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Violin Student at Interlochen
Kendra Sobania, violin student of Celo V'ec her at the Music Center, was chosen to participate in the Interlochen Music Camp this summer. Interlochen is a very prestigious summer camp and students are invited to participate through a rigorous audition process. Upon arriving at Camp, Kendra again auditioned for her place in the orchestra and was chosen as the principal (or concertmistress) which is the highest position any of the musicians could be awarded! We are very proud of Kendra, and of Celo V'ec who has taught her so well!
Kendra Sobania, violin student of Celo V'ec her at the Music Center, was chosen to participate in the Interlochen Music Camp this summer. Interlochen is a very prestigious summer camp and students are invited to participate through a rigorous audition process. Upon arriving at Camp, Kendra again auditioned for her place in the orchestra and was chosen as the principal (or concertmistress) which is the highest position any of the musicians could be awarded! We are very proud of Kendra, and of Celo V'ec who has taught her so well!
Attention all fiddlers!
The Music Center will be hosting a Fiddle Festival open to all fiddle players! The Festival will be held at the Green Fair Folk Festival on August 4, outdoors on the campus of the Franciscan Sisters! Fiddlers of all ages and levels are invited to play. The band Club Ramon will be available to play backup with you as well. For more information and to sign up, please call or stop in at the Music Center. The Festival is funded by a grant from the Five Wings Arts Council. |
Women's Slavic Choir
The new Women's Slavic Choir will be rehearsing on select Wednesday evenings, 7-9 this summer. New members are welcome. The Choir will be performing at the Green Fair Folk Festival. For more information, contact us! |
UROCK this Summer!!
 Our famous U Rock Camp will be held this summer on July 23 at 5 p.m., July 24 & 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on July 31 & August 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The camp is open to middle and high school students with some experience on their instruments. We need musicians who play guitar, bass, percussion, keyboards, and any other instrument that can play in a band - plus vocalists. All styles of music are welcome, from rock to country to blues to pop. On the first night students will be divided into bands. Each band will create a name and image for their band and pick three songs to learn. Band pictures will be taken. The bands will practice together and also have sessions on learning the basics of being in a band. The final concert will be outdoors at the Green Fair Folk Festival on August 4 which is free and open to the public. The cost of the Camp is $100 but the fee can be waived. Everyone is welcome to attend!! URock is funded by the Five Wings Arts Council. Call or stop in for more information! |
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Special Programs
Keyboard Festival
Each Spring the Music Center hosts a Keyboard Festival for all central Minnesota piano students. Students have an opportunity to perform a memorized piece for a professional clinician who then gives them a short lesson and a written critique. The lesson also serves as a audition for the Honors Concert which is also part of the Festival. The 2010 Festival is April 16 and 17. Contact the Music Center for registration information.
Recitals
We schedule recitals four times a year: Halloween Recitals, Holiday Recitals, Winter Recitals and Spring Recitals. We encourage every student to participate in the recitals, performing is a part of learning to play an instrument. We offer several different times for the recitals, hoping to be able to fit into each families' schedule. If your child does not wish to participate, please bring them to one of the recitals so that they can see the process and see others perform. This may encourage them to perform at a later recital. Each recital is followed by a reception in honor of the performers.
Spring Dance and Gymnastics Recitals
Early each May we present all of our dancers and gymnasts in recitals at the Charles Martin Auditorium in the Little Falls Community High School. These recitals are fully costumed and are open to the public. Dancers will order costumes for the recital in late December. The gymnasts will order costumes in February. There will be an extra charge for the costumes, we do try to keep the prices as low as possible.
Con Brio String Orchestra
A string orchestra for beginning string students is held on Saturday mornings. Once again, this is for all string students in the area who are just beginning lessons and for more advanced students as well. This is a great opportunity to motivate young students to play and practice, the time spent playing together will be fun and relaxed. Led by Celo V'ec, the ensemble will meet every Saturday morning from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sforzando String Orchestra
All area bowed string students and artists are invited to become a part of The New String Ensemble. This group meets weekly to play music together and to enjoy the company of other string players. There is no age limit to the group, and you do not have to take private lessons at the Music Center to participate. Grants and donations allow us to offer this opportunity for free. Led by Celo V'ec, the ensemble meets every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
U ROCK Summer Camp
This program is designed for everyone who has always wanted to be in a band! "U Rock" is for guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboards and vocalists. Other instruments such as violins are also welcome to apply. Students will learn the basics of being in a band; then everyone will be divided into their own bands. The conclusion of camp will be a great concert featuring all the students and the faculty! The types of bands formed will be based on the interest of each player - rock, pop, country, hip hop, anything is possible.
Green Fair Folk Festival
This non-political concert is a way of promoting peace in our homes, our schools, our communities and our world. Music is a universal language that brings us all together and helps form a base of common understanding. The Concert for Peace will celebrate music, peace, and community and will feature local musicians and choirs. People are invited to visit and sing along.
Keyboard Festival
Each Spring the Music Center hosts a Keyboard Festival for all central Minnesota piano students. Students have an opportunity to perform a memorized piece for a professional clinician who then gives them a short lesson and a written critique. The lesson also serves as a audition for the Honors Concert which is also part of the Festival. The 2010 Festival is April 16 and 17. Contact the Music Center for registration information.
Recitals
We schedule recitals four times a year: Halloween Recitals, Holiday Recitals, Winter Recitals and Spring Recitals. We encourage every student to participate in the recitals, performing is a part of learning to play an instrument. We offer several different times for the recitals, hoping to be able to fit into each families' schedule. If your child does not wish to participate, please bring them to one of the recitals so that they can see the process and see others perform. This may encourage them to perform at a later recital. Each recital is followed by a reception in honor of the performers.
Spring Dance and Gymnastics Recitals
Early each May we present all of our dancers and gymnasts in recitals at the Charles Martin Auditorium in the Little Falls Community High School. These recitals are fully costumed and are open to the public. Dancers will order costumes for the recital in late December. The gymnasts will order costumes in February. There will be an extra charge for the costumes, we do try to keep the prices as low as possible.
Con Brio String Orchestra
A string orchestra for beginning string students is held on Saturday mornings. Once again, this is for all string students in the area who are just beginning lessons and for more advanced students as well. This is a great opportunity to motivate young students to play and practice, the time spent playing together will be fun and relaxed. Led by Celo V'ec, the ensemble will meet every Saturday morning from 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sforzando String Orchestra
All area bowed string students and artists are invited to become a part of The New String Ensemble. This group meets weekly to play music together and to enjoy the company of other string players. There is no age limit to the group, and you do not have to take private lessons at the Music Center to participate. Grants and donations allow us to offer this opportunity for free. Led by Celo V'ec, the ensemble meets every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
U ROCK Summer Camp
This program is designed for everyone who has always wanted to be in a band! "U Rock" is for guitarists, bass players, drummers, keyboards and vocalists. Other instruments such as violins are also welcome to apply. Students will learn the basics of being in a band; then everyone will be divided into their own bands. The conclusion of camp will be a great concert featuring all the students and the faculty! The types of bands formed will be based on the interest of each player - rock, pop, country, hip hop, anything is possible.
Green Fair Folk Festival
This non-political concert is a way of promoting peace in our homes, our schools, our communities and our world. Music is a universal language that brings us all together and helps form a base of common understanding. The Concert for Peace will celebrate music, peace, and community and will feature local musicians and choirs. People are invited to visit and sing along.