AUGUST 2024
5: Piano Resumes for Fall Semester
JULY 2024
3 - 7: Independence Day long weekend. No lessons.
18 - Aug.4: Miss Adriana Summer Break and Oxford Piano Summer Academy and Festival
18 - Aug.4: Miss Adriana Summer Break and Oxford Piano Summer Academy and Festival
JUNE 2024
2: YP recital, 3 pm Piano Distributors Cobb Parkway. https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
10: American Protege Vocal Competition https://americanprotege.com/vocal/
13-23: No lessons. Miss Adriana at Dallas International Piano competition and Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, UT.
14: Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition, in-person at University of South Carolina, School of Music, 10 am - 9 pm. Open to the public.
28: No lessons. Miss Adriana in New York with American Protege performers.
10: American Protege Vocal Competition https://americanprotege.com/vocal/
13-23: No lessons. Miss Adriana at Dallas International Piano competition and Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, UT.
14: Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition, in-person at University of South Carolina, School of Music, 10 am - 9 pm. Open to the public.
28: No lessons. Miss Adriana in New York with American Protege performers.
MAY 2024
18: Deadline for AMC YP recitals of June 2 https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
19: Spring Recital. 2 pm and 4 pm. 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Recital for all students of Adriana's Piano Studio.
22: Last day of School Cobb County
27: Memorial Day. Reschedule lessons as possible.
19: Spring Recital. 2 pm and 4 pm. 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Recital for all students of Adriana's Piano Studio.
22: Last day of School Cobb County
27: Memorial Day. Reschedule lessons as possible.
APRIL 2024
3-5: Lessons as per normal (Cobb Spring Break)
6-7: Miss Adriana Spring Break
6: Deadline for entry into the AMC Scholarship Competition atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
27: AMC Scholarship Competition Saturday, April 27, 2024 beginning at 8:00 AM on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Presser Hall.
6-7: Miss Adriana Spring Break
6: Deadline for entry into the AMC Scholarship Competition atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
27: AMC Scholarship Competition Saturday, April 27, 2024 beginning at 8:00 AM on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Presser Hall.
MARCH 2024
2: Deadline for YP recital registrations
10: YP Recital 3 pm at Piano Distributors
31 - April 2: No lessons. Miss Adriana in New York with American Protege.
10: YP Recital 3 pm at Piano Distributors
31 - April 2: No lessons. Miss Adriana in New York with American Protege.
FEBRUARY 2024
8-15: Entry Window for GCC Music of America Competition www.gccseries.online/2016/10/the-music-of-america.html
11: YP Recital 3 pm at Piano Distributors
11: YP Recital 3 pm at Piano Distributors
JANUARY 2024
12: Piano and Voice lessons resume for the First Semester 2024.
20: Deadline for the American Protege Piano Competition americanprotege.com/ps/
27: Deadline for YP recital entry.
30: Deadline for the American Music Talent Competition youthmusician.org/american-music-talent-competition/
20: Deadline for the American Protege Piano Competition americanprotege.com/ps/
27: Deadline for YP recital entry.
30: Deadline for the American Music Talent Competition youthmusician.org/american-music-talent-competition/
DECEMBER 2023
10: Winter Recital. 2 pm and 4 pm. 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305. Recital for all students of Adriana's Piano Studio.
15: Last Day of Piano Lessons before Winter Break.
17: Hasan Saadi Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners Recital.
24: Jonathan Daniel Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners recital.
15: Last Day of Piano Lessons before Winter Break.
17: Hasan Saadi Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners Recital.
24: Jonathan Daniel Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners recital.
NOVEMBER 2023
4: AMC Young Performers' Recital Series. 3 pm Recital at Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway. https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
10: Entries open for the American Music Talent Competition https://youthmusician.org/american-music-talent-competition/
11: ATMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition at GSU. 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
19-25: Thanksgiving Week Break. No Lessons.
26: Amanda Kongoasa Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners Recital.
10: Entries open for the American Music Talent Competition https://youthmusician.org/american-music-talent-competition/
11: ATMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition at GSU. 9 a.m. - 5 pm.
19-25: Thanksgiving Week Break. No Lessons.
26: Amanda Kongoasa Piano Performance in Carnegie Hall, American Protege Prize Winners Recital.
OCTOBER 2023
8: Deadline for entry: Atlanta Music Teachers' Association Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition.
10: Application Deadline for American Protege International Competition for Romantic Music americanprotege.com/romantic/
21: Rachel Howard Sonatina/Sonata Competition at Georgia State University
21: Deadline for AMC Young Performers' Series Recital application atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
22: Rachel Howard Sonatina/Sonata Competition winners’ Recital at Piano Works
10: Application Deadline for American Protege International Competition for Romantic Music americanprotege.com/romantic/
21: Rachel Howard Sonatina/Sonata Competition at Georgia State University
21: Deadline for AMC Young Performers' Series Recital application atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
22: Rachel Howard Sonatina/Sonata Competition winners’ Recital at Piano Works
SEPTEMBER 2023
1-4: Labor Day weekend. No lessons.
15: Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Deadline https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/sorel-piano-comp
21: Deadline to register for the Sonata/Sonatina Competition by NDMTA. www.ndmta.net
15: Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Deadline https://www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/sorel-piano-comp
21: Deadline to register for the Sonata/Sonatina Competition by NDMTA. www.ndmta.net
AUGUST 2023
1-6: Miss Adriana at Oxford University UK, Summer Piano Academy and Festival
7: Lessons resume for the Fall Semester
7: Lessons resume for the Fall Semester
JULY 2023
1-31: Miss Adriana Summer Break
JUNE 2023
8-11: Miss Adriana at Van Cliburn Junior Piano Competition, Dallas.
10: Deadline American Protege Vocal Competition https://americanprotege.com/vocal/
16: Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition ARTHUR FRASER INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION, Friday, June 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, USC School of Music, Recital Hall
29-30: Miss Adriana in New York at Carnegie Hall performances with students.
10: Deadline American Protege Vocal Competition https://americanprotege.com/vocal/
16: Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition ARTHUR FRASER INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION, Friday, June 16, 2023, 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, USC School of Music, Recital Hall
29-30: Miss Adriana in New York at Carnegie Hall performances with students.
MAY 2023
6: Deadline for applications to the Florida Sacred and Classical Music Competition sacredmusicflorida.com/
21: Spring Recital: 2 pm RECITAL I; 3:30 RECEPTION; 4 pm RECITAL II at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
24: last day of school Cobb County
27-29: Memorial Day weekend, lessons as normal. You can reschedule if needed.
21: Spring Recital: 2 pm RECITAL I; 3:30 RECEPTION; 4 pm RECITAL II at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
24: last day of school Cobb County
27-29: Memorial Day weekend, lessons as normal. You can reschedule if needed.
APRIL 2023
3-7: Cobb County spring break, but lessons as normal. Please advise me of cancellation or reschedule requests.
8-9: Easter weekend. Lessons as normal, please advise me if you want to reschedule.
16: YP recital at Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha Shop)
17: Deadline Virtuoso International Music Competition https://virtuosoawards.org.uk/free-registration
22: Kiwanis Music and Arts Showcase Scholarship Competition
8-9: Easter weekend. Lessons as normal, please advise me if you want to reschedule.
16: YP recital at Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha Shop)
17: Deadline Virtuoso International Music Competition https://virtuosoawards.org.uk/free-registration
22: Kiwanis Music and Arts Showcase Scholarship Competition
MARCH 2023
8-15: GCC Music of Germany and Austria online competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/02/rules-music-of-germany-austria.html
12: YP recital at Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha piano shop)
14-24: Miss Adriana spring break and attending piano competition. Reschedule as possible.
16: Deadline to apply for performance in the YP recital Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha piano shop) https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
18: AMC scholarship competition at Agnes Scott College
12: YP recital at Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha piano shop)
14-24: Miss Adriana spring break and attending piano competition. Reschedule as possible.
16: Deadline to apply for performance in the YP recital Cobb Piano Distributors (Yamaha piano shop) https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
18: AMC scholarship competition at Agnes Scott College
FEBRUARY 2023
2: Deadline for the Hal Leonard Vocal competition. Feb 2 at 2:59 a.m. Easter Time. https://www.halleonard.com/vocalcomp/rules.jsp
1-8: GCC online Chopin competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-chopin-performance.html
8-15: GCC online Music of America competition. http://www.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-february.html
10: Deadline for Franz Liszt Piano Competition (Spain). Open repertoire. http://centrofranzliszt.com/
12: Deadline for application to perform in the March YP recital https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
12-19: GCC online Bach competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-bach-performance.html
15: Deadline for AMC scholarship application https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
25: Deadline Golden Talents Piano Competition https://icmusiccompetitions.com/2nd-golden-piano-talents-competition-2023/
1-8: GCC online Chopin competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-chopin-performance.html
8-15: GCC online Music of America competition. http://www.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-february.html
10: Deadline for Franz Liszt Piano Competition (Spain). Open repertoire. http://centrofranzliszt.com/
12: Deadline for application to perform in the March YP recital https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
12-19: GCC online Bach competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-bach-performance.html
15: Deadline for AMC scholarship application https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
25: Deadline Golden Talents Piano Competition https://icmusiccompetitions.com/2nd-golden-piano-talents-competition-2023/
JANUARY 2023
5: Mr. Zach resumes lessons. Start of semester for Cobb county schools.
