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meet our 5th & 6th year students!

3/18/2021

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This week, we are recognizing these students for 5 & 6 years of music study! Congratulations! Special awards will be given in May!

Navir

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What grade are you in?
3rd
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Stathia
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
I like the sound of the piano and learning with Mrs. Stathia!
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Allegro and Doo Wop Ditty
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
Because I want to keep learning piano and getting better. AND I love Mrs. Stathia!
What's your favorite subject in school?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Martial Arts, Piano, Gujarati (Indian Language) School with my grandma, Football, Basketball...
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Nailed It and Go Dog Go
What's your favorite color?
Turquoise
Do you have any pets?
Only My Little Brother (ha ha)
Do you have any siblings?
Nayav (my little brother who is 6 years old)
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I like to be silly and funny . I hope I make people laugh.
What are YOU really good at?
Climbing Trees
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Try your best and have fun
What do you love about MSS?
I like Mrs. Stathia but I LOVE the Christmas recitals!
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I really like to draw maps.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Mrs. Stathia, I just love you a lot. Thank you for being my teacher.

Ryan

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Meredth
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
I can get extremely creative.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Carol of the Bells (Ukranian Carol).
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
I learn new and interesting pieces.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Science
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Band
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Holes
What's your favorite color?
White
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I am very funny because I love making my friends laugh.
What are YOU really good at?
Math
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Like what you do, and you will always succeed. -Katherine Johnson
What do you love about MSS?
Their patience.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you for being the best and most patient teacher.

Anna

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Meredith
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
I love being able to sing songs and play the piano with it!
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Circle of Life
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
I absolutely love the piano and Ms. Meredith!
What's your favorite subject in school?
Language Arts
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Dance, acting, and voice
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
The Help
What's your favorite color?
Pink
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I am a triple threat when it comes to theatre
What are YOU really good at?
Musical theatre
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Practice!
What do you love about MSS?
The kind teachers
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
She always sees the potential in every student. She never doubts anyone and is always so so so kind!

Kaira

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What grade are you in?
4th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Stathia
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Quadrille
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
Learning more about music
What's your favorite subject in school?
French
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Soccer and dance
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Sound of Music
What's your favorite color?
White
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I like learning new things which makes me open to learning about almost anything that I do not know about.
What are YOU really good at?
Soccer
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Learn the notes
What do you love about MSS?
I like the teachers
What else would we like to know about YOU?
That I am a great cook
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you for teaching me piano! I love it! I also love FaceTiming with you!

Savannah

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Ellie
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
It’s so pretty and I love experimenting with notes and melodies
What's your favorite piece you have played?
All of them! I can’t pick a favorite! But I really have fun with my recital pieces
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
My amazing teacher and my curiosity and passion for music
What's your favorite subject in school?
Reading
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Girl Scouts, piano, tennis
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Five feet apart is my favorite movie
What's your favorite color?
Mint green
Do you have any pets?
A dog named Tess
Do you have any siblings?
​I have two brothers. Will (10) and Lucas (6 almost 7)
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I’m adventurous and hard working. I like to try new things and work hard at Girl Scouts and in school to be the best person I can be
What are YOU really good at?
Reading and cooking
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Stick with it for a while because sometimes it will be hard but don’t give up! And make sure you’re putting in the effort to be successful.
What do you love about MSS?
How nice the teachers are!
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I love making videos and am going to a magnet school for theatre and communications next year!
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
​She’s great at coming up with techniques to help me be the best pianist I can be and is always pushing me to work harder and exceed my potential

Christine

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What grade are you in?
4th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Mrs Meredith, Mrs Stathia, Mr James
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
The beautiful sound
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Sonatina
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
the wonderful teachers
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Swimming
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Star Wars
What's your favorite color?
Purple
Do you have any pets?
yes, dog Rudy
Do you have any siblings?
yes, one sister
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I'm perseverant
What are YOU really good at?
Swimming
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Never give up
What do you love about MSS?
The teachers
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I qualify for the Swimming championship
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
​​Thank you for your help with all my music pieces. Love you.

