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November Newsletter
Champaign School of Music
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| Who's New? | 
Welcome New & Returning Students!
Difei C, David C, Brandon C, Jessica H, Jake K, Kim K, Tyler L, LeeAnn C, Ben C, Gail E, Steve E, Gillian H-M. Sterling C, Ben P, Daniel R, Staz S-P, Tiana S, Jyoti S
Holiday Gift Certificates are Here!
 You love music!
When you hear and play music don't you often feel great?
Give this gift to someone you care about!
Call our office to order yours now!
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| Thanksgiving Special for Family & Friends | 
Two Weeks of Lessons for You and Two Weeks for Your Friend!
When you refer a friend who registers for lessons,
you both get 2 Free 30 minute Lessons!
Its easy! Just ask your friend to mention your name at time of registration and we'll do the rest.You can use your two lessons to try another instrument, take 2 lessons a week or credit towards the following month's tuition.
Expires November 30, 2012
Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one per family.
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| Your Teacher's Take |  How Do the Recitals Work?
Recitals are an important part in the development of any musician. I am a big believer that to be a really great musician you must have consistent, gradual performing experience and it MUST be positive. If students are pushed to perform when they are not ready or put in a high pressure environment emphasizing perfection rather than growth and enjoyment, the negative affects can take years to undo.
At the Champaign School of Music we focus on creating Recitals, Concerts and Music Get Togethers that are growth promoting, fun, low-pressure and optional. If you or your child would like to perform in our upcoming Holiday Concert, here is what to do next:
1. Ask your teacher if you are ready to perform.
On Dec 5, your teacher will submit his/her list of students who have the desire and readiness to perform in the Holiday Concert. Your teacher will help you decide if you are ready.
2. Continue Practicing and Practice performing your piece for friends and family.
If your teacher says, "Yes, you are ready", do all of the above! When you perform at the recital, you really want to have something great to share with your audience. Continuing to refine your piece and practicing performing it will help you be ready on the day and leave you feeling on top of the world afterwards, not to mention- excited to begin preparing for the next recital 2 months away. If your teacher feels that it would be best to wait, don't worry! The Champaign School of Music has fun, growth promoting performing opportunities every 2 months so you will have plenty of chances in the future. Tell your teacher that you want to perform in the future and as soon as you've both determined which piece you'll do, start practicing and practice performing!
3. Arrive at least 15 min early on the big day!
Our Holiday Concert will be held at the Twin City Bible Church at 806 W Michigan Ave, Urbana, IL. Arriving 15+ minutes early will give you time to: find your teacher, test out & tune up your instrument, find your seat (students sit with their teachers) and, finally, relax and meet the other students who are performing.
Holiday Concerts are always festive and fun so wear your Reindeer sweater!
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| Is Your Teacher Sold Out? - Teachers with Waiting Lists. | 
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Teachers with Waiting Lists.
If you want to: add another instrument, add a family member, or change your schedule permanently -
PIANO
Mr Brian: Mondays SOLD OUT, Tuesdays 2 spots, Wednesdays 3 spots, Saturdays 4 spots
Ms Kira: Mondays-SOLD OUT, Tuesdays-2 spots, Wednesdays-SOLD OUT, Fridays-1 spot, Saturday 3 spots
Ms Holly: Tuesdays - All Times SOLD OUT
Ms Ali: Mondays/Wednesdays - All Times SOLD OUT
GUITAR & ELECTRIC BASS
Mr Bob: Mondays 4 spots, Tuesdays 1 spot, Wednesdays 3 spots, Thursdays 2 spots, Saturdays SOLD OUT
Mr Luke: Wednesdays 3 spots, Fridays 2 spots, Saturdays 9 spots
VOICE
Ms Kira: Mondays-SOLD OUT, Tuesdays-2 spots, Wednesdays-SOLD OUT, Fridays-1 spot, Saturday 3 spots
DRUMS
Mr Bob: Mondays 4 spots, Tuesdays 1 spot, Wednesdays 3 spots, Thursdays 2 spots, Saturdays SOLD OUT
Mr Luke: Wednesdays 3 spots, Fridays 2 spots, Saturdays 9 spots
VIOLIN, VIOLA & CELLO
Ms Jenny: Tuesdays 5 spots, Thursdays 1 spot
Ms Corrin: Mondays 4 spots, Tuesdays 7 spots, Saturdays 3 spots
CLARINET, SAX & FLUTE
Ms Rachel: Thursdays 4 spots, Fridays 6 spots, Saturday 3 spots
TRUMPETMr DJ : Thursdays 4 spots
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| Student of the Month | 
Congratulations to Ms Abby
Abby won our Music Question of the Month Drawing. Here's a little more about her!
Whats your favorite thing about the Champaign School of Music? Ms. Ali
How did you know the answer to our secret question?
My mom and I looked it up on the internet.
What other activities and hobbies do you enjoy?
Drawing, playing with my dogs, reading.
What's your most favorite piece that you've played in your lessons so far?
I like the Bingo song in my lesson book.
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| Teacher of the Month |
Congratulations Mr Bob (Drums & Guitar) - Teacher of the Month!
We interviewed Mr Bob to find out more about him. 
What do you like about teaching at the Champaign School of Music?
What don't I like about the Champaign School of Music? The school has a great atmosphere and great people.
Do you still practice even as a teacher? How often do you practice?
I practice every day, at least a couple hours. Very rarely do I miss a day of practice.
What do you enjoy about being a teacher?
I enjoy sharing the musical gifts that I've worked so hard to learn and building on the musical strengths of my students. As a teacher, the ability to share and help people is important; we're planting the seeds and giving the students tools to help them grow.
What other things beside music do you enjoy doing?
I enjoy gardening, cooking, and drawing. I'm really good at sketching with charcoal. I was once good at photography. I feel like there is a connection between art and music. When I was playing music, I would look at art; and when I was drawing, I listened to music.
What is your favorite type of music?
That's a hard one. Right now it's something in-between bluegrass rock and gypsy jazz.
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| Upcoming Events | 
November Make-up Class - Saturday, Nov 17 @ 2-3pm
Thanksgiving Break - Tuesday, Nov 20 - Sunday, Nov 25
Holiday Concerts
Sun, Dec 9 @ 4pm Students of: Ms Kira, Ms Ali, Ms Rachel, Ms Jenny, Mr Luke
Sun, Dec 9 @ 6pm Students of: Ms Holly, Ms Corrin, Mr Bob, Mr Brian
Holiday Break - Saturday, Dec 22 - Friday, Jan 4
Lessons Resume - Saturday, Jan 5
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