5-12 Entry window for GCC Best Schubert Competition www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-schubert-performance.html
16: Miss Adriana resumes lessons for the semester.
20: Deadline AMERICAN PROTEGE PIANO COMPETITION https://americanprotege.com/ps/ for a chance to perform in Carnegie Hall
21: GA High Scorers Invitation Recital for ABRSM high scorers. Mary Burklin in performance.
5-12 Entry window for GCC Best Schubert Competition www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-schubert-performance.html
16: Miss Adriana resumes lessons for the semester.
20: Deadline AMERICAN PROTEGE PIANO COMPETITION https://americanprotege.com/ps/ for a chance to perform in Carnegie Hall
21: GA High Scorers Invitation Recital for ABRSM high scorers. Mary Burklin in performance.
DECEMBER 2022
11: Piano Recitals. Two recitals 2 pm RECITAL I; 3:30 RECEPTION; 4 pm RECITAL II at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
16: Last day of lessons before Winter Break
18: Deadline Euterpe Music Awards https://euterpeawards.com/
27-Jan. 8: Entry window for Best Mozart Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
16: Last day of lessons before Winter Break
18: Deadline Euterpe Music Awards https://euterpeawards.com/
27-Jan. 8: Entry window for Best Mozart Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
NOVEMBER 2022
2: Deadline for AMERICAN PROTEGE MUSIC TALENT INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION https://americanprotege.com/talent/ for a chance to perform in Carnegie Hall
5 and 6: Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Final Round in-person on the SUNY Fredonia Campus, State University of New York.
6: AMC Young Performers' Series Recital, 3 p.m., at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060.
12: Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition at GSU.
15: Birmingham International Piano Competition deadline https://bhimc.org.uk/
17-24: Entry window for Beethoven competition by GCC lwww.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-beethoven-performance.html
21-27: Thanksgiving break. No lessons.
5 and 6: Claudette Sorel Piano Competition Final Round in-person on the SUNY Fredonia Campus, State University of New York.
6: AMC Young Performers' Series Recital, 3 p.m., at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060.
12: Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition at GSU.
15: Birmingham International Piano Competition deadline https://bhimc.org.uk/
17-24: Entry window for Beethoven competition by GCC lwww.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-beethoven-performance.html
21-27: Thanksgiving break. No lessons.
OCTOBER 2022
6: Deadline for entries for the AMC Young Performers' Recital.
8: Deadline for Atlanta Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition https://www.atlmta.org/romantic-impressionistic-piano-competition.html
15-16: Miss Adriana at Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, TX
22: NDMTA Bach Competition https://ndmta.net/events/bach-competition/ at GSU
31: Deadline for application to the Seattle Bach Festival www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
8: Deadline for Atlanta Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition https://www.atlmta.org/romantic-impressionistic-piano-competition.html
15-16: Miss Adriana at Cliburn Competition in Fort Worth, TX
22: NDMTA Bach Competition https://ndmta.net/events/bach-competition/ at GSU
31: Deadline for application to the Seattle Bach Festival www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
SEPTEMBER 2022
5: Labor Day Lessons as per normal schedule. You may request morning lessons.
15: Application deadline for the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/sorel-piano-comp
22: Deadline for NDMTA Bach Competition application
15: Application deadline for the Claudette Sorel Piano Competition www.fredonia.edu/academics/colleges-schools/school-music/music/sorel-piano-comp
22: Deadline for NDMTA Bach Competition application
AUGUST 2022
1-7: Miss Adriana at Oxford Summer Piano Academy and Festival
8: Piano resumes for Fall semester
8: Piano resumes for Fall semester
JULY 2022
7 - 31: Miss Adriana on summer break
JUNE 2022
1-6: No Lessons - Miss Adriana at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
5: Piano student Jameel Maayah performing at Carnegie Hall, New York.
18: Piano students Katy Burklin and Jay Vallee performing in Carnegie Hall, New York.
18-19: Miss Adriana in New York for student recitals
5: Piano student Jameel Maayah performing at Carnegie Hall, New York.
18: Piano students Katy Burklin and Jay Vallee performing in Carnegie Hall, New York.
18-19: Miss Adriana in New York for student recitals
MAY 2022
22: Spring Recital: 2 pm RECITAL I; 3:30 RECEPTION; 4 pm RECITAL II. At Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA30080
26: Miss Adriana at Florida Sacred Music Competition
28-30: No lessons, Memorial Day weekend
26: Miss Adriana at Florida Sacred Music Competition
28-30: No lessons, Memorial Day weekend
APRIL 2022
3-9: Spring Break (no lessons by Miss Adriana)
MARCH 2022
26: AMC Scholarship Competition, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Morehouse College
FEBRUARY 2022
2: Deadline Hal Leonard vocal competition https://www.halleonard.com/vocalcomp/rules.jsp
20: Deadline to apply to the centrofranzliszt.com/ Franz Liszt Piano Competition https://centrofranzliszt.com/ Perform one or more pieces from memory. Open repertoire (Liszt pieces not necessary). Time restriction. See the website.
26: Deadline for applications to the AMC Scholarship Competition. https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
20: Deadline to apply to the centrofranzliszt.com/ Franz Liszt Piano Competition https://centrofranzliszt.com/ Perform one or more pieces from memory. Open repertoire (Liszt pieces not necessary). Time restriction. See the website.
26: Deadline for applications to the AMC Scholarship Competition. https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
JANUARY 2022
5: Miss Adriana resumes piano lessons after winter break
9: Mr. Zach resumes piano lessons after winter break
20: Deadline American Protege Piano Competition https://americanprotege.com/ps/
9: Mr. Zach resumes piano lessons after winter break
20: Deadline American Protege Piano Competition https://americanprotege.com/ps/
DECEMBER 2021
12: Piano Recital. Venue TBD.
18: Last day of lessons before Winter Break.
19 Dec.- 4 Jan: WINTER BREAK. Piano resumes with Cobb County Schools on Wednesday, January 5th.
30: Deadline London Classical Competition londonclassicalmusic.com/
31: Deadline Golden Keys Piano Competition icmusiccompetitions.com/2021/11/golden-piano-talents-competition-2021-2/?fbclid=IwAR3kJEdtBmzaUjNpUgxdQmC7DSQEo3_jA-SQCpVqvTXxHRu6CXk2DBUGNlw
18: Last day of lessons before Winter Break.
19 Dec.- 4 Jan: WINTER BREAK. Piano resumes with Cobb County Schools on Wednesday, January 5th.
30: Deadline London Classical Competition londonclassicalmusic.com/
31: Deadline Golden Keys Piano Competition icmusiccompetitions.com/2021/11/golden-piano-talents-competition-2021-2/?fbclid=IwAR3kJEdtBmzaUjNpUgxdQmC7DSQEo3_jA-SQCpVqvTXxHRu6CXk2DBUGNlw
NOVEMBER 2021
13: Atlanta MTA Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition at GSU.
14: Winners recital of the AMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Competition
20 - 27: Miss Adriana on Thanksgiving break
14: Winners recital of the AMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Competition
20 - 27: Miss Adriana on Thanksgiving break
OCTOBER 2021
9: Miss Adriana resumes teaching schedule after Chopin International Competition
16: Deadline for Atlanta Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition www.atlmta.org/romantic-impressionistic-piano-competition.html
30: Deadline for the Seattle Bach Competition https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
16: Deadline for Atlanta Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition www.atlmta.org/romantic-impressionistic-piano-competition.html
30: Deadline for the Seattle Bach Competition https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
SEPTEMBER 2021
6: Labor Day (lessons may be rescheduled as needed). Please arrange with your instructor.
27-10/1: Cobb County school break and Miss Adriana at Chopin International Piano Competition untill 10/7. Mr. Zach teaching as per normal schedule.
27-10/1: Cobb County school break and Miss Adriana at Chopin International Piano Competition untill 10/7. Mr. Zach teaching as per normal schedule.
AUGUST 2021
2: Lessons resume
JULY 2021
July: No lessons with Miss Adriana
July: Mr. Zach Smith, lessons as per arranged schedule.
July: Mr. Zach Smith, lessons as per arranged schedule.