Ada

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What grade are you in?
5th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Meredith
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
It’s fun!
What's your favorite piece you have played?
The Pokemon Theme Song
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
It is good for my resume when I grow up!
What's your favorite subject in school?
Robotics
What other activities do you do outside of school?
I like playing video games & building legos.
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
I don’t do favorites
What's your favorite color?
Rainbow 🌈
Do you have any pets?
Yes! Dog-Lemon Juice, Frenchie; Lizard-Savannah
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
My curiosity gives me courage to learn.
What are YOU really good at?
Math!
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Have confidence
What do you love about MSS?
The piano!
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I am a great singer!
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you for teaching me! I think you are great.

Eva

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What grade are you in?
5th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Mrs.Coolidge
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
The sound you can make
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Greensleaves
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
Wanting to know how to do more
What's your favorite subject in school?
History
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Read lots of books
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Spiderwick chronicle
What's your favorite color?
Yellow
Do you have any pets?
Two dogs named Cash Money and Christmas
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, a little sister
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I love to read, and have a vast knowledge of unique information
What are YOU really good at?
Reading books
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
To just keep practicing, and they will soon understand it
What do you love about MSS?
The lessons
What else would we like to know about YOU?
My favorite book series are A series of Unfortunate Events and Spiderwick Chronicles
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
​Thanks

Ignacio

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Coolidge
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
There’s a lot of different ways to play.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
“Cat Patrol”
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
New pieces, and new ways to play.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Karate
What's your favorite color?
Blue
Do you have any pets?
I have a cat and her name is Ginger.
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
My creativity because I get to use my crazy ideas in GT classes.
What are YOU really good at?
Math, and Science
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Keep going, it’ll be tough, but give it your best.
What do you love about MSS?
The variety of instruments that are available to play.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
​Ms. Coolidge, you are awesome!

Myles

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Coolidge
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
Once you learn a song, it's fun playing it for other people.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Amazing Grace
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
My parents told me not to quit.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Science
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Play basketball
What's your favorite color?
Purple
Do you have any pets?
Dog, named Otto
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
My personality
What are YOU really good at?
Video games
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Practice
What do you love about MSS?
Virtual lessons
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Hi

Reenie

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What grade are you in?
5th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Mrs. Meredith
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
I like how you can make really beautiful music with your own hands on the piano.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Pantomime
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
The people that encourage me while i'm playing.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math or science
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball, Girl Scouts
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
My favorite movie is Christmas Chronicles.
What's your favorite color?
Purple, mint green, and Teal/Aqua
Do you have any pets?
Lola - Dog and Cookie - Cat
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, Fletcher (9) and Pepper (4)
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I think I have a good sense of humor because I can make people laugh.
What are YOU really good at?
I think I am pretty good at basketball.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
I would tell them to act like there is an egg under their palm, and they can't crack it.
What do you love about MSS?
i love all the recitals and performances we get to go to, I also love listening to the other students play.
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I started Hockaday this year and I really love my new school.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you so much! You have gotten me so far in my piano career. I really appreciate the time you spend with me, helping me improve and have fun.

Kaivan

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What grade are you in?
5th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Mrs. Stathia and Mr. James
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
It is a fun time killer
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Dueling fingers
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
The fact that the music is fun
What's your favorite subject in school?
History
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Soccer, Basketball and French guitar and piano
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Miracle on Ice
What's your favorite color?
Green
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I think I am good at quickly understanding things because I was brought up well
What are YOU really good at?
Learning other languages
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Learn to read music
What do you love about MSS?
It helps me understand the fun of music
What else would we like to know about YOU?
My favorite sport is ice hockey
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you for teaching me music and the fun of it
and also these students:

Evan

Livia

Sydney

Luke

Niko

Aria

Izabella

Joshua

Lola

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Ear Explorations #13

3/18/2021

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We are wanting to encourage our students to listen to different and important musical works. 

