Recitals, Workshops and Departmental Events
Please see below for a list of school-wide recitals, workshops and competitions.  If you or your child would like you play in a recital, please contact your teacher directly. Otherwise, contact Margaret Denton (ext. 243) or mdenton@bmsmusic.org.

Recital dates and times are changed and updated regularly, so please check back often.
We look forward to the 2011-2012 School Year!
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Voice Open House with Senior District Choral Workshop - Sunday, November 13, 2011, 4:00-6:00pm
Bakalar Recital Hall, Jazz Studio

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- Woodwinds Senior District Mock Auditions - Sunday, November 13, 12:00-2:00pm in Studio C
- Woodwinds Workshop - Sunday, December 4, 12:00-2:00p, in Jazz Studio
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Dynamic Duos Plus Recital - Sunday, February 12, 2012
String, Wind, Piano and Voice Students from 21 Different Studios!

Dynamic Duos is an opportunity for students to work and perform with each other, increasing their ensemble skills and musicality in a fun, social setting. All instruments are welcome and voices are welcome and will be placed into duos.

• Students sign up through their teachers by November 21st.To download a sign up sheet click here.
• Ensembles and pieces will be assigned in early December so that students may begin working on pieces in their lessons.
• Students will visit each other’s lessons or meet at another mutually agreeable time, beginning mid-January with an average of two meetings per ensemble.
• Two concerts are scheduled for February 12th at 12:00 and 1:30 at BMS. More concerts will be scheduled if necessary.
• Questions? Michelle Rush: michellerush20@gmail.com
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Recitals All concerts, recitals, classes & events are held in Bakalar Recital Hall unless otherwise noted

School-Wide Recitals
- Sunday, Nov 20 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Wednesday, Dec 14 at 7:00
- Sunday, Dec 18 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, Jan 22 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, Jan 22 at 6:30 Adult

- Sunday, Feb 5 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, March 4 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, April 1 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, May 13 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, June 3 at 4:30 & 5:30
- Sunday, June 3 at 6:30 Adult
- Wednesday, June 6 at 7:00

Studio Recitals
Student studio recitals are held monthly on Wednesdays and Sundays, with additional days and times at the end of each term. These recitals are typically a mix of instruments, ages, levels, and styles and are a great way for students to gain exposure to a variety of musical possibilities. Students are encouraged to play the same piece in more than one recital in order to gain confidence and comfort in performing.

- Sunday, November 20 at 3:00pm, Sara Chen (piano)
- Sunday, December 4 at 3:00pm, Sarah Chen (piano)
- Saturday, December 17 at 3:00pm, Lindsay Albert (piano)
- Saturday, December 17 at 4:30pm, Nara Shahbazyan (cello)
- Sunday, December 18 at 12:00pm, Michelle Rush (violin, viola)
- Sunday, December 18 at 1:30 & 2:30pm, Margaret Denton (piano)
- Monday, December 19 at 7:30pm, Russell Jewell (brass)
- Saturday, January 14 at 4:00pm, Brendan Burns (guitar)
- Saturday, January 21 at 4:00pm, Voice Depratment
- Sunday, January 22 at 1:30pm, Amy Poliakoff (flute)
- Sunday, January 22 at 3:00pm, Tomoko Iwamoto (violin & viola) & Atsuko Jozaki (piano)
- Saturday, January 28 from 1:30pm, Karine Bagdasarian (piano)
- Saturday, January 28 from 3:00-6:00pm, Marina Magazinnik (piano)
- Sunday, January 29 at 4:00pm, Piano Department
- Sunday, January 29 at 6:30pm, Karen Robbins (winds)
- Sunday, February 5, 2:00pm, Carolyn Ledbetter (violin, viola & Suzuki violin)

Click here for an article on Sharing the Music
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Faculty Concerts
Our renowned faculty offer an array of unique and educational concerts throughout the year in the Kennard House and at numerous community locations.
Please check back for dates

Departmental Events
Throughout the year, our experienced coordinators organize workshops, competitions, master classes, field trips and special events for their departments. 