JUNE 2021
Miss Adriana's summer break dates 5/28 - 6/6.
MAY 2021
2: Closing date for the Henle Verlag Haydn Competition https://www.henle.de/en/news/piano-competition-2021/
TBD: Spring Recital (based on COVID situation and availability of venues
8: GCC Rising Talents of America competition lwww.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-may.html
31: Memorial Day, no lessons
TBD: Spring Recital (based on COVID situation and availability of venues
8: GCC Rising Talents of America competition lwww.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-may.html
31: Memorial Day, no lessons
APRIL 2021
5-11 Spring Break Cobb County: Mis Adriana on spring break. No lessons.
8: GCC Music of the Centuries Competition, all instruments and voice, classical. http://www.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-april.html
8: GCC Music of the Centuries Competition, all instruments and voice, classical. http://www.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-april.html
MARCH 2021
Mar 8 – Apr 8 THE MUSIC OF EUROPE http://www.gccseries.online/2017/12/competitions-starting-in-march.html
The Music of Germany & Austria
The Music of Eastern Europe
The Music of Mediterranean Europe
The Music of Northern Europe
31: Atlanta Music Club scholarship competition. Apply online https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
Mar 23 – Apr 23 BEST PERFORMANCE
Best Prokofiev Performance
The Music of Germany & Austria
The Music of Eastern Europe
The Music of Mediterranean Europe
The Music of Northern Europe
31: Atlanta Music Club scholarship competition. Apply online https://atlantamusicclub.org/scholarships/
Mar 23 – Apr 23 BEST PERFORMANCE
Best Prokofiev Performance
FEBRUARY 2021
2: Deadline for Hal Leonard Online Vocal Competition https://www.halleonard.com/vocalcomp/rules.jsp
13-15: President's Day weekend, Miss Adriana on a short break, lessons can be rescheduled onto Friday the 12th.
13-15: President's Day weekend, Miss Adriana on a short break, lessons can be rescheduled onto Friday the 12th.
JANUARY 2021
4: Lessons resume for the first semester
4: Deadline for the Franz Liszt Piano Competition, Spain www.eng.centrofranzliszt.com/page-5/
8: Deadline for Mozart Competition GCC www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
18: MLK Day, lessons as normal
20: Deadline American Protege Piano Competition https://americanprotege.com/ps/
4: Deadline for the Franz Liszt Piano Competition, Spain www.eng.centrofranzliszt.com/page-5/
8: Deadline for Mozart Competition GCC www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
18: MLK Day, lessons as normal
20: Deadline American Protege Piano Competition https://americanprotege.com/ps/
DECEMBER 2020
18: Last day of lessons before Winter Break
27 - Jan.8: Entry period for Mozart Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
27 - Jan.8: Entry period for Mozart Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/12/rules-best-mozart-performance.html
NOVEMBER 2020
7: ABRSM Theory exams
8: Deadline for Piano Guild of America Music Composition Contest
9: Deadline for the final round of Little Mozarts Competition
14: Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition presented by Atlanta Music Teachers' Association. CANCELLED
15: Deadline to submit YouTube video link for NDMTA Bach competition
17-24: Entry period for Beethoven Piano Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-beethoven-performance.html
26-27: Thanksgiving, no lessons
8: Deadline for Piano Guild of America Music Composition Contest
9: Deadline for the final round of Little Mozarts Competition
14: Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition presented by Atlanta Music Teachers' Association. CANCELLED
15: Deadline to submit YouTube video link for NDMTA Bach competition
17-24: Entry period for Beethoven Piano Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-beethoven-performance.html
26-27: Thanksgiving, no lessons
OCTOBER 2020
1-31: Applications open for the Steinway Junior Virtual Piano Competition www.steinway.com/competition
8-15: The Art of Art Song http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-art-song.html
8-15: The Art of Musical Theatre Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-musical-theatre.html
8-15: The Art of Piano Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-piano.html
18: Online registration deadline for NDMTA Bach competition https://www.ndmta.net/bach-competition
22: Deadline for the Seattle Bach Festival Piano Competition https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
8-15: The Art of Art Song http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-art-song.html
8-15: The Art of Musical Theatre Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-musical-theatre.html
8-15: The Art of Piano Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2016/05/rules-art-of-piano.html
18: Online registration deadline for NDMTA Bach competition https://www.ndmta.net/bach-competition
22: Deadline for the Seattle Bach Festival Piano Competition https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/
SEPTEMBER 2020
5-7: Labor Day, Miss Adriana on break. Lessons with Mr Zach
8-15: Masters of the Piano Sonatas http://www.gccseries.online/2016/09/rules-masters-of-piano-sonata.html
14-21: Best Saint-Saens Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-saint-saens-performance.html
22-29: Best Liszt Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-liszt-performance.html
8-15: Masters of the Piano Sonatas http://www.gccseries.online/2016/09/rules-masters-of-piano-sonata.html
14-21: Best Saint-Saens Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-saint-saens-performance.html
22-29: Best Liszt Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-liszt-performance.html
AUGUST 2020
17: Cobb County Schools resume for fall semester
15: ABRSM Fall exams entry deadline
15: ABRSM Fall exams entry deadline
JULY 2020
1-5: No lessons, Miss Adriana on break
26-31: No lessons, Miss Adriana on Break
26-31: No lessons, Miss Adriana on Break
JUNE 2020
1: Deadline for all Guild video submissions
10: American Protege International Vocal Competition entry deadline
10: American Protege International Vocal Competition entry deadline
MAY 2020
8-15: Entry window for Rising Talents of Americas online competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/06/rules-rising-talents-of-americas.html?m=1
10: Mother's Day, lessons as normal.
14-21: Best Schumann Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-schumann-performance.html
18-25: Best Grieg Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-grieg-performance.html
20: Cobb County Last day, lessons continue as normal to end of May
23-5: Memorial Day weekend. You may request reschedules.
31: WPTA Finland International Piano Competition deadline http://www.wpta.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Rules-and-Regulations-2nd-WPTA-Finland-IPC-1.pdf
10: Mother's Day, lessons as normal.
14-21: Best Schumann Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/01/rules-best-schumann-performance.html
18-25: Best Grieg Performance Competition http://www.gccseries.online/2017/03/rules-best-grieg-performance.html
20: Cobb County Last day, lessons continue as normal to end of May
23-5: Memorial Day weekend. You may request reschedules.
31: WPTA Finland International Piano Competition deadline http://www.wpta.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Rules-and-Regulations-2nd-WPTA-Finland-IPC-1.pdf
APRIL 2020
1: Entry deadline for 2020 Steinway Junior Piano Competition https://www.steinway.com/competition CANCELLED (COVID-19)
8-12: Mr Zach on spring break
20: Online video submission closes for Crescendo music competition https://www.crescendocompetition.org/little-mozarts/auditions
15: Deadline ABRSM entries for summer theory exam CANCELLED (COVID-19)
16: Deadline YPS recital
18: PACA voice competition at Lakeside High School, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. https://pacatl.org/events
26: AMC YPS recital. Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, Marietta, 3 p.m.
26: Deadline for video entries for North International Music Competition
26: Deadline for NORTH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION https://www.northcompetition.com/online-music-competition-rules/
MARCH 2020
1-15: Entry window for International Music Competition https://musiccompetition.eu/3414_scheduleofnominationsforcycles2017/
7: ABRSM Theory Exam
12: Deadline AMC YPS recital
14: AMC Scholarship competition, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Morehouse College, Atlanta.
22: AMC YPS recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 3 p.m. CANCELLED (COVID-19)
7: ABRSM Theory Exam
12: Deadline AMC YPS recital
14: AMC Scholarship competition, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center, Morehouse College, Atlanta.
22: AMC YPS recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 3 p.m. CANCELLED (COVID-19)
FEBRUARY 2020
1: Deadline for AMC Scholarship Competition
2: Deadline for Hal Leonard Voice Competition, online video entry.
9: AMC YPS recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 3 p.m.
2: Deadline for Hal Leonard Voice Competition, online video entry.
9: AMC YPS recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, Marietta. 3 p.m.
JANUARY 2020
2: Crescendo/Little Mozarts competition online submission opens (Jan 2-April 10 entry window) https://www.crescendocompetition.org/little-mozarts/auditions
6: Piano resumes for Spring semester.
15: Deadline for ABRSM Spring practical exam session
15: 2020 Steinway Junior Competition Opens (Jan. 15 - April 1 entry window) https://www.steinway.com/competition
20: American Protege International Piano Competition Entry Deadline
30: Deadline for AMC YPS recital
DECEMBER 2019
3: Smyrna Tree Lighting 6-7 pm
8: Winter Recital, 1:30 - 6 p.m. Three recitals. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA30305
14-15: Winners of American Protege competition perform in Carnegie Hall, New York. Miss Adriana in NY for piano accompaniment in Carnegie Hall. Reschedule lessons as possible.