Your Assignment: Listen to the link below, share with your family, and add comments to let us know what you think! 

This one is J.S. Bach's Toccata & Fugue in D Minor
Time Period: ​Baroque
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Used in scary movies sometimes! One slow, dramatic melody in the Toccata, followed by many fast melodies. Then, in the Fugue, organized, overlapping melodies (starting at 2:41)
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meet our 7th & 8th year students!

3/7/2021

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This week, we are recognizing these students for 7 & 8 years of music study! Congratulations! Special awards will be given in May!

McKenna

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What grade are you in?
6th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Nevill
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
When you get to know a song really well, it sticks with you and it’s fun!
What's your favorite piece you have played?
"Spanish Cabellero", "Ice Skaters", and  "Try Everything". 
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
my improvement!
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Chinese, Spanish, plays tennis, and Kumon
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
"Murder Mystery" on netflix.
What's your favorite color?
white,  green, & blue
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I can make people smile, I’m really good at cheering people up. 
What are YOU really good at?
Tennis!
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
it will be hard but then when you get the hang of it, it will be fun!
What do you love about MSS?
The way they teach so it doesn’t get confusing
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I am starting to play baseball
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
I’m a little bit of a slow learner but I get the hang of things!" 

Anna

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What grade are you in?
7th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Ms. Stathia
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
YesI sit down to start playing and I can't stop.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
Frankie & Johnny AND Dream a Little Dream of Me
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
I get to see Ms Stathia.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Advanced Theater Arts
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Dance
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Gilmore Girls and Clueless and Vampire Dairies
What's your favorite color?
Purple
Do you have any pets?
Toby (terrier mix) and Lulu (goldendoodle)
Do you have any siblings?
Yes-- a little sister
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
The best thing about me is that I am loyal by always being there for my friends and family. Also my hugs.
What are YOU really good at?
I am good at theater arts and writing
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
To continue with lessons even if it is not your favorite, because it is something you can do for the rest of your life.
What do you love about MSS?
The relaxing and calm environment.
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I love food.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you. Also, I practiced with my left hand!

Juliette

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​What grade are you in?
7th
Current &/or Past Teacher(s):
Mrs. Meredith, Ms. Herod, Mrs. Jenni, & Mrs. Stathia (aka: mom)
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
It’s fun
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
My teachers
What's your favorite subject in school?
Social Studies
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Dance
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
His Dark Materials
What's your favorite color?
Purple
Do you have any pets?
Yes, lab- Cowboy, catahula leopard- Rider
Do you have any siblings?
Yes- Dominic, my older brother
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
I like to organize things because it keeps me clean and tidy
What are YOU really good at?
Dance
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Just take it day by day it is not going to come super fast
What do you love about MSS?
Everything
What else would we like to know about YOU?
I don’t like Mexican food
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
I’m happy!

Mischa

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What grade are you in?
7the
Student's Current &/or Past Teacher(s)
Ms. Lynne Nevill
What do you like most about playing your instrument?
​I love when I master a song and it sounds so good.
What's your favorite piece you have played?
My favorite piece was "Colors of the Wind".
What keeps you going with lessons (and interested)?
Playing songs for my friends
What's your favorite subject in school?
Math
What other activities do you do outside of school?
Lacrosse
What's your favorite movie &/or TV show?
Captain America Civil War
What's your favorite color?
Blue
Do you have any pets?
2 cats - jasmine and symba
Do you have any siblings?
Yes one sister
What is the best thing about YOU and why?
That I can always make people laugh and it’s good because it makes people feel better
What are YOU really good at?
I’m good at lacrosse
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in lessons?
Don’t give up and work your hardest
What do you love about MSS?
That all the teachers are so nice and always talk to me.
​Anything you would like to say to your teacher?
Thank you for teaching me for so many years

Sohum

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