Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Piano Student Recital

Hello Piano People!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I know I did! It was even more special this year with the arrival of my granddaughter, Grace Isabel!



I even did a little educational concert in her honor on November 19th. It was great fun. I am so thankful for many of my students that attended.

But if you missed out, do not fear. I am planning another one in the spring!

The next piano event on the calendar is my piano student recital.

Please save the date.  There has been a slight time change, so take note!

What:  Piano Student Recital
When: Sunday, December 10, 2017
Session 1:  4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 5:30 p.m.
Where:  Community Music Center
 3350 SE Francis St, Portland, OR 97202


I would prefer younger, more beginning students to perform at 4:00 p.m. Older, continuing beginners, intermediate and advanced students at 5:30. 

Please invite your family. We love an audience! I sit at the piano with all my students, unless they request otherwise. Music does not need to be memorized. But if it is, cool!  

And treats are welcome!  Please specify if there are any allergens, i.e. peanuts for our friends with food allergies.

Most of all, enjoy preparing for the recital! This is my favorite part about teaching!

Have a wonderful week piano people!
 
Teacher Zita
pianoteacherpdx@yahoo.com 

Thursday, November 2, 2017

RECITAL SEASON!

Hello Piano People!

Here we are in November already!  Most people hurl themselves headlong into holiday thinking immediately after Halloween.  I actually heard my first Christmas carol on the radio yesterday. And my Starbucks cup was already in the Christmas spirit!


I think my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Time with family. Yummy food. Not too much stress.  What'st not to like?

But honestly, you know what I look forward to this time of year?

PIANO RECITALS!!

This year, I am hosting an end of term piano recital for my students at the Community Music Center on Sunday, December 10th.

There will be two sessions:

Session One
 4:00-5:00 p.m. This session designed for younger, more beginning students.  There will be a reception at 5:00 with many goodies (bring some too if you're able!).

Session Two
6:00-7:00 p.m. This session is designed for older and/or more advanced students. There will be a reception at 7:00 with many goodies (bring some too if you're able!).

You can sign up for whichever session suits your student and/or schedule.  If you need help deciding, ask me! 

Most of my students have chosen a recital piece already.  My beginning students will be chosing this week.

My recitals are fun!  We do not worry about mistakes.  But if there are any nerves, be assured I will be sitting right there next to you at the piano to help!

Students can dress however they are comfortable for being on stage. Some like to dress fancy, some like to just where comfortable clothes (like they wear to school).

Be yourself! :)

I also want to let you know, that I giving one of my family friendly, educational concerts.

I would love to see my students and their families at my concert!  I am really excited about featuring women composers and their male counterparts!


PIANO FOR ALL

An afternoon of solo piano music performed by Zita Jefferson.
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  • Music by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn, Felix Mendelssohn, Maria Agata Szymanowska, Fredic Chopin, Blanche Tice, Scott Joplin and a special arrangement of the Brahms Lullaby to celebrate the birth of Grace Isabel, Zita’s granddaughter!
  • Interesting narration about the composers and their compositions.
  • Fun Activities! Including the
    “Name that animal, Holiday or Thing” game!
  • Prizes for the children!  
  • A reception with goodies afterwards!
Suggested Donation: $10/person or $25/family.  
No one turned away for lack of funds.
For more information email Zita at pianoteacherpdx@yahoo.com

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Sunday, November 19, 2017
3:00 p.m.
Community Music Center
3550 SE Francis Street



Monday, March 6, 2017

Save the Date: End of Year Piano Recital!

Hello Piano People!

It has been a long winter! 

I feel like I have been hibernating! Like a bear!  And I am so ready for some warmer weather.

Speaking of which, I am hosting a recital for my piano students on:

Sunday, June 11th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

It will be held in the auditorium at the Community Music Center as usual!

Recitals are so much fun! I am helping all my students prepare a special piece. And I am looking forward to hearing them all play!

As usual, please bring treats to share! 

I am combining all levels of abilities, ages and styles. We will even have a couple of students do a blues jam demo!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Back to practicing! :)



See you soon...Teacher Zita