19-Jan. 5th: Winter break for Miss Adriana. Check exact dates off with your teacher.
8: Winter Recital, 1:30 - 6 p.m. Three recitals. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA30305
14-15: Winners of American Protege competition perform in Carnegie Hall, New York. Miss Adriana in NY for piano accompaniment in Carnegie Hall. Reschedule lessons as possible.
19-Jan. 5th: Winter break for Miss Adriana. Check exact dates off with your teacher.
NOVEMBER 2019
2: ABRSM (Royal Schools) Theory exam
5: Royal Schools practical exams. Cambridge Academy of Music. Exact schedule emailed to candidates.
16: Atlanta Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition
21-24: Miss Adriana presents at Virginia Music Educators Conference
25 and 26: (Monday and Tuesday) Miss Adriana teaches as per regular schedule.
27-29: (Wednesday through Friday) Miss Adriana on Thanksgiving break
30: Saturday lessons as normal
5: Royal Schools practical exams. Cambridge Academy of Music. Exact schedule emailed to candidates.
16: Atlanta Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition
21-24: Miss Adriana presents at Virginia Music Educators Conference
25 and 26: (Monday and Tuesday) Miss Adriana teaches as per regular schedule.
27-29: (Wednesday through Friday) Miss Adriana on Thanksgiving break
30: Saturday lessons as normal
OCTOBER 2019
8: Application Deadline for Young Performers Recital Series
10: Deadline for YPS recital
12: Deadline for online submission for National Young Arts Foundation scholarship https://app.getacceptd.com/youngarts
19: Postmark deadline ATL Romantic Impressionistic piano competition
20: Young Performers Recital Series atlantamusicclub.org/2014/07/01/young-performers/
10: Deadline for YPS recital
12: Deadline for online submission for National Young Arts Foundation scholarship https://app.getacceptd.com/youngarts
19: Postmark deadline ATL Romantic Impressionistic piano competition
20: Young Performers Recital Series atlantamusicclub.org/2014/07/01/young-performers/
SEPTEMBER 2019
2: Labor Day, lessons as normal. You may request a reschedule.
AUGUST 2019
5: Miss Adriana resumes lessons for fall
15: Entry deadline for ABRSM entries: Practical and Theory
15: Entry deadline for ABRSM entries: Practical and Theory
JULY 2019
21- August 4th: Miss Adriana at Oxford University Summer Piano Academy and Festival
JUNE 2019
1: ABRSM Theory Exams
7: Theory Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Pre-Gr. and Gr.1 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
14: Theory Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Gr. 2 with Mr. Zach; Gr. 3 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
21: Theory workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Gr. 4 with Mr. Zach; Gr. 5 and 6 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
22nd - July 5th: Miss Adriana on summer break. Lessons rescheduled with Mr. Zach as needed.
7: Theory Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Pre-Gr. and Gr.1 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
14: Theory Workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Gr. 2 with Mr. Zach; Gr. 3 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
21: Theory workshops 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. : Gr. 4 with Mr. Zach; Gr. 5 and 6 with Miss Adriana; $45 per student
22nd - July 5th: Miss Adriana on summer break. Lessons rescheduled with Mr. Zach as needed.
MAY 2019
12: Mother's Day, lessons as normal.
13 and 14: Piano Guild of America, Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna.
19: Spring Recitals, 1 - 6 p.m. , Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta GA30305
1.30 p.m. Recital 1 (for the younger kids),
2:30 p.m. Reception (for 1:30 and 3 p.m. groups),
3 p.m. Recital 2 (late elementary/middle schoolers)
4 p.m. Reception (for 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. groups
4:30 p.m. Recital 3 (middle and high school)
22: Cobb County Last day, lessons continue as normal to end of May
25-27: Memorial Day, Miss Adriana is taking a break. Reschedules with Mr. Zach or the next week as needed.
30 - June 9th: Mr. Zach on Choir Tour. Lessons cancelled or rescheduled with Miss Adriana
13 and 14: Piano Guild of America, Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna.
19: Spring Recitals, 1 - 6 p.m. , Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta GA30305
1.30 p.m. Recital 1 (for the younger kids),
2:30 p.m. Reception (for 1:30 and 3 p.m. groups),
3 p.m. Recital 2 (late elementary/middle schoolers)
4 p.m. Reception (for 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. groups
4:30 p.m. Recital 3 (middle and high school)
22: Cobb County Last day, lessons continue as normal to end of May
25-27: Memorial Day, Miss Adriana is taking a break. Reschedules with Mr. Zach or the next week as needed.
30 - June 9th: Mr. Zach on Choir Tour. Lessons cancelled or rescheduled with Miss Adriana
APRIL 2019
3/30 - 4/3: Adriana's Spring break
2: PACA entry deadline https://pacatl.org/competition-2019
13: PACA Voice Competition
15: ABRSM entry deadline for summer Theory exam
21: Easter, lessons as normal but you may reschedule
2: PACA entry deadline https://pacatl.org/competition-2019
13: PACA Voice Competition
15: ABRSM entry deadline for summer Theory exam
21: Easter, lessons as normal but you may reschedule
MARCH 2019
2: Royal Schools Theory exam, 9-12 noon.
9: AMC Scholarship competition, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Morehouse College 900 West End Ave SW Atlanta, GA 3031
11-18: Hilton Head International Piano Competition
14: Applications deadline for the Young Performers Recital on the the 24th.
24: Young Performers Recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, 3 p.m. atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
9: AMC Scholarship competition, Ray Charles Performing Arts Center Morehouse College 900 West End Ave SW Atlanta, GA 3031
11-18: Hilton Head International Piano Competition
14: Applications deadline for the Young Performers Recital on the the 24th.
24: Young Performers Recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, 3 p.m. atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
FEBRUARY 2019
1: Applications for AMC scholarship must be received. https://atlantamusicclub.org/wp-content/uploads/AMCscholarshipApplication_2019.pdf
Vocal (C,G)- Three songs: One early English or Italian classic song, one standard art song repertoire and one operatic/oratorio aria. Selections should include songs of contrasting style and at least two languages for high school category, three languages for college applicants. Songs must be memorized and in original languages.
3: Young Performers Recital, Piano Distributors, Cobb Parkway, 3 p.m. https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
10: Atlanta Music Festival, England Piano, 3740 Dekalb Technology Parkway, Atlanta, GA30340
18: Presidents Day - lessons as normal
JANUARY 2019
5: Miss Adriana Piano lessons resume for Spring semester
7: Mr. Zach piano lessons resume for Spring semester
15: Royal Schools entry deadline
18-21: Miss Adriana out for MLK break. Lessons rescheduled with Mr. Zach as possible.
24: Deadline for Young Performers Recital, piano and voice https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
28: Postmark deadline for Atlanta Music Festival www.atlmta.org/musicfest/ for piano and voice
7: Mr. Zach piano lessons resume for Spring semester
15: Royal Schools entry deadline
18-21: Miss Adriana out for MLK break. Lessons rescheduled with Mr. Zach as possible.
24: Deadline for Young Performers Recital, piano and voice https://atlantamusicclub.org/young-performers/
28: Postmark deadline for Atlanta Music Festival www.atlmta.org/musicfest/ for piano and voice
DECEMBER 2018
8: Schmidt Vocal Competition, GSU. http://schmidtcompetition.org/rules.html
9: WINTER RECITAL, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA30305
14-16: Adriana out to New York with Nathalie Friederich, 2nd prize winner of American Protege competition, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York. Lessons rescheduled as possible.
22: Last day of class before Winter Break
9: WINTER RECITAL, 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA30305
14-16: Adriana out to New York with Nathalie Friederich, 2nd prize winner of American Protege competition, performing at Carnegie Hall in New York. Lessons rescheduled as possible.
22: Last day of class before Winter Break
NOVEMBER 2018
3: ABRSM (Royal Schools) Theory exam
9: Royal Schools practical exams. Cambridge Academy of Music. 9am- noon. Exact schedule emailed to candidates.
10: Atlanta Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition
18 - 24: Thanksgiving break, no lessons.
27: Smyrna Tree lighting 6-6:45 pm
9: Royal Schools practical exams. Cambridge Academy of Music. 9am- noon. Exact schedule emailed to candidates.
10: Atlanta Romantic Impressionistic Piano Competition
18 - 24: Thanksgiving break, no lessons.
