Apr
29
to May 1
May
4
8:00 AM08:00
Music Literacy Program & Masterworks Chorale Ensemble Competition
More information TBA!
May
17
3:45 PM15:45
May
28
4:00 PM16:00
Group Lessons, Elementary, Middle and High School: Note Schedule Change!
Please note the date and time change!
Our Guild assignment is one week earlier than usual, so we are changing our last group lesson to May 28.
Scale Olympics!
May
29
6:30 PM18:30
Spring Studio Recital
This is Spring Recital Week. Private lessons as scheduled--please note that these will be the last private lessons of the quarter. Next week will be National Guild and last Group Lessons.
Location: Panorama, Quinault Auditorium
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
May
30
11:30 AM11:30
National Guild Auditions, MAY 30!
National Guild Auditions:
Thursday, May 30, 11:30am to 7:30pm
Location: St. John’s Episcopal Church (114 20th Ave SE, Olympia)
All students are playing at the National Level--this means 7 memorized pieces and 3 technical phases, 10 items all together. This is quite an accomplishment!
Jun
3
to Jun 7
Jun
10
to Aug 16
Summer Lessons 2019
Please let me know if you are interested. Summer lessons will be offered on an a la carte basis.
Jul
15
to Jul 18
Summer Camp 2019!
The theme for this year’s summer camp is: Making Music with Friends—Ensembles! We will be featuring 2 newly composed piano trios (including violin, cello, trumpet and clarinet), 4-hands, 6-hands and 8-hand pieces, and possibly much more! Snacks and art projects included.
Dates: Week of July 15
Location; Allen Studio
Apr
19
3:45 PM15:45
Apr
1
to Apr 5
Mar
17
1:00 PM13:00
MAP Honors Recital
Winners chosen by the Music Artistry Program (MAP) Visiting Artists are showcased in three afternoon recitals.
Location: Westwood Baptist Church
Mar
12
8:30 AM08:30
M.A.P. at SMU on March 12!
Music Artistry Program (formerly Adjudications)
Location: SMU
Update: We have received our M.A.P. schedule! Tuesday, March 12, from 8:30-2:15. Each student will have a 10-30 minute time slot with the Visiting Artist, depending on their level. The V.A. this year is Jee Wong! Please note, our times are all scheduled during school hours. If you would like an informational form regarding the absence for the school, please let me know.
Students perform 2 pieces for the Visiting Artist, who gives constructive feedback. Please dress appropriately for MAP (ie. dress, nice slacks, etc). Winners will be chosen to perform at a MAP Honors Recital on 3/17 (Sunday).
Mar
11
4:00 PM16:00
Group Lessons, Elementary, Middle and High School
Group Lesson! Please note: Group class is on MONDAY this week, as we need to work around our MAP schedule assignment. Our MAP is the next day, Tuesday, March 12!
Mar
10
8:30 AM08:30
WSMTA Honors Recital Competition
WSMTA State-wide competition. Up to 2 students will represent our district at the State Conference in June.
Location: SMU
Mar
8
3:45 PM15:45
Mar
1
7:00 PM19:00
Ramona and Holly in Home Recital, March 1st!
Featuring all French composers, Ramona and Holly Reeves will perform at the Allen Residence a musical soiree!
Program:
Couperin Suite
Tailleferre Pieces Larghetto & Valse Lente
Debussy
Saint-Saens
Franck Sonata
Photo from Concert on the Hill Series, Chehalis
Feb
24
2:30 PM14:30
Olympia Chamber Orchestra Concert, featuring Lilia & Chloe!
Come and see the 2018 Concerto Competition winners perform with the OCO, our very own Lilia and Chloe! As 1st prize winners of the Advanced A and Advanced B divisions, they win the prize of playing with this orchestra.
