Allegro School of Music Newsletter April 2010
Allegro School of Music Recital-May 16th, 2010:
More than just a really fun time!
Allegro Directors Jeff and Josh with one of our wonderful Allegro Families: John, Debbie, Sean, Bailey, and Sarah Nichols at the 2010 Walk for Epilepsy at the University of Arizona on March 20th 2010. LEARN MORE ONLINE: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/arizona/
Instead of telling you that students who participate in our recitals practice more, play better, and stay interested in music lessons longer than those who don’t play in recitals, I thought I’d share what one of our clients, Nancy Gutierrez, has to say about the Allegro School of Music Recitals:
“ We LOVE the Recitals. My kids had a fabulous time, and we were able to invite all of our family from out of town, because it was held in such a great hall at the U of A. And it’s FREE which is even better. My kids really feel like it’s an accomplishment to participate in the Allegro School of Music Recitals”
Deadline to Sign up is April 16th, 2010!
Teacher Profile:
15 Things You Don’t Know about Tommy Dominick!
1. I served in the United States Navy for 14 years as an Aircrew Survival Equipment man, and have traveled all over the world.
2. I love history and historical re-enactments. I once portrayed a Roman Soldier, A Mountainman and an American Revolutionary War soldier.
3. I enjoy reading books of the fantasy genre and writing stories. I enjoy Tolkien, Hambly, Jordan and Terry Brooks.
4. I enjoy herb gardening and making teas, soaps and home remedies.
5. I am a father of two wonderful son's, Josh and Jason. One is studying to be a mathematician and the other an engineer.
6. I love the outdoors and taking walks/hikes in nature.
7. I love flight-simulating. As a hobby I fly online when time permits. Often I deliver supplies and equipment to research teams at the poles.
8. I enjoy computer modeling and texturing. I create photo realistic texture renderings in 3Ds Max and Photoshop.
9. I am an amateur weather enthusiast.
10. I love space exploration and the Mars Rovers and astronomy.
11. I love to cook.
12. I love animals, especially horses.
13. My favorite cuisine is Mediterranean/Moroccan.
14. I love the Discovery channel, History channel and Science channel.
15. I have family in Sicily who are sheep herders and others who work in shoe repair.
Student of the Month- Emma Qualls
What instruments do you play?
Guitar and Voice. I have an Epiphone Humming Bird, a Fender, and I forgot the name of my other guitar.
How long have you been taking lessons?
I've been taking lessons at Allegro for 8 months.
Who are your favorite musical artists?
I have a couple. Josh Turner “The Way He Was Raised “Chris Young “Dashboard” Michael Buble “Lost” Taylor Swift “Fearless”. I love country music.
What are your other hobbies, besides music?
Going online and chatting with my friends and hanging out with my mom shopping for discounts at Walmart.
Favorite Food?
Medium New York Strip steak with a baked potato, when my dad grills it. I love Twix. It has good Carmel.
What is the coolest thing you've learned in your lessons in the past 3 months?
Josh Turner “The Way He Was Raised”, it talks about how God died and got raised for us.
Do you have any performances coming up?
I am in the Allegro recital, and also I am doing a school talent show in May.
Happy Birthday To You!
These Allegro School of Music Students celebrate birthdays in April.
Stop by the office and Jessica will play Happy Birthday for you on the Guitar!
Zinah Mortenesen
Alexandra Guerrero
Ruturaj Patil
Philip Dion
Stephanie Bartholomew
Ken Garver
Hayley Flanigan
Micah Secrest
Brandon Swartz
Elias Frantziskonis
Chilly in Chile: Donate a Blanket in April
In February, the country of Chile experienced the largest earth quake in history. With hundreds dead and millions homeless, it will take a while for Chile to get back on its feet.
Chileans in Tucson are participating in "A Blanket for Chile," collecting new and clean used blankets to be shipped to the south of the country, the hardest hit area.
Please donate what you can. Just drop the blankets off at the School of Music Office during business hours. THANK YOU!
Refer a Friend and get a free MONTH of Lessons!
Do you have a friend who might like to take lessons? Refer them to Allegro and receive one free month of lessons if they sign up for at least one month of lessons. It’s very easy to refer someone. Just visit www.allegroschoolofmusic.net/referafriend.php, or contact the office at 520-670-9162.
Beat the Summer Heat Without Leaving Tucson at the Allegro School of Music Summer Music
Camps!
2010 Summer Music Camp Schedule
June 7-11 Piano
*ask your teacher which camp is right for you
June 14-18 Guitar-”Fender”
*ask your teacher which camp is right for you
June 21-25 Guitar-”Gibson”
*ask your teacher which camp is right for you
Monday-Friday
10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
$160.00 per camp
$25.00 Registration Fee (if registering after April 1, 2010)
*Camps are open to current and former Allegro Students only
Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve.
Register by May 1st, and save $10.00 off tuition!
Call (520) 670-9162 or online at www.AllegroSchoolOfMusic.net/SummerCamp.php