27: Smyrna Tree lighting 6-6:45 pm
OCTOBER 2018
8: Application Deadline for Young Performers Recital Series
9: Video for scholarship scheduled
12: Deadline for online submission for National Young Arts Foundation scholarship https://app.getacceptd.com/youngarts
13: Postmark deadline ATL Romantic Impressionistic piano competition
28: Young Performers Recital Series atlantamusicclub.org/2014/07/01/young-performers/
29 Oct - 2 November: Adriana at Utah State University. Lessons rescheduled with Zach Smith as possible.
9: Video for scholarship scheduled
12: Deadline for online submission for National Young Arts Foundation scholarship https://app.getacceptd.com/youngarts
13: Postmark deadline ATL Romantic Impressionistic piano competition
28: Young Performers Recital Series atlantamusicclub.org/2014/07/01/young-performers/
29 Oct - 2 November: Adriana at Utah State University. Lessons rescheduled with Zach Smith as possible.
SEPTEMBER 2018
3: Labor Day. Reschedule as needed.
10-12: Adriana in South Carolina leading professional development for a school system. Reschedule as possible and/or with my associate, Mr Zach Smith.
10-12: Adriana in South Carolina leading professional development for a school system. Reschedule as possible and/or with my associate, Mr Zach Smith.
AUGUST 2018
6th: Piano lessons resume for Fall semester
15th: entry deadline for ABRSM (Royal Schools) Fall exams, Piano and Theory
15th: entry deadline for ABRSM (Royal Schools) Fall exams, Piano and Theory
JULY 2018
4th: no lessons
6th: Theory Class, 10 am - 1 pm; beginners and Royal Schools Gr 1. $45.
13th: Theory Class. 10 am - 1 pm; level 2 and Royal Schools Gr 2. $45.
17th: Theory Class. 10 am - 1 pm; Level 3 and 4 and Royal Schools Gr 3 and 4. $45.
20th: Theory Class 10 am - 1 pm; Level 5/Royal Schools Gr 5. $45
22nd - Aug 5th: no lessons- Miss Adriana at Oxford University Summer Piano Academy and Festival
6th: Theory Class, 10 am - 1 pm; beginners and Royal Schools Gr 1. $45.
13th: Theory Class. 10 am - 1 pm; level 2 and Royal Schools Gr 2. $45.
17th: Theory Class. 10 am - 1 pm; Level 3 and 4 and Royal Schools Gr 3 and 4. $45.
20th: Theory Class 10 am - 1 pm; Level 5/Royal Schools Gr 5. $45
22nd - Aug 5th: no lessons- Miss Adriana at Oxford University Summer Piano Academy and Festival
JUNE 2018
18-30 Miss Adriana’s summer break
MAY 2018
2nd: Royal Schools exams, Cambridge Academy of Music, Johns Creek. Exact time slots emailed to parents.
7th and 8th: Piano Guild of America. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA30080. Exact times to be emailed to candidates.
13th: Mother's Day - lessons as normal but you can request a reschedule if needed.
20th: Spring Piano Recital, 1:30 - 6 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta GA30305
7th and 8th: Piano Guild of America. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA30080. Exact times to be emailed to candidates.
13th: Mother's Day - lessons as normal but you can request a reschedule if needed.
20th: Spring Piano Recital, 1:30 - 6 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta GA30305
APRIL 2018
1-8: Spring Break -no lessons
15: deadline for summer Royal Schools Theory exam
25: Zach Smith senior recital for the degree B.Mus Piano Performance, 4:30 pm at the Townsend school of music, Mercer University, Macon
15: deadline for summer Royal Schools Theory exam
25: Zach Smith senior recital for the degree B.Mus Piano Performance, 4:30 pm at the Townsend school of music, Mercer University, Macon
MARCH 2018
3: Royal Schools Music Theory examination
FEBRUARY 2018
19: (President's Day) lessons as normal
22nd: Adriana presents lectures and workshops at Minnesota Music Educators Statewide Conference (lessons rescheduled as possible)
22nd: Adriana presents lectures and workshops at Minnesota Music Educators Statewide Conference (lessons rescheduled as possible)
JANUARY 2018
3: Piano lessons resume for Spring semester
15: Entry deadline for Royal Schools Spring entries (Practical and Theory)
15: Entry deadline for Royal Schools Spring entries (Practical and Theory)
DECEMBER 2017
17: Winter Piano Recital. 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Northside Drive Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 3100 Northside Drive, GA30305.
23: Last day of piano lessons before Winter Break
23: Last day of piano lessons before Winter Break
NOVEMBER 2017
4: Royal Schools Theory examination
7: Royal Schools practical examinations (exact time table will be emailed to candidates)
11: ATMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition
19-25: Thanksgiving break - no piano lessons
26: lessons resume
7: Royal Schools practical examinations (exact time table will be emailed to candidates)
11: ATMTA Romantic/Impressionistic Piano Competition
19-25: Thanksgiving break - no piano lessons
26: lessons resume
OCTOBER 2017
6 and 7: Adriana presents lectures and workshops at Arts Access for Utah State University. Lessons rescheduled as possible.
14: Deadline for AMTA Romantic/Impressionistic piano competition
14: Deadline for AMTA Romantic/Impressionistic piano competition
SEPTEMBER 2017
4: Labor Day lessons as normal (reschedule as needed)
AUGUST 2017
8th: Piano resumes for Fall
30 July - August 7th: Adriana attends Oxford Piano Festival and Summer Academy
15: Deadline for ABRSM (Royals Schools) Fall Piano and Theory exams.
30 July - August 7th: Adriana attends Oxford Piano Festival and Summer Academy
15: Deadline for ABRSM (Royals Schools) Fall Piano and Theory exams.
JULY 2017
1-4: Independence Day break: no lessons. Please reschedule as needed - arrange with Miss Adriana.
7: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 1 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
14: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 2 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
21: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 3 and 4 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
31: Cobb County Schools resume for Fall semester.
7: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 1 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
14: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 2 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
21: Royal Schools Theory Gr. 3 and 4 workshop 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $40
31: Cobb County Schools resume for Fall semester.
JUNE 2017
8-18: No lessons. Miss Adriana's summer break.
10: Royal Schools Theory Exam
8-18: No lessons. Miss Adriana's summer break.
10: Royal Schools Theory Exam
MAY 2017
15 - 16: Piano Guild of America at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA30082. Exact schedule Emailed to all participants.
21: Spring piano recital, 1.30-5.30 pm. Northside Drive Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 3100 Northside Drive, GA30305.
25-30: No lessons. Adriana attends the VAN CLIBURN International piano competition in Fort Worth Texas.
15 - 16: Piano Guild of America at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna, GA30082. Exact schedule Emailed to all participants.
21: Spring piano recital, 1.30-5.30 pm. Northside Drive Baptist Church, Sanctuary, 3100 Northside Drive, GA30305.
25-30: No lessons. Adriana attends the VAN CLIBURN International piano competition in Fort Worth Texas.
APRIL 2017
March 31st - April 7th: No lessons. Spring Break.
15: Royal Schools entry deadline for Music Theory Exam in June
15: Piano Guild of America entry deadline
March 31st - April 7th: No lessons. Spring Break.
15: Royal Schools entry deadline for Music Theory Exam in June
15: Piano Guild of America entry deadline
MARCH 2017
4: Royal Schools Theory Exam
16 and 17th: Miss Adriana attends Dallas International Piano Competition. Lessons rescheduled.
4: Royal Schools Theory Exam
16 and 17th: Miss Adriana attends Dallas International Piano Competition. Lessons rescheduled.
FEBRUARY 2017
3: Adriana presents a lecture at SCMEA (South Carolina Music Educators Association) in Columbus, SC.
19 and 20: Piano school closed/no lessons (some rescheduled) due to Cobb County break and Presidents' Day.
3: Adriana presents a lecture at SCMEA (South Carolina Music Educators Association) in Columbus, SC.
19 and 20: Piano school closed/no lessons (some rescheduled) due to Cobb County break and Presidents' Day.
JANUARY 2017
3rd: Piano lessons resume
15: Royal Schools entry deadline for all spring exams, practical and theory
16: MLK day. Lessons as normal.
3rd: Piano lessons resume
15: Royal Schools entry deadline for all spring exams, practical and theory
16: MLK day. Lessons as normal.
DECEMBER 2016
10: Master Classes with Pieter van Zyl, noon till 6 p.m. at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA30060
13: Pieter van Zyl in concert with Grady Strings at Grady High School. 7 p.m. Performing the Mozart F major, K. 459 concerto.
16: Pieter van Zyl Solo Piano Recital. 8 p.m. St Johns United Methodist Church, 550 Mt Paran Rd NW, Atlanta GA30327.
17: Pieter van Zyl Solo Piano Recital. 3 p.m. Steinway Piano Galleries, 5950 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
18: Students' Piano Recital SECOND PONCE DE LEON BAPTIST CHURCH, Fellowship Hall, 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA30305
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
21st: Last day of Piano lessons before Winter Break
10: Master Classes with Pieter van Zyl, noon till 6 p.m. at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA30060
13: Pieter van Zyl in concert with Grady Strings at Grady High School. 7 p.m. Performing the Mozart F major, K. 459 concerto.
