GrandStaff Piano Studio FEBRUARY 2013 Piano News Presidents Day Yes, we do have lessons on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 18th. We will be open! Snow Day Policy Reminder: We are plowed and open most snowdays! Check our answering machine for updates! Important Dates: Please mark your new 2013 calendar with all of the following important dates and events coming up this Spring to encourage and motivate your young person! Competitions! Our Spring Competitions are fast approaching and will be Sat May 4th for the Piano Performance Party (Pre-school thru 2nd grade and Junior Division (3rd-5th graders). Senior Division-6th Grade and up will be on Sat May 11th. Both events will be held at a venue to be confirmed soon. Be sure your young person is involved and working hard. Remember the work that is done to prepare for Competition results in great strides forward in our skills. KinderKeys (Our Musical Kindergarten) begins Thrs. Feb.14th at 1PM. This is a great introduction to the study of music. Every student receives introductory lessons for piano and violin. See Judy for registration materials.Keyboard Adventures Great fun and learning for 5-6-7 year olds in a group setting! This program begins Thurs. Feb.14th at 5:00 PM. Piano concert! World class piano artist and winner of the prestigious VanCliburn Texas competition Nobuyuki Tsujii is performing at Muhlenberg College-Allentown on Friday March 15th at 8 pm. He is amazing! Students $12 Adults $25. Get tickets now-see Judy asap! Music brings enjoyment and comfort. Be sure your family is taking advantage of all the excitement and many music opportunities available! Long after the Toys of Childhood are Forgotten, the Gift of Music will Remain!We love being a part of the music education of your family. Thank you for your support and involvement. Happy Valentine’s Month! Judy and the GrandStaff