November 2024
Regular Lessons This Week
Ensemble Rehearsals
Ensemble Christmas Recital
Mirabilis Studio Calendar
Sneaking in just under the wire!
Okay, just barely got this posted in November!
Coming Up: our Ensemble Christmas Recital and end of semester dates.
Regular Lessons Next Week
We’ll have our regular lessons next week. This is our final week of regular lessons for the semester. We will be firming up our parts for the ensemble Christmas music.
Friday students PLEASE NOTE: I will be out of town on Friday, Dec. 6th. I have contacted you all individually to schedule a different time for next week.
Ensemble Rehearsal Week
Our final week of Christmas Ensemble Rehearsals will be December 9—13.
We will follow the same schedule as our first rehearsal week in October (see below). Be sure to bring your folder with your music. I am still in the process of securing a room for us. I will send an update when everything is set. In the meantime, here is the schedule:
Monday, December 9
4:30 to 5:15—Beginner
Maggie Dieringer
Ari Whitaker
Leah Alvarado
Lola Delgadillo
Eloise Smith
Emerson Klingle
5:15 to 6:00—Youth 1
Auna Finkbeiner
Clementine Whitaker
Will Sander
Banks Bourtin
Tanner Byrd
Diego Dry
Eden York
6:00 to 7:00—Youth 3
Taylor Jones
William Potucek
Colton Pfiester
Kooper Gooden
Ian Nieves
Tuesday, December 10
4:30 to 5:15—Youth 2
Christian Hinson
Jax Tonnesson
Eva McNeal
Brielle McCormick
Hudson Nobles
Nathan Reddell
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM—Adult 1
Marian Clemens
Gage Lange
Paul Simone
Tom Whiting
6:00 to 6:45—Adult 2
Clint Morris
David Meriwether
Niel Powers
Bert Hardin
Wednesday, December 11
4:30 to 5:30—Adult 3
James Rode
Brad Flink
Steve Perry
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM—Adult 5
Laura Emmons
Tim Locke
Forrest Short
David Villareal
Andrew Marbury
Ensemble Christmas Rehearsal and Recital
This recital is a favorite for our studio!! Please invite your family and friends to join us. Our Ensemble Christmas Recital will be on Saturday, December 14th at 2:00pm in the Chapel of the Junkin Campus Ministry Building (please note this is a change from our original calendar date). The Campus Ministry Building is located in the center of campus not far from our studio. Easiest parking is in Lot C behind the studio.
Because of the date change, our final rehearsal and recital will be on the same day. We will rehearse in the morning and have our recital in the afternoon.
Saturday, December 14th
10:00am — Noon: Final Rehearsal
We will begin with the final two pieces “Ode to Joy” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and then we will run the rest of the pieces in recital order. You are welcome to leave after you have performed all of your pieces. Beginners should be finished in about 45 minutes or so.
2:00 Ensemble Christmas Recital
We will begin with all students on stage for the first few songs. As students complete their pieces on stage they can return to their seats in the chapel audience. We will finish with our “Finale” pieces with the whole studio.
Immediately following the recital we will have a reception in the Fellowship Hall. My wife, Lisa, will share her famous Wisconsin apple cider and other drinks. You are welcome to bring any treats, finger foods, and family favorites to share.
Looking forward to another great Guitar Ensemble Celebration!
Mirabilis Studio Calendar
DECEMBER
Dec. 2 – 6 Regular Lessons
Dec. 9 – 13 ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL WEEK
Dec. 14 (Sat.) Final Rehearsal & STUDIO RECITAL
Lessons Resume Monday, January 6, 2025