar
August 2022 - Spring, 2023
HOLIDAYS:
There are lessons on all days (Aug. 20, 2022 – June 9, 2023) except these days:
Monday: Aug. 22, Sept. 5, Dec. 19 & 26, Mar. 20, May 29
Tuesday: Aug. 23, Dec. 20 (Workshops instead), Dec. 27, Feb.14, Mar. 21, May 16
Wednesday: Aug. 24, Nov. 23, Dec. 21 & 28, Mar. 22, May 17
Thursday: Aug. 25, Oct. 20, Nov. 24, Dec. 22 & 29, Mar. 23
Friday: Oct. 21, Nov. 25, Dec. 23 & 30, Mar. 24
Saturday: Oct. 8, Dec. 24 & 31, Feb. 25, Mar. 25, June 3 & 10
MEA Break: Oct. 20-21, 2022 (Only Thurs. - Fri.)
Thanksgiving break: Nov. 23-25 2022 (Wed.- Fri.)
Christmas break: Dec. 19 & 21, 2022 - Jan. 1, 2023
(Christmas Workshop on Dec. 20 instead of lessons)
Lessons resume after Christmas break on January 2, 2023
(Spring break: Mar. 20-25, 2023 Mon. – Sat.)
- Every student has 36 lessons August through June
JUNE 10, 2023
No limits on audience numbers!
9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - RSVP urgent requests by May 15
Roseville Covenant Church
2865 Hamline Ave. N.
Roseville, MN 55113
(Last day of spring lessons: June 9, 2023)
ALL STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES, 2022-2023:
Parent-student-teacher conferences: First October lesson, at regular lesson times
Parents, please bring your calendars
Halloween Workshops: Oct. 30, 2022: Sunday, 2:00-2:45. 3:00-3:45, & 4:00-4:45 p.m.
For students only. Sign up in entry way
Come in costume, if you'd like!
Christmas Workshops: Tues., Dec. 20, at APS Studio
Sign up in entry way
Adult Musicales:
Nov. 20, 2022: 1:00 p.m.
Propsect Park United Methodist Church,
22 Orlin Ave. SE, Mpls.
Bring a plate of goodies to share.
June 4, 2023: 6:30 p.m.
Potluck here at the studio
This is informal, and fun!!
Andersen Piano Studio Recital Day: JUNE 10, 2023
SALON SE LEVE CONCERTS: None for 2023-2024
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. HERB JOHNSON
Jan. 8, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 at the studio
Performers: Advanced students - invited by Deanna
A WINTER MUSICALE (for Contest Finalists): TBD
Cherrywood Pointe
2996 Cleveland Ave., N.
Roseville, MN 55113
BOBERFEST:
OCT. 8, 2022 (Saturday)
Bethlehem Baptist Church
5151 Program Ave.
Mounds View
Sign up with Deanna to play pieces by Melody Bober for her, hear her stories behind those pieces, meet her,
get her autograph in your music, and take a picture with her!
MINNEAPOLIS MUSIC TEACHERS FORUM RECITALS & PERFORMANCES
Schedule for 2022-2023
(Recitals on Saturdays and Sundays: TBA)
Oct. 16: St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Edina (L)
Oct. 30: Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes
Nov. 5: Virtual Recital: videos due by Nov. 3 (L)
Nov. 13: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis
Nov. 20: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
Dec. 4: St. Luke's and James Episcopal Church, Minneapolis (A-T)
Dec. 10: Virtual Recital: videos due by Dec. 8 (L)
Dec. 18: Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes
Jan. 8: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
*Jan. 14-15: Young Artist Critiqued Event, Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
*Jan. 28: Ninth Grade Auditions, Schmitt Music Auditorium. Bloomington
Jan. 15: St. Luke's and James Episcopal Church, Minneapolis (L)
Jan. 21: Virtual Recital: videos due by Jan. 19 (L)
Jan. 29: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis (L)
Feb. 5: Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes (L)
Feb. 12: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
*Feb. 18: Senior Awards Auditions, Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
Feb. 19: St. Luke's and James Episcopal Church, Minneapolis
Feb. 25: Virtual Recital: videos due by Feb. 23 (L)
Mar. 5: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
Mar. 12: MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis
Mar. 26: St. Luke's and James Episcopal Church, Minneapolis (L)
Apr. 2 (Palm Sunday): Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington (T-A)
Apr. 16: Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes, canceled
Apr. 22: Virtual Recital: videos due by Apr. 20 (L)
May 7: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
May 21: Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, Minneapolis: All-Honors Recital, Grades 5-11
June 4: Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church, Minneapolis: Senior Honors & Awards Recital
(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:
FEBRUARY 25. 2023
OAK HAVEN CHURCH, ANDOVER
1555 Constance Blvd., NE
Andover, MN 55304
Registration fees and time requests are due by Jan. 1, 2022
Pieces must be memorized and performance-ready by Jan. 25.
MN MUSIC TEACHERS ASSOCIATION PROGRAMS: 2022-2023
Pieces must be performance-ready and memorized 6 weeks prior to performance.
