If I don't practice for one day, I know it; if I don't practice for two days, the critics know it; if I don't practice for three days, the audience knows it
--Ignacy Jan Paderewski, quoted in Shapiro, An Encyclopedia of Quotations and Music (1978)
Day 1 March 12, 2017 Hyperium Conservatory & Dr. Kims Music School
Day 2 March 18, 2017 ECC
Day 3 March 19, 2017 ECC
Branch Honors March 26, 2017
Senior Medallion April 2, 2017
Schedule will be published on Feb 05.
Certificate of Merit 2017 New Enrollment Process
*Parent payment for their CM fees through Parent Portal between November 1 - 10, 2016 AND THEIR STUDENT(S) WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE BY 11:59PM ON NOVEMBER 10, 2016!
* This year, for the first time, Repertoire Input as well as Branch Honors and Convention application also begin on October 1st HOWEVER they NEED NOT be completed by October 31st. We have until 11:59 PM January 15, 2017 to complete Repertoire Input and indicate intention to be considered for Branch Honors and Convention. This gives time to make changes to our students' repertoire and the supplemental programs.
* Scheduling requests such as carpool, ensemble, day/am or pm and accompanists will be between January 2 - 15, 2017.
Performance Workshops
11/19/16 3:00 & 4:30 in Seal Beach
12/10/16 3:00 Combined workshop for everyone in Torrance (Holiday Workshop with piano and other instruments)
01/07/17 3:00 & 4:30 in Seal Beach
02/04/17
3:00 & 4:30 in TORRANCE
03/04/17
3:00 & 4:30 in Seal Beach
04/22/17 03/04/17 3:00 & 4:30 in TORRANCE
05/20/17 3:00 & 4:30 in Seal Beach
06/10/17 3:00 & 5:00 PM PIANO RECITALS IN TORRANCE
**Students cannot miss more than 2 performance workshops to qualify for awards at the May Awards Workshop
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:
**10/31/16 Evening lessons after 5:00 PM only will be rescheduled
The I Love Music Contest gives students an opportunity to express their love for music in various artistic means.
I Love Music Winners
Summer Music Fun
Summer Music Fun Top Winners
The Royal Conservatory Music Development Program
HYPERIUM Conservatory, 655 Deep Valley Drive, Suite 120, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.
Practical Assessments: December 4, 2016
Theory Assessments: December 9 & 10, 2016
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Student Notes
Welcome!
New students: Dr. Ben Rafii, Stephanie Wong
Welcome back: Candice Horikawa (online lessons from Idaho!)
Teacher's Notes
CAPMT Conference Committee and Bravura celebrate the close to a successful CAPMT State Conference
The CAPMT State Conference was held on October 14-15, 2016 at California State University, Long Beach. Ms. Noreen was officially elected to become President of CAPMT for the July 2017-19 term.
Renown Pedagogue, Marvin Blickenstaff
Celebrated Composer, Dennis Alexander
Technology article featured in the Classical Music Journal miroirsCA/com (click photo to access article)