Voice
* Voice Open House with Senior District Choral Workshop - Sunday, November 13, 2011, 4:00-6:00pm, Bakalar Recital Hall
* Voice Classes/Concert Demo - Tuesday, January 3, 2012, 3:30 and 4:30pm
* Junior District Choral Workshop - Sunday, January 21, 2012, 4:00pm, Bakalar Recital Hall
* Voice Competition - Sunday, March 25, 2012, 1:00-6:00pm, Bakalar Recital Hall
* Voice Department Recitals - Sunday, January 21, 2012, 4:00pm & Sunday, June 2, 2012, 4:00pm, Bakalar Recital Hall
* Field trips to local performances
* Workshops taught by BMS and guest voice teachers & performers
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Piano
* Piano Department Recital - Sunday, January 29, 4:00pm in Bakalar Recital Hall
* Annual Piano Competition - Sunday, April 1, 9:00am - 3:00pm
* Annual Four-Hands Piano Recital
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Suzuki

EVERY CHILD CAN!  Introduction to the Suzuki Method
Sunday, January 8, 2012, 9:30am - 4:30pm
An introduction to Dr. Suzuki’s philosophy and its application to Suzuki education. For parents, teachers, prospective teachers and others, this new course provides an inspiring, in-depth look at the Suzuki approach to teaching and learning. This course is required for all new Suzuki teachers, but open to prospective teachers, parents, administrators and all others interested in learning about Suzuki approach to education. It is not instrument-specific. There are no instrument proficiency requirements. No audition is required. For a brochure click here.
 

8TH ANNUAL SUZUKI FLUTE WORKSHOP 
Sunday, January 15 & Monday, January 16, 2012,  9:00am - 5:00pm   
This two-day workshop features a master class, group class and ensemble or reading class each day, and ends with an informal concert. Non-Suzuki flute students are welcome to join in the fun but should be familiar with some of the repertoire from the Suzuki Method. For a brochure click here.

2012 SUZUKI FLUTE TEACHER TRAINING:
Thursday, January 12 - Monday, January 16, 2012,  9:00am - 5:00pm 
Flute Book 2 (Kimberly Lorimier)
Flute Book 4 (Laurel Ann Maurer)
Over the course of five days, trainees will receive 15 hours of classroom time and eight hours of observation time, in conjunction with the 7th Annual Suzuki Flute Workshop. For a brochure click here.

For more information, visit the Suzuki page or Contact Amy Poliakoff: amyflute@comcast.net
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Strings
* Dynamic Duos Plus Recital - Sunday, February 12, 2012
String, Wind, Piano and Voice Students from 21 Different Studios!
* Annual Strings Competition - Sunday, April 29, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Winds
* Accompanist Nights
* Senior District Mock Auditions - Sunday, November 13, 12:00-2:00pm
* WW Jazz Workshop: Improvisation for Beginners  - Sunday, December 4, 12:00-2:00p, in Jazz Studio
* Improvisation for Beginners
* Annual Woodwind Solo Competition - Sunday, April 29, 2:00-6:00pm
* Workshops & Master Classes
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Guitar

Guitober Rocks Brookline Music School
Tuesday, October 18 & Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 7:30pm
Coolidge Corner Theater, 290 Harvard Ave, Brookline

The Brookline Music School's guitar faculty asked their students this fall: "What do you LOVE about guitar?" Nearly 80 students responded: "Let me show you!" Guitober Rocks Brookline Music School is a short film featuring the students and faculty of BMS’ guitar department, leading you on a journey as they explore their favorite six-stringed instrument. See students of all ages and levels show you why the guitar is so great.

GuiSunday!
Sunday, October 23, 1:00-3:00pm @ BMS
GuiSunday features Classical, Rock, Jazz, electric, acoustic and bass guitar clinics, demonstrations, give-aways from local music stores plus faculty and student recitals.


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Dance

Recitals - Spring 2012
Lincoln School Auditorium, 19 Kennard Rd., Brookline
Featuring Tom Krusinski's dance students. Limited seating.