Monthly | October 2018
Multiple Music Lessons with My Three Sons
Fall is always a busy and challenging time of year for parents juggling the myriad of afterschool activities available to their children. It’s hard enough to manage afternoon schedules for one child, but to make it work for three is a special accomplishment. That’s why the Gulf Breeze School of Music is spotlighting four families with three young boys, all of whom are taking music lessons, in addition to participating in other extracurricular activities and sports.
Fall is always a busy and challenging time of year for parents juggling the myriad of afterschool activities available to their children. It’s hard enough to manage afternoon schedules for one child, but to make it work for three is a special accomplishment. That’s why the Gulf Breeze School of Music is spotlighting four families with three young boys, all of whom are taking music lessons, in addition to participating in other extracurricular activities and sports.
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The Hewette family’s three boys are 7th grader J.B.; Charlie, a 5th grader; and Ben, a 3rd grader, all of whom take piano at GBSoM on different days. How does mom Ingrid make it all work? “Rachael is really great about scheduling their music lessons to work around the boys’ sports schedules,” says Ingrid. “She really does a very good job, and the music school is a very safe place to drop off the boys during their lessons.”
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The Church family boys – Warren 7, Conrad 5, and Jasper 3,- take piano and violin all on the same day, making it convenient for mom, Morgan Church, to keep their music lessons on track while allowing them to participate in sports activities. “I’m real thankful to the school for getting the boys’ lessons all at the same time on the same day,” says Morgan.
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The Becker family boys – Orion, 12; Zaki, 11; and Roan, 8; - also take music lessons on the same day making it “very convenient” for April, their mom. An added benefit of the three boys taking lessons on the same day is that they help and motivate each other by practicing at home and preparing for GBSoM’s recitals. “Their practicing is done after school as part of their homework,” says April. “It’s very calming when I hear them playing music in our house.”
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Katie Chandler’s three boys – Kale, 7; Finn, 5; and Bentley, 4; -take piano and violin lessons. “They really enjoy their music lessons,” says Katie. “I never have to make them practice.” Katie said she is grateful to Rachael for arranging the family’s GBSoM schedule to accommodate scheduling to Tuesday lesson times, which allows all three boys to avoid conflicts with their tennis and soccer activities.
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Teacher Spotlight!
Aleksandra Pereverzeva Gulf Breeze School of Music announces the addition of Aleksandra Pereverzeva to our talented staff of music instructors. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Aleksandra’s primary speciality is cello; she also teaches piano and strings. “I really enjoy working with kids, and have been teaching piano, dancing, and cello since I was a teenager in Russia,” she said. Aleksandra came to the U.S. from Russia in 2011 and attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas for two years before moving on to Ohio University where she received her Masters Degree in pedagogy and cello. She is currently a third-year doctoral candidate in music at Florida State University, and in on track to receive her Ph.D in May of 2019. In addition to teaching cello/strings/piano at GBSoM, Aleksandra also is an adjunct professor of music at UWF and is First Chair Cellist for the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra and Ocala Symphony Orchestra. With such a busy schedule of teaching and playing, Aleksandra says her free time is devoted largely to her cherished chihuahua. |
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Halloween Recitals!
Get your costumes ready because the Gulf Breeze School of Music’s Annual Halloween Recital is coming up! Recitals will be held at St. Francis Church on October 28th. Students are encouraged (but not required) to wear their costumes. The event will include performances by our amazing students, costume contests, trick or treat candy, and a photo opportunity. Students who wish to participate can register at the front desk at the school. |
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Songwriting Class starting this Month!
Do you have a student who LOVES to make up their own songs? Ever wondered how to compose a song? JOIN US for our first SONGWRITING CLASS at Gulf Breeze School of Music! WHAT: Students will be exposed to basics of songwriting, and compose their own piece to be performed at a recital! WHEN: FRIDAYS from 3-4pm—October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30 (5 weeks) COST: $69 (one-time fee, includes materials) WHO: Kate Engelmeyer, a new member of our staff, will teach the class. Kate Engelmeyer is an accomplished violinist, guitarist, and singer/songwriter with a passion for writing meaningful, authentic music. She discovered her love for songwriting when she was in middle school and finds music to be one of the greatest forms of selfexpression. Kate was featured in the Pensacola Buskers Festival in 2017 and has been performing at local and regional venues for over 5 years. |
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Upcoming Dates-
October 28: Halloween Recitals! (See above for details)
November 19-24: Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
December 16: Christmas Recitals! (Times/Locations TBA, Registration Starts 11/12) December 24-January 5: Christmas Break (School Closed)
October 28: Halloween Recitals! (See above for details)
November 19-24: Thanksgiving Break (School Closed)
December 16: Christmas Recitals! (Times/Locations TBA, Registration Starts 11/12) December 24-January 5: Christmas Break (School Closed)
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Pet of the Month-
Cupcake the hedgehog belongs to teacher Ms. Jordana. Cupcake is about 1 year old. She loves exploring outside and hiding in fluffy blankets. Other activities include bath time and running on her wheel all night! She only eats cat food, but loves the occasional hard boiled egg. |
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Students Achieve with the Musical Ladder System®
The Gulf Breeze School of Music is the only music school on the Gulf Coast that gives their students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, and certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®. Other schools may offer trophies and certificates; however, the Musical Ladder System® is a patented nationwide program that inspires students by also rewarding them for their achievement with awesome "Musical Ladder System®" wristbands that they can show off to their friends. More importantly when students have a test coming up, they are motivated to practice more to achieve the next level. This sense of success gives students, parents, and teachers pride. Everybody wins
The Gulf Breeze School of Music is the only music school on the Gulf Coast that gives their students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, and certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®. Other schools may offer trophies and certificates; however, the Musical Ladder System® is a patented nationwide program that inspires students by also rewarding them for their achievement with awesome "Musical Ladder System®" wristbands that they can show off to their friends. More importantly when students have a test coming up, they are motivated to practice more to achieve the next level. This sense of success gives students, parents, and teachers pride. Everybody wins
Eden, Ava, and Jonathan receive their Musical Ladder Awards!