Time: 2:30pm
Place: St. John’s Episcopal Church
Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
For tickets and information: https://www.olympiachamberorchestra.org
Feb
23
7:00 PM19:00
Ramona & Holly at the Chehalis Concert Series
Come enjoy an evening soiree of all French composers for cello and piano! From early Baroque works to late Romantics, Ramona & Holly Reeves will be the performers at this Feb 23, 2019, concert series in Chehalis. Free admission.
Feb
18
to Feb 22
Feb
9
8:00 AM08:00
Chopin NW Competition
Over 200 young musicians celebrate the music of Frederic Chopin!
For more information: www.chopinnw.org.
Entry deadline: January 1, 2019
Jan
28
6:15 PM18:15
Governor's Mansion Chamber Series
In celebration of the founding of the Governor’s Mansion Chamber Series, two of the founders will be playing, along with Ramona and other guest artists. All are welcome! Tickets are by reservation only, due to security at the Mansion.
The Governor's Mansion Foundation
of
The State of Washington Is Honored to Present
"Olympia Superstars"
An Evening of Gershwin, Mozart, Borodin and Beethoven
with Jeffrey Edwards cellist, Cameron May violinist, Jenny Edwards pianist, Dr. Sheila Fay pianist, Dr. Ramona Allen pianist
Monday January 28 2019
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. 6:00 to 6:40 p.m. - Wine Social with Appetizers. 6:50 to 7:50 p.m.- Concert Performance
Photo I.D. is Required for Admission to the Governor's Mansion download reservations form
Washington State Governor's Mansion Foundation,PO box 11207, Olympia, WA 98508
Jan
28
to Jan 29
Jan
25
3:45 PM15:45
Dec
17
9:00 AM09:00
Winter Break: No Lessons, except 12/17-18 and 1/3
Winter Break! 12/19-1/2
Lessons only on 12/17-18 (Mon/Tues) & 1/3 (Thurs).
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Dec
12
6:30 PM18:30
Winter Recital at OWRC
Winter Recital at Olympics West Retirement Center! (929 Trosper Rd in Tumwater).
Wed, December 12, 6:30-7:30pm
Nov
30
3:45 PM15:45
Nov
19
to Nov 20
Nov
19
to Nov 23
Nov
17
8:00 AM08:00
Nov
10
to Nov 11
Outstanding Artist Competition
This is a state-wide competition, taking place at CWU.
For more information: https://wsmta.org/programs-for-students/competitions/outstanding-artist-competition/
Deadline for application is 9/12/18.
Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00
Concerto Dress Rehearsal Recital
Friday, November 9, 2018, 7-8pm. This is a dress rehearsal for all students participating in the annual OMTA Concerto Competition on Nov. 17, but open to everyone to come and listen and support!
Oct
23
4:00 PM16:00
Group Lessons, Elementary, Middle and High School
High School to 8th grade: 4-5pm
3rd to 7th grade: 5-6pm
Please come prepared to share a piece with your piano group! We will also have some music theory games, composer stories and snacks!
Please pick up your student promptly at the end of class for smooth transitions. Thank you!
Oct
19
3:45 PM15:45
K-3rd grade Group Lesson!
New Group Class!
This group lesson is for students age Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Friday, 3:45-4:30. Please pick up your student promptly at 4:30, thank you!
Come prepared to share a piece with your piano group! We will also have some music theory games, composer stories and snacks!
Sep
12
8:00 AM08:00
Deadline for OAC Application
Outstanding Artist Competition is a state-wide competition.
For more information: https://wsmta.org/programs-for-students/competitions/outstanding-artist-competition/
Sep
10
to Sep 14
Sep
5
8:00 AM08:00
Jun
21
to Jun 23
Jun
11
to Jun 21
Spring Quarter Ends June 8! Summer lessons start June 11!
Spring Quarter for piano ends June 8. If you would like extra lessons during the summer starting June 11, please contact me, and we can scheduling them. They will be offered on an a la carte basis, due to crazy summer schedules!
Summer Session: available dates listed under "News"!