Fall 2016
Miss
JEN Music Instruction
jennifer.m.cimino@gmail.com
Leonard Bernstein
Fabulous, Fantastic Fall
1918-1990 "Life is a lot like jazz... it's best when you improvise." Leonard Bernstein was born in Lawrence, MA. As a boy, his father took him to many orchestra concerts. He attended Harvard University & the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia where he studied piano, conducting and composition. In 1943 he was appointed to his first permanent conducting post as assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic. Bernstein conducted the orchestra for the CBS television series, Young People's Concerts, and he believed that teaching young people about music was very important. He also composed music for the orchestra and musical theater, including West Side Story, which was later made into a movie.
George Gershwin We've had a great start to the school year! I am impressed with all the progress the students have made in the past two months. In particular, I would like to thank my new assistants, Kathryn Blaser and Rachel Bielstein, who are doing a wonderful job working with the students enrolled in music modules. The extra time devoted to music theory has made a big dierence! Parent involvement can also make a big dierence to student success. I would recommend making time to hear your children's pieces at least once a week. Not only does it encourage more practice, but having the students get used to performing can reduce anxiety around recitals. If there is ever a question about an assignment, please don't hesitate to contact me! I'm happy to help! Now, back to my pumpkin spice latte‌ Miss Jen
Congratulations to voice student Abbey Lienemann who was cast in A Christmas Carol at the Omaha Playhouse!
Important Dates:
Nov 5 - Fall Festival (optional) Nov 23 - 27 - No Lessons/Thanksgiving Dec 17 - Christmas Concert
Fall 2016 Meet our new Assistant Teachers
School Year Calendar 2016 - 2017 August 24 - Fall Private lesson schedule begins September 4-7 - No Lessons/Labor Day November 5 - (optional) Fall Festival November 12 - (optional) Mini Master Class November 23 - 27 - No Lessons/Thanksgiving
Rachel Bielstein is a sophomore Musical Theatre & Theology major at Creighton University. She performs regularly in dance, theatre, & musical productions, & also assists with the children's choir at her church. Â Kathryn Blaser is a senior music major at Creighton. She is president of the Creighton University Chamber Choir. She studies voice with Diane Owens, & is preparing for her senior recital in April.
December 10 - (optional) Mini Master Class December 17 - Christmas Concert December 22 - (optional) Music in the Community December 24 - January 8 - No Lessons/Christmas January 28 - (optional) Mini Master Class February 4 - (optional) Fun Fair
Preferred Vendors:
March 12 - (optional) Mini Master Class
Transfer 88, Piano Movers (402)517-0235
April 29 - (optional) Trophy Festival June 4 - Spring Recital at Marian High School June 5 - Summer Session begins
Robert W. Erlandson, Piano Tuner (402)493-8300
Miss Jen Music Instruction Giving Project This year, our giving project will include the following organizations. Nebraska Humane Society assists homeless animals.
Arts for All provides arts education to underserved kids.
Keep Omaha Beautiful promotes litter reduction.
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