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We LOVE Referrals!
Every time you refer a new student to GBSOM, we will gift you AND your friend with your choice of a Target gift card or movie tickets. Adamson family received a $25 gift card for movie tickets because they were referred by another family at our school! |
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Monthly | August 2018
Music FunTime is not a simple play group where children sing, dance, jump & play instruments. We offer an innovated new program, geared from the Johns-Hopkins Research that children 7 and under can learn to read music notation and symbols, eventually, learning to play instruments.
Through crafts, worksheets, games, instruments, singing, & very small group classes, we teach children in a fun & exciting way, how to play and read music. Class excitement has proven over & over, the childrens' enthusiasm to look forward to weekly music lessons.
Through crafts, worksheets, games, instruments, singing, & very small group classes, we teach children in a fun & exciting way, how to play and read music. Class excitement has proven over & over, the childrens' enthusiasm to look forward to weekly music lessons.
Theory - We've created an array of colorful music teaching tools and worksheets that teach rhythm, pitch, notation, symbols and key signatures.
Instruments - Throughout the course, all students are introduced to piano, guitar, percussion, violin, bells, kazoos, flutophones, recorders, and harmonicas.
Performance - Music FunTime offers students the opportunity a few times a year to rehearse in a larger group and perform at public venues. This grows confidence in themselves.
Crafts - Our special "musical crafts" lessons teach children music theory in a fun, artistic way. Kids love it!
Instruments - Throughout the course, all students are introduced to piano, guitar, percussion, violin, bells, kazoos, flutophones, recorders, and harmonicas.
Performance - Music FunTime offers students the opportunity a few times a year to rehearse in a larger group and perform at public venues. This grows confidence in themselves.
Crafts - Our special "musical crafts" lessons teach children music theory in a fun, artistic way. Kids love it!
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The Gulf Breeze School of Music is very proud to spotlight Emily Follman as the newest member of our staff.
A Tallahassee native and 2014 graduate of Florida State University’s School of Music, Emily brings an impressive, multi-talented skill set to our school. She will be teaching voice, piano, brass and reed instruments. Emily also has taught high school band and orchestra. She grew up in a musical/theatrical family; her mother was an opera singer and her father active in the theater. Her hobbies include fishing and “playing lots of video games.” She is a huge Star Wars fan. When not teaching at GBSOM, Emily serves as office manager for the Pensacola Symphony. |
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Student Spotlights -
Conrad Church Conrad enjoys playing his violin and loves his teacher Mrs. Allison! He especially enjoys playing in recitals. Currently Conrad's favorite piece is "Beautiful Skies". He's been studying at our school for two years and will begin Kindergarten in the fall at Pensacola Beach Elementary School. |
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Mattie Hord
A 9th grader at Gulf Breeze High, Mattie Hord has been taking voice lessons from GBSOM for the past year. Mattie discovered her love of singing while a member of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus. “I always liked singing as a little kid,” Mattie said, “but while I was in Children’s Chorus I realized I have a lot to learn as a singer. “I want to make a career out of it,” she added. Mattie also is interested in drama and plans to become involved in theater while at Gulf Breeze High. Congratulations to our talented voice student Mattie Hord as continues to pursue her dream of becoming a professional singer. |
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Students Achieve with the Musical Ladder System®
The Gulf Breeze School of Music is the only music school on the Gulf Coast that gives their students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, and certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®. Other schools may offer trophies and certificates; however, the Musical Ladder System® is a patented nationwide program that inspires students by also rewarding them for their achievement with awesome "Musical Ladder System®" wristbands that they can show off to their friends.
More importantly when students have a test coming up, they are motivated to practice more to achieve the next level. This sense of success gives students, parents, and teachers pride. Everybody wins
The Gulf Breeze School of Music is the only music school on the Gulf Coast that gives their students the opportunity to earn special color wristband bracelets, trophies, and certificates for passing musical tests with the Musical Ladder System®. Other schools may offer trophies and certificates; however, the Musical Ladder System® is a patented nationwide program that inspires students by also rewarding them for their achievement with awesome "Musical Ladder System®" wristbands that they can show off to their friends.
More importantly when students have a test coming up, they are motivated to practice more to achieve the next level. This sense of success gives students, parents, and teachers pride. Everybody wins
