IN THIS ISSUE 2012 Sonatina Competition Refer-A-Friend & Like Us on facebook Harmony Hangout

1. 972-302-5093 www.rocknbachtx.com January2012 Sonatina Competition – Hosted by Rock & Bach Join us on Saturday, March 24th from 10-noon at the Black Box Theater for this year’s Sonatina Competition. Level 1(2-3 book level) and advanced can enter the competition. Registration fee is $30 and the link to register is at http://www.rocknbachtx.com/ under group classes. Payment can be made through Paypal. Music will be distributed once payment is received. • IN THIS ISSUE • 2012 Sonatina • Competition • Refer-A-Friend & • Like Us on facebook • Harmony Hangout • Theory iPad Integration • Recital Information • Musical Theater Update • Piano Maintenance • Director of Education • Rock & Bach in the Community • Reminders Tell Your Friends about Us! Referral Program & A large portion of Rock & Bach’s new business comes from your referrals and we want to pass on a thank-you for spreading the word. For every new registered customer that you refer, you get a $15 credit on your next bill. We are now on facebook! Let your friends know about us and keep updated on events, classes and more by liking us on facebook. Search Rock & Bach and select “like”. • COMING SOON • June Recital Sign Ups • Summer Camp Info • Vivace II – Fall 2012 Rock Band Class is Rocking Out: Harmony Hangout “Harmony Hangout” includes a variety of genres of music, with classic rock being a strong influence. The band will have the opportunity to perform at various venues, such as the musical theater production of “Happy Days”. It’s not too late to join. You must be intermediate to advanced in instruments such as drums, guitar, or keyboard to be eligible for the band. Class will meet Thursday evenings from 5:30-7 at the Black Box Theater. $100 tuition per month plus a one time $25 supply fee. $5 discount if enrolled in another class. • DATES TO REMEMBER • 2/4: Theory iPad Integration Class • 3/24: 2012 Sonatina Competition • 4/27: Happy Days • 4/29: Happy Days • 6/2: June Recital Theory iPad Integration Class February 3rd –May 25th at the Black Box Theater conference room. Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm. Music theory class that provides a well organized music theory curriculum at the elementary and secondary levels. Four basic subjects are covered including reading, vocabulary, listening, and playing. Class concludes on May 25th with MTA test on theory materials. Tuition is $90 , $85 current students plus a $10 supply fee. To register log into the Rock & Bach portal and following the sign