Review

The Mockingbird Trio was handsomely welcomed by their audience last Sunday at the Newton Free Library! The contemporary pieces were intriguing and uplifting as the trio celebrated the voices of nature.

THE MOCKINGBIRD TRIO at NEWTON FREE LIBRARY

On Sunday, October 25 at 2 pm ANMS Faculty member Scott Woolweaver, viola will perform at the Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street in Newton Centre with Elizabeth Anker, Contralto and John McDonald, Piano. As THE MOCKING BIRD TRIO the group will perform contemporary works on the theme of Birds: "Backyard Birder" by Francine Trester, "Fall of the Sparrow" by John McDonald, "A Wren" by Howard Frazin and works by Janice Giteck, Elizabeth Anker and Rebecca Sacks. This is a FREE concert. This concert is sponsored by the Aronson Foundation.

Piano teacher Patricia Smith honored

Sunday, October 18th was the occasion for much musical celebration at ANMS. At 3 pm students, friends and colleagues gathered to hear Mr. Robert Muse and his wife Mary formally establish the Muse Family Scholarship Fund in honor of Patricia Smith. Mr. Muse dedicated the fund to Pat for her outstanding teaching and praised her for encouraging him to play. He cited teaching as a most important vehicle for passing knowledge and culture to the next generation.

At 4 pm the audience was treated to the wonderful performance of Violist Kim Kashkashian in an All-Schumann program. Mr. Peter Nagy was her pianist. The duo provided a most complete afternoon of musical enjoyment for all.

Music Explorers Trial Class

ANMS Early Childhood Education Coordinator, Kim Petot will be holding a series of free Music Explorers "trial classes" September 10,11,12 . This is an opportunity for parent and child to attend a class prior to registration for the 2009-2010 academic year. Attending families who register following the trial class will be receiving a free class.

Trial class dates:
Thursday 9/10 - 2, 3, 4 year olds and Xylophone
Friday 9/11 - 2, 3 & 4 year olds
Saturday 9/12 - 2, 3, 4 year olds and Xylophone

Music Explorers 2009-2010 regular class start dates:
Monday 9/14 - Keyboard I & II
Wednesday 9/9 - Keyboard I
Friday 9/11 - Keyboard I
Thursday 9/17 - 2, 3, 4 year olds, and Xylophone
Friday 9/18 - 2, 3, 4 year olds
Saturday 9/19 - 2, 3, 4 year olds, and Xylophone

Actor Singer Class Auditions

The ACTOR SINGER for students ages 14-18

Laura Backley and Michael Becker bring their vast knowledge of vocal skills and audition techniques to this class. If you are a singer studying voice and are looking to grow as a performer, this setting will give you the tools to succeed.

An audition will be held in the fall TBA. The first Actor Singer class of the 2009-2010 semester is Sept. 8 at 5:00 pm. Call the ANMS office (617 527 4553) to schedule an appointment. A faculty member will follow up with information on what to bring to the audition

Faculty: Laura Backley, singer. Michael Becker, piano
Tuition: $550 for 30 one hour sessions

Summer Creative Arts Program

The Summer Creative Arts Program begins June 29! Openings in both sessions! Call today.

Boys and girls ages 5-8 years old will enjoy exploring art, music, movement and drama.

Through the Creative Arts Program, ANMS Early Childhood Development Director and Music Teacher, Kim Petot introduces children to the arts, cultivates individual expression, encourages group participation and provides a supportive nurturing environment.

Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm

Two Week Sessions:
Session I June 29-July 10
Session II July 13-24

Fees:
2 wk. session $875
4 wk. session $1,6000

Call Kim Petot at 617.527.4553 ext. 103

ANMS Alum Constantine Finehouse performs on the Wolf Series

ANMS Alum Constantine Finehouse will perform on the Andrew Wolf Concert Series March 7, 2010.

It’s been a long journey from his native St. Petersburg Russia to Café St. Petersburg, Newton for 30 year-old pianist, Constantine Finehouse. A journey Finehouse calculated each step of the way.

Even before immigrating to the US at age 13, Finehouse devoted his life to becoming a career musician. While living in Newton, Finehouse studied piano at the All Newton Music School with Fred Wanger. Through Wanger, Finehouse landed his first professional playing job as accompanist for a Newton ballet studio. The rest of the Finehouse’s young story – although not quite history – includes studies at the New England Conservatory, Julliard, Yale, CD recording, and some impressive collaborations.

Tickets on Sale in September 2009.