Announcing Spring Music Fair!

We have been so busy with preparations for our spring festivals that I have completely neglected to inform everyone of an upcoming event in which you may wish to participate. Please review the information below. If you want to participate, we need to register you right away. The number of performers in each recital is limited. First come, first served. At this time, every category still has openings. However, I think registration will probably start to really pick up very soon. If you want to participate, you can let me know by e-mail or tell me at your next lesson. If you want to perform something other than your current recital/festival music, we will make that selection in the next couple of weeks. The $5.00 registration fee should be paid next week with your March tuition.

Treasure Valley Music Teachers Association

presents the

Spring Music fair!

Guest Artist: Andrew Armstrong

May 29-30, 2009

The Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy

and the Moseley Center Boys and Girls Club

Students will be performing on Friday evening and Saturday all day in themed recitals. All recital performers will receive a Music Fair ribbon and a goody bag. Each recital will have one Audience Choice Award (decided by the audience). All of the winners of the Audience Choice Award (6 total) will receive $20 and the opportunity to open for Andrew Armstrong at the Boys and Girls Club recital.

Students are strongly encouraged to memorize solo pieces. Students are strongly encouraged to create artwork to accompany their selections (poetry, visual art, stories, etc.) to display at the Music Fair.

Entrance Fee: $5.00

Friday, May 29, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy:
5:30 pm TV/Movies/Contemporary Recital
7:00 pm Duet Recital

Saturday, May 30, Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy:
10:00 am Master class with Andrew Armstrong featuring 2008 Sonata Festival 1st place
winners (levels 12-15)
11:30 am Classical Recital (any period)
1:00 pm Jazz Recital featuring Justin Nielsen
2:30 pm Chamber Recital
4:00 pm Original Composition Recital

Saturday May 30, Moseley Center Boys and Girls Club:
6:15 pm Audience Choice Award Winners Recital
7:00 pm Andrew Armstrong

Andrew Armstrong
Praised by critics for his passionate expression and dazzling technique, pianist Andrew Armstrong has delighted audiences around the world. He has performed solo recitals and appeared with orchestras in Asia, Europe, Latin America and the United States, including performances at Alice Tully Hall, Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, The Grand Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, and Warsaw's National Philharmonic.

Andrew Armstrong is devoted to outreach programs and playing for children. In addition to his many concerts, his performances are heard regularly on National Public Radio and WQXR, New York City's premier classical music station.