16: Pieter van Zyl Solo Piano Recital. 8 p.m. St Johns United Methodist Church, 550 Mt Paran Rd NW, Atlanta GA30327.
17: Pieter van Zyl Solo Piano Recital. 3 p.m. Steinway Piano Galleries, 5950 North Point Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022.
18: Students' Piano Recital SECOND PONCE DE LEON BAPTIST CHURCH, Fellowship Hall, 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA30305
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
21st: Last day of Piano lessons before Winter Break
NOVEMBER 2016
1-4th: Adriana at Utah State University providing professional development workshops to teachers in the area (some lessons will be able to be rescheduled)
12th and 13th: Atlanta Music Teachers Association Romantic and Impressionistic Piano Competition
http://www.atlmta.org/pdf/RIPC%20flyer_2016.pdf
19th: Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Piano Competition at Clayton State University
29th: Smyrna Tree Lighting: Interested students from my studio provide holiday music at the Smyrna Tree lighting, 7-7.40 p.m. in the Community Centre entrance area.
1-4th: Adriana at Utah State University providing professional development workshops to teachers in the area (some lessons will be able to be rescheduled)
12th and 13th: Atlanta Music Teachers Association Romantic and Impressionistic Piano Competition
http://www.atlmta.org/pdf/RIPC%20flyer_2016.pdf
19th: Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) All-State Piano Competition at Clayton State University
29th: Smyrna Tree Lighting: Interested students from my studio provide holiday music at the Smyrna Tree lighting, 7-7.40 p.m. in the Community Centre entrance area.
OCTOBER 2016
4th: Entry deadline GMEA Piano Solo Auditions www.gmea.org/piano/
10th: Columbus Day - lessons as normal
14th: DEADLINE for AMTA Romantic and Impressionistic Piano Competition
15th: NDMTA Bach Competition at GSU http://www.ndmta.net/events/2016-bach-competition/
28th: ROYAL SCHOOLS Practical Piano examinations at Cambridge Academy of Music
4th: Entry deadline GMEA Piano Solo Auditions www.gmea.org/piano/
10th: Columbus Day - lessons as normal
14th: DEADLINE for AMTA Romantic and Impressionistic Piano Competition
15th: NDMTA Bach Competition at GSU http://www.ndmta.net/events/2016-bach-competition/
28th: ROYAL SCHOOLS Practical Piano examinations at Cambridge Academy of Music
SEPTEMBER 2016
5th: Labor Day (lessons as normal, but may be rescheduled)
15: DEADLINE entries for NDMTA Bach competition
AUGUST 2016
8th: Lessons resume for the Fall
15th: Royal Schools Fall exams (practical and theory) entry deadline
8th: Lessons resume for the Fall
15th: Royal Schools Fall exams (practical and theory) entry deadline
JULY 2016
4th: Independence Day : Lessons rescheduled
24th - Aug. 7th: Miss Adriana attends Oxford University, UK, Summer Piano Academy
4th: Independence Day : Lessons rescheduled
24th - Aug. 7th: Miss Adriana attends Oxford University, UK, Summer Piano Academy
JUNE 2016
3rd and 4th: Bach Piano Competition Finals and Final Concert
THEORY WORKSHOPS: Venue Adriana's Home Studio
June 3rd: Summer Theory Workshops #1
$40
Theory Gr. 1 Overview and Preparatory work for Gr. 2
9 a.m.
1 Note values of ‘whole note’, ‘half note’, etc.. Tied notes. Single-dotted notes and rests.
2 Simple time signatures of 2/4; 3/4; 4/4, bar-lines and the grouping of the notes listed above within these time signatures.
3. Composition of a two-bar rhythm in answer to a given rhythm starting on the first beat of a bar.
4. The staff. Treble (G) and bass (F) clefs. Names of notes on the stave, including middle C in both clefs. Sharp, flat and natural signs, and their cancellation.
10 a.m. Break
10.15 a.m.
5. Construction of the major scale, including the position of the tones and semitones. Scales and key signatures of the major keys of C, G, D and F in both clefs, with their tonic triads (root position), degrees (number only), and intervals above the tonic (by number only).
6. Some frequently used terms and signs concerning tempo, dynamics, performance directions and articulation marks.
7. Simple questions about a melody written in either treble or bass clef.
11.30 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.
Specific examples
Typical exam questions
Problematic examples
Quiz
1 pm END
JUNE 10TH: SUMMER THEORY WORKSHOP #2
$40
Theory GRADE 2 As in Grade 1, with the addition of:
9 a.m.
1 Simple time signatures of 2/2; 3/2; 4/2; and 3/8 and the grouping of notes and rests within these times. Triplets, and triplet note groups with rests. Questions will include the composition of simple fourbar rhythms starting on the first beat of the bar and using a given opening.
10 a.m. Break
10. 15 a.m.
2 Extension of the stave to include two ledger lines below and above each stave.
3 Construction of the minor scale (harmonic or melodic at candidate’s choice, but candidates will be expected to know which form they are using). Scales and key signatures of the major keys of A, Bb and Eb, and the minor keys of A, E and D, with their tonic triads (root position), degrees (number only), and intervals above the tonic (by number only).
11.30 a.m. Break
11. 45 a.m.
4 More terms and signs in common use.
Specific examples
Typical exam questions
Problematic examples
Quiz
1 p.m. END
11TH: ROYAL SCHOOLS THEORY EXAM
3rd and 4th: Bach Piano Competition Finals and Final Concert
THEORY WORKSHOPS: Venue Adriana's Home Studio
June 3rd: Summer Theory Workshops #1
$40
Theory Gr. 1 Overview and Preparatory work for Gr. 2
9 a.m.
1 Note values of ‘whole note’, ‘half note’, etc.. Tied notes. Single-dotted notes and rests.
2 Simple time signatures of 2/4; 3/4; 4/4, bar-lines and the grouping of the notes listed above within these time signatures.
3. Composition of a two-bar rhythm in answer to a given rhythm starting on the first beat of a bar.
4. The staff. Treble (G) and bass (F) clefs. Names of notes on the stave, including middle C in both clefs. Sharp, flat and natural signs, and their cancellation.
10 a.m. Break
10.15 a.m.
5. Construction of the major scale, including the position of the tones and semitones. Scales and key signatures of the major keys of C, G, D and F in both clefs, with their tonic triads (root position), degrees (number only), and intervals above the tonic (by number only).
6. Some frequently used terms and signs concerning tempo, dynamics, performance directions and articulation marks.
7. Simple questions about a melody written in either treble or bass clef.
11.30 a.m. Break
11.45 a.m.
Specific examples
Typical exam questions
Problematic examples
Quiz
1 pm END
JUNE 10TH: SUMMER THEORY WORKSHOP #2
$40
Theory GRADE 2 As in Grade 1, with the addition of:
9 a.m.
1 Simple time signatures of 2/2; 3/2; 4/2; and 3/8 and the grouping of notes and rests within these times. Triplets, and triplet note groups with rests. Questions will include the composition of simple fourbar rhythms starting on the first beat of the bar and using a given opening.
10 a.m. Break
10. 15 a.m.
2 Extension of the stave to include two ledger lines below and above each stave.
3 Construction of the minor scale (harmonic or melodic at candidate’s choice, but candidates will be expected to know which form they are using). Scales and key signatures of the major keys of A, Bb and Eb, and the minor keys of A, E and D, with their tonic triads (root position), degrees (number only), and intervals above the tonic (by number only).
11.30 a.m. Break
11. 45 a.m.
4 More terms and signs in common use.
Specific examples
Typical exam questions
Problematic examples
Quiz
1 p.m. END
11TH: ROYAL SCHOOLS THEORY EXAM
MAY 2016
15th: SPRING PIANO RECITAL
SECOND PONCE DE LEON BAPTIST CHURCH, Fellowship Hall, 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA30305
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
17th: Piano Guild at First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA. Exact times emailed to participating families.
20th: Last day of lessons for the semester before early summer break
21st - June 1st: Summer Break
25th: Royal Schools Spring session PRACTICAL Exams: Benjamin Loong participating.
15th: SPRING PIANO RECITAL
SECOND PONCE DE LEON BAPTIST CHURCH, Fellowship Hall, 2715 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA30305
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
17th: Piano Guild at First Presbyterian Church, 9190 Campbellton Street, Douglasville, GA. Exact times emailed to participating families.
20th: Last day of lessons for the semester before early summer break
21st - June 1st: Summer Break
25th: Royal Schools Spring session PRACTICAL Exams: Benjamin Loong participating.
APRIL 2016
30th: Kiwanis ARTS and MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE, 3 p.m., in Albany, GA. Carys Thompson competing.