MMTA CONTESTS:
District Contest: (Sat.-Sun.): Jan. 21-22, Bethel University
Virtual Contest: Jan. 22
Registration for day and morning / afternoon requests due by Nov. 24, 2021
Time changes (not day changes) allowed until Jan. 1, with $10.00 fee
Finals Contest: (Sat.-Sun): Mar. 4-5: U of M, Ferguson Hall
Registration due Jan. 27
Young Artist Contest: Feb. 4, University of Northwestern, St. Paul
Call backs: Feb. 5, Schmitt Music Auditorium
Registration due Dec. (new deadline)
For Finalists Winners:
Honors Concert (20 grands on the stage!): June 3, 2023, 7:00 p.m., Mpls. Convention Center
Honors Concert Rehearsals with conductor: Apr. 22, May 6, May 20, 2023 at Schmitt, Bloomington:
Winners may miss ONE of the first 2 rehearsals IF your written requested absence is approved 2 weeks prior
June 3: Dress rehearsal, Mpls. Convention Center
Registration due Mar. 15, 2023
Young Artist Winners Recital: June , 7:30 p.m. Double Tree by Hilton, Mpls. Park Place
PIANO SOLO FESTIVAL: Jan. 21-22, Bethel University, Arden Hills
Non-competitive; no theory requirement; students play any level
Student Composition Contest & Solo Festival:
Postmark deadline: Mar. 1
Student Composition Festival: Mar. 1
Registration and fee due by Feb. 23
June *: Composition Winners Recital: DoubleTree by Hilton, Mpls. Park Place
Ensemble Festivals:
Nov. 5: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Eagan
Nov. 6: Living Waters Lutheran Church, Lino Lakes
Nov. 12: Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, Eagan
Nov. 19: Schmitt Music Auditorium
Nov. 19: Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Mpls.
Nov. 20, 2022: Twin Cities, TBA
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before performance.
Music Bridges:
Dec. 3: Virtual
Apr. 15: United Church of Christ, St. Anthony Park
Apr. 23: Hastings Art Center
Apr. 29: Lake Harriet Methodist Church
Registration and fee due 6 weeks before exam.
MMTA Piano, Keyboard, Sight Playing, and Popular Styles Exams, Virtual:
Nov. 5, 2022: videos due Nov. 3
Mar. 11, 2023: Videos due Mar. 9
May 13, 2023: Videos due May 11
Aug. 12, 2023: Videos due Aug. 10
MMTA Piano, Keyboard, Sight Playing, and Popular Styles Exams, In Person:
Dec. 4, 2022 (Sunday): K & S Studios, Woodbury - no Popular Exams this date
Apr. 16, 2023: K & S Studios, Woodbury
June 10, 2023: U of M, Minneapolis
May 2, 2022: Level 11 & Capstone (repertoire approval due by Apr. 2)
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
Virtual Theory Exams
Oct. 29, 2022
May 13, 2023
In-Person Theory Exams
Nov. 12, 2022: University of Northwestern at St. Paul
Mar. 19, 2023: K & S Studios, Woodbury
Apr. 29, 2023: Messiah Methodist Church, Plymouth
Registration, fee, and time requests due 6 weeks before exam.
MUSIC TEACHERS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION COMPETITIONS
Registration deadline:
Video recording due Oct. ?
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!
SCALE OLYMPICS: MAY 21 (Sun.), 2023:
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.
ST. PAUL PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION (SATURDAY) RECITALS:
Z = Zoom recitals playing student videos, due a week before the recital listed
Oct. 8, 2022 (Z)
Nov. 12, 2022: St. Luke Lutheran Church, Cottage Grove
Dec. 10, 2022: Prospect Park United Methodist Church, Mpls.
Feb. 11, 2023 (Z)
Mar. 11, 2023: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
Apr. 1 or 15: TBA Presbyterian Church of the Way, Shoreview
May 13, 2023 (Z)
June 10, 2023: HONORS RECITAL: Schmitt Music Auditorium, Bloomington
July 15, 2023 (Z)
Pieces must be recital-ready and memorized 4 weeks before the recital day.
SPPTA Piano Concerto Competition: Schmitt Music, Brooklyn Center: open to the public
Preliminaries & Finals: Dec. 3, 2022
Winner Performance with the Mississippi Valley Orchestra: Feb. 19, 2023, 3:00 p.m.
Augustana Lutheran Church, St. Paul
Registration deadline: Oct. 15. 2022
WIRTH CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS SPRING GALA: MAY 6, 2023, 6:30 p.m.
Local Rehearsals: (Mondays): Apr. 24 and May 1: Schmitt Music Warehouse, Bloomington:
7800 Harmony Drive (some apps still have Picture Drive)
Jubilation: 6:15
Spanish Tornado: 6:50
Concert & Dress Rehearsal Location: Sauk Rapids Performing Arts Center
(Sauk Rapids High school auditorium)
1835 Osauka Rd. NE
Sauk Rapids, MN 56379
Enter Door 6
Mandatory Dress rehearsal: TBA (est. 3:00 p.m.)
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
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
YOUNG ARTIST PIANO CAMP: July 16-22: St. John's Prep School
Lake Sagatagon
For more information:
www.wirthcenter.org/yapc
