It's cold outside but we're continuing to make great music in the cozy studios at Rhapsody. This month we are especially looking forward to our next faculty recital featuring some fun music in a sensory-friendly environment. We've also scheduled an informal student recital this month at Attic Angel's in Middleton. Read on for more exciting RAC news, and we hope you have a great month!

A Sensory Friendly recital is a performance that caters to people with disabilities. All are invited but a special focus is given to those on the autism spectrum, who may be more sensitive to their environments. Special accommodations center on keeping volume levels low and lighting soft. If audience members need a break from the concert environment, we will be providing a "quiet room" with sensory manipulatives. For optimal vibro-acoustic sensory input, audience members are encouraged to sit around the musicians on the stage or even lie underneath the grand piano. This recital will feature Charlene (violin), Chris (piano), Audrey (piano/flute), Kris (flute), Chelsea (violin), Emily (voice), and Leo (piano). For questions or concerns, please contact RAC music therapist Kim Weiss or click here for more information.

Students that don't want to wait until our April recitals can take advantage of these upcoming performance opportunities:

• Attic Angel's Place: Saturday, Feb 20 at 2:00. 8301 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, WI. Sign up in the office or email Kim if you have any questions.
• Student Recital at RAC: Friday, March 4th at 7 pm. Sign up by Friday, Feb 26 in the binder on the office counter.

Students planning to participate in Solo/Ensemble are encouraged to contact RAC for extra lessons and help finding an accompanist. Be sure to talk to your child's teacher if you have questions about choosing an appropriate piece. Please call or email the office for more information.

Madison's first ever Maker Faire will be Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center. This family friendly event showcases the amazing work of all kinds and ages of makers-anyone who is embracing the do-it-yourself (or do-it-together) spirit and wants to share their accomplishments with an appreciative audience. Music performances along with arts and crafts are welcome to enter.  Click here for a full list of entries and how to enter! Registrations are open until March 31st.