30th: Kiwanis ARTS and MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SHOWCASE, 3 p.m., in Albany, GA. Carys Thompson competing.
MARCH 2016
5th: ROYAL SCHOOLS Theory exam
25th - 27th: Easter Weekend - Lessons as normal, but you may opt to reschedule Easter Sunday's lessons
5th: ROYAL SCHOOLS Theory exam
25th - 27th: Easter Weekend - Lessons as normal, but you may opt to reschedule Easter Sunday's lessons
FEBRUARY 2016
15th: President's Day - Lessons as normal
27th: Adriana presents at the Kansas Music Educators' Statewide Conference. Lessons rescheduled.
15th: President's Day - Lessons as normal
27th: Adriana presents at the Kansas Music Educators' Statewide Conference. Lessons rescheduled.
JANUARY 2016
3rd: Piano resumes after Winter Break
15th: Deadline for Royal Schools Spring practical and theory exams
18th: MLK day - lessons as normal
3rd: Piano resumes after Winter Break
15th: Deadline for Royal Schools Spring practical and theory exams
18th: MLK day - lessons as normal
DECEMBER 2015
13th: Piano Recital at St. John's United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta, GA30327
1.30 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.00 p.m. Reception
3.30 p.m. 11 year olds and older
19th: Saturday: Last day of Piano before break
21st - 2nd January (Saturday): Winter break (No lessons)
13th: Piano Recital at St. John's United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta, GA30327
1.30 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.00 p.m. Reception
3.30 p.m. 11 year olds and older
19th: Saturday: Last day of Piano before break
21st - 2nd January (Saturday): Winter break (No lessons)
NOVEMBER 2015
4th: Royal Schools practical exams - afternoon at Cambridge Music Academy in John's Creek. Schedules sent out to parents of candidates.
7th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
13th: Royal Schools Teacher Workshop 10 a.m.
21-29th: Thanksgiving week BREAK - no lessons (some Saturday lessons will be rescheduled)
4th: Royal Schools practical exams - afternoon at Cambridge Music Academy in John's Creek. Schedules sent out to parents of candidates.
7th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
13th: Royal Schools Teacher Workshop 10 a.m.
21-29th: Thanksgiving week BREAK - no lessons (some Saturday lessons will be rescheduled)
OCTOBER 2015
2-4: Adriana presents professional development to music educators in Utah. Lessons rescheduled.
24/25: MTNA Piano Competition
28-30: Adriana presents at Wisconsin Music Educators Statewide Conference - lessons rescheduled
2-4: Adriana presents professional development to music educators in Utah. Lessons rescheduled.
24/25: MTNA Piano Competition
28-30: Adriana presents at Wisconsin Music Educators Statewide Conference - lessons rescheduled
SEPTEMBER 2015
7th: Labor Day - regular lessons
20: Zach Smith in recital at STEINWAY SOCIETY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP, 4 pm, Peachtree Presbyterian.
23rd: Postmark Deadline for MTNA Romantic/Impressionism Piano competition. More info at http://www.atlmta.org/romantic/
7th: Labor Day - regular lessons
20: Zach Smith in recital at STEINWAY SOCIETY COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP, 4 pm, Peachtree Presbyterian.
23rd: Postmark Deadline for MTNA Romantic/Impressionism Piano competition. More info at http://www.atlmta.org/romantic/
AUGUST 2015
5th: Piano Lessons resume for the Fall Semester
15th: Royal Schools Entry deadline
5th: Piano Lessons resume for the Fall Semester
15th: Royal Schools Entry deadline
JULY 2015
4th: Independence Day - no lessons. Request rescheduling.
19th: Adriana's summer break
25th - Aug.4th: Adriana attends the Oxford University Summer Piano Academy
4th: Independence Day - no lessons. Request rescheduling.
19th: Adriana's summer break
25th - Aug.4th: Adriana attends the Oxford University Summer Piano Academy
JUNE 2015
4th: 9-11 a.m. Adriana presents at Woodruff Arts Center Conference for Arts Educators: "Creativity Infusion in the Curriculum". Thursday morning lessons to be rescheduled.
6th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
Lessons as normal during summer break - request reschedules as needed
4th: 9-11 a.m. Adriana presents at Woodruff Arts Center Conference for Arts Educators: "Creativity Infusion in the Curriculum". Thursday morning lessons to be rescheduled.
6th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
Lessons as normal during summer break - request reschedules as needed
MAY 2015
11th - 13th: Piano Guild, Douglasville
10th: Mother's Day - lessons may be rescheduled upon request
17th: Spring Piano Recital
Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St, Smyrna, GA 30080
1 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3 p.m. RECEPTION
3.30 p.m. 11 year olds and older
25th: Memorial Day - lessons may be rescheduled upon request
11th - 13th: Piano Guild, Douglasville
10th: Mother's Day - lessons may be rescheduled upon request
17th: Spring Piano Recital
Smyrna First Baptist Church, 1275 Church St, Smyrna, GA 30080
1 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3 p.m. RECEPTION
3.30 p.m. 11 year olds and older
25th: Memorial Day - lessons may be rescheduled upon request
APRIL 2015
1-15th: Royal Schools Entry Period for Summer Theory Exam
3rd: Good Friday - lessons as normal
6-10th: Cobb County Schools Spring Break: Lessons as normal
17th and 18th: Adriana presents at the Nevada Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
1-15th: Royal Schools Entry Period for Summer Theory Exam
3rd: Good Friday - lessons as normal
6-10th: Cobb County Schools Spring Break: Lessons as normal
17th and 18th: Adriana presents at the Nevada Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
MARCH 2015
7th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
12th and 13th: Adriana presents at the West Virginia Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons will be rescheduled.
19th: 8-9 a.m. Adriana presents at the Massachusetts Music Educators Statewide Conference. Thursday lessons will be rescheduled.
7th: Royal Schools Theory Exam
12th and 13th: Adriana presents at the West Virginia Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons will be rescheduled.
19th: 8-9 a.m. Adriana presents at the Massachusetts Music Educators Statewide Conference. Thursday lessons will be rescheduled.
FEBRUARY 2015
6th and 7th: Adriana presents at the Arizona Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
13th and 14th: Adriana presents at the Hawaii Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
14th: Decatur MTA, Josephine Evans Memorial Scholarship.
More information http://www.decaturmusicteachers.com/jo-evans-scholarship-auditions
Age: High School students (14-18)
Repertoire: Two memorized selections of no more than 15 minutes combined length, including the following:
I. A slow movement from any sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert.
II. A contrasting piece of the student’s choice (can be a fast movement from the same sonata).
Postmark deadline: Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Competition date: Saturday, February 14th, 2015
Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Fee: $15 per student ($20 for students of non-DMTA teachers), plus $10 per teacher.
16th: President's Day - lessons as normal
6th and 7th: Adriana presents at the Arizona Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
13th and 14th: Adriana presents at the Hawaii Music Educators Statewide Conference. Lessons to be rescheduled.
14th: Decatur MTA, Josephine Evans Memorial Scholarship.
More information http://www.decaturmusicteachers.com/jo-evans-scholarship-auditions
Age: High School students (14-18)
Repertoire: Two memorized selections of no more than 15 minutes combined length, including the following:
I. A slow movement from any sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert.
II. A contrasting piece of the student’s choice (can be a fast movement from the same sonata).
Postmark deadline: Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Competition date: Saturday, February 14th, 2015
Location: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 515 East Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030
Fee: $15 per student ($20 for students of non-DMTA teachers), plus $10 per teacher.
16th: President's Day - lessons as normal
JANUARY 2015
5th: Lessons resume (Lessons can resume starting Saturday January 3rd - arrange with Adriana)
10th: Abraham Baldwin Piano Competition for Georgia High School Pianists, Tifton GA. Carys Thompson competing.
10th: Entry deadline for ABRSM XVIIIth Georgia High Scorers Concert.
10th: Entry deadline for the Josephine Evans Piano Scholarship
19th: MLK day: lessons as normal
31st: ABRSM XVIIIth Georgia High Scorers Concert, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Cambridge Academy of Music, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Suite E-900, Johns Creek, GA30022
Sarah Serena Thompson and Caleigh Hatcher participating
5th: Lessons resume (Lessons can resume starting Saturday January 3rd - arrange with Adriana)
10th: Abraham Baldwin Piano Competition for Georgia High School Pianists, Tifton GA. Carys Thompson competing.
10th: Entry deadline for ABRSM XVIIIth Georgia High Scorers Concert.
10th: Entry deadline for the Josephine Evans Piano Scholarship
19th: MLK day: lessons as normal
31st: ABRSM XVIIIth Georgia High Scorers Concert, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Cambridge Academy of Music, 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy, Suite E-900, Johns Creek, GA30022
Sarah Serena Thompson and Caleigh Hatcher participating
DECEMBER 2014
6th: GMEA Piano Auditions in Macon
8th: Deadline for the Abraham Baldwin Piano Competition
14th: Piano Recital at St. John's United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta, GA30327
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
20th: Last day of lessons before Winter Break
6th: GMEA Piano Auditions in Macon
8th: Deadline for the Abraham Baldwin Piano Competition
14th: Piano Recital at St. John's United Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Road NW, Atlanta, GA30327
2 p.m. 10 year olds and younger
3.30 p.m. Reception
4 p.m. 11 year olds and older
20th: Last day of lessons before Winter Break
NOVEMBER 2014
6th: Royal Schools exams at England Piano. See schedule.
27th: Thanksgiving - no lessons
28th: No lessons (rest of Thanksgiving week and weekend lessons as normal)
6th: Royal Schools exams at England Piano. See schedule.
27th: Thanksgiving - no lessons
28th: No lessons (rest of Thanksgiving week and weekend lessons as normal)
OCTOBER 2014
1st: Kennesaw State University Fall Festival Deadline (2 pieces, own choice). Visit www.ccmta.com under "downloads" page for details.
10th: Deadline for GMEA All State Auditions to be held in Macon at Mercer University (one piece, under 4 minutes, memorized, only 6th graders and older)
1st: Kennesaw State University Fall Festival Deadline (2 pieces, own choice). Visit www.ccmta.com under "downloads" page for details.
10th: Deadline for GMEA All State Auditions to be held in Macon at Mercer University (one piece, under 4 minutes, memorized, only 6th graders and older)
SEPTEMBER 2014
1st: Labor Day - lessons as normal
7th-14th: No lessons - all students miss one lesson
1st: Labor Day - lessons as normal
7th-14th: No lessons - all students miss one lesson
AUGUST 2014
5th: Lessons resume
15th: Royal Schools Entry Deadline
5th: Lessons resume
15th: Royal Schools Entry Deadline
JULY 2014
Lessons as normal.
20th: Adriana attends Oxford University for Summer Piano Academy through August 4th.
Lessons as normal.
20th: Adriana attends Oxford University for Summer Piano Academy through August 4th.
JUNE 2014
Lessons continue throughout summer break as normal. Parents may requests different lessons times or make-up lessons around family vacations and summer programs.
Lessons continue throughout summer break as normal. Parents may requests different lessons times or make-up lessons around family vacations and summer programs.
MAY 2014
11th: Mother's Day - lessons may be rescheduled
18th: SPRING RECITAL 1 p.m. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna 30080
26th: Memorial Day - Lessons may be rescheduled
11th: Mother's Day - lessons may be rescheduled
18th: SPRING RECITAL 1 p.m. Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Road, Smyrna 30080
26th: Memorial Day - Lessons may be rescheduled
APRIL 2014
18th: Good Friday - lessons as normal
20th: Easter - lessons may be rescheduled
18th: Good Friday - lessons as normal
20th: Easter - lessons may be rescheduled
MARCH 2014
1st: Royal Schools Theory (Lessons as normal)
21: Our studio hosts Pieter van Zyl Recital, 8 p.m. at St. Johns' Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Rd, Atlanta. Admission free.
22: Our studio hosts Pieter van Zyl's Master Classes for students, 9-6 p.m. at St. John's Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Rd., Atlanta. $20 per time slot.
29th: Adriana presents at NAEA (National Arts Educators Association) San Diego National Conference. Lessons will be rescheduled in accordance with parents.
1st: Royal Schools Theory (Lessons as normal)
21: Our studio hosts Pieter van Zyl Recital, 8 p.m. at St. Johns' Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Rd, Atlanta. Admission free.
22: Our studio hosts Pieter van Zyl's Master Classes for students, 9-6 p.m. at St. John's Methodist Church, 550 Mount Paran Rd., Atlanta. $20 per time slot.
29th: Adriana presents at NAEA (National Arts Educators Association) San Diego National Conference. Lessons will be rescheduled in accordance with parents.
FEBRUARY 2014
2nd: Composers of "Piano Pieces for Kids by Kids" Book Launch Event @ 1 p.m. Venue TBD.
17th: President's Day - Lessons as normal
2nd: Composers of "Piano Pieces for Kids by Kids" Book Launch Event @ 1 p.m. Venue TBD.
17th: President's Day - Lessons as normal
JANUARY 2014
6th: (Monday) Lessons resume for 2nd semester
15th: Royal Schools Deadline for Spring Exams entries
20th: MLK day - lessons as normal
6th: (Monday) Lessons resume for 2nd semester
15th: Royal Schools Deadline for Spring Exams entries
20th: MLK day - lessons as normal
DECEMBER 2013
7th: GMEA Piano Auditions in Macon
15th: Winter Recital (all students) 1 p.m. at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
22nd: (Sunday) Last day of lessons before Winter Break
7th: GMEA Piano Auditions in Macon
15th: Winter Recital (all students) 1 p.m. at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Parkway SE, Marietta, GA 30060
22nd: (Sunday) Last day of lessons before Winter Break
NOVEMBER 2013
2nd: Royal Schools Theory Exam
21st and 22nd: Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday - No Lessons (parents may opt to reschedule)
23rd: (Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend) Lessons as per normal
2nd: Royal Schools Theory Exam
21st and 22nd: Thanksgiving Thursday and Friday - No Lessons (parents may opt to reschedule)
23rd: (Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend) Lessons as per normal
OCTOBER 2013
10TH: Entry date for GMEA Piano Auditions, Macon (6th - 12th graders only)
10TH: Entry date for GMEA Piano Auditions, Macon (6th - 12th graders only)
SEPTEMBER 2013
2nd: Labor Day - lessons as per normal schedule
2nd: Labor Day - lessons as per normal schedule
AUGUST 2013
1-15th: Entries due for Royal Schools
1-15th: Entries due for Royal Schools
January 2012
2nd: Lessons resume after Winter Break
15th: Closing date for all Royal Schools Exam Entries
16th: MLK day, lessons as normal
26th and 27th: Adriana at GMEA statewide In-service, lessons rescheduled
15th: Closing date for all Royal Schools Exam Entries
16th: MLK day, lessons as normal
26th and 27th: Adriana at GMEA statewide In-service, lessons rescheduled
February 2012
16th: Royal Schools Theory Exams
20th: Cobb mid-winter break, Presidents Day - lessons as normal
20th: Cobb mid-winter break, Presidents Day - lessons as normal
March 2012
First week: All Piano Guild entries due
April 2012
15th: Closing date for Royal Schools Theory entries
May 2012
first week: Piano Guild auditions
20th: 6 p.m. Spring Piano Recital
24th: Cobb County lets out for Summer Break - Piano lessons continue per normal or arranged schedule during summer
20th: 6 p.m. Spring Piano Recital
24th: Cobb County lets out for Summer Break - Piano lessons continue per normal or arranged schedule during summer
June 2012
16th: Royal Schools theory Exams
July 2012
4th: Happy Independence Day - no lessons!
August 2012
15th: Closing date for all Royal Schools Entries
September 2012
3rd: Labor Day (parents may opt to reschedule lessons)
October 2012
10th: Entry date for GMEA Piano Auditions (Macon)
November 2012
22nd: Thanksgiving (no lessons). Parents may opt to reschedule.
December 2012
8th: GMEA Piano Auditions in Macon at Mercer University.
16: Winter Recital, 2 p.m. at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Rd, Smyrna, GA30082
21: Last day of lessons before Winter Break for all
16: Winter Recital, 2 p.m. at Smyrna First United Methodist Church, 1315 Concord Rd, Smyrna, GA30082
21: Last day of lessons before Winter Break for all
January 2013
Piano lessons resume on Monday, January 7th, 2013.
15: Deadline for Spring entries Royal Schools
21: MLK day - lessons as normal
27th: Royal Schools High Scorers of GA concert
15: Deadline for Spring entries Royal Schools
21: MLK day - lessons as normal
27th: Royal Schools High Scorers of GA concert
February 2013
18: President's Day - lessons as normal
23: Royal Schools Theory of Music exams
28th: All entries for Piano Guild due. Flat rate of $30 per student.
23: Royal Schools Theory of Music exams
28th: All entries for Piano Guild due. Flat rate of $30 per student.
March 2013
April 2013
Date TBD: Piano Guild
27th: Kiwanis Music Showcase
27th: Kiwanis Music Showcase
May 2013
19: Spring Piano Recital, 5-7 p.m. at Piano Distributors, 1736 Cobb Parkway, Marietta.
27th: Memorial Day (lessons must be rescheduled)
27th: Memorial Day (lessons must be rescheduled)
Summer 2013
6/20 through 7/6: Adriana on vacation. Reschedules before the 20th for all lessons up to 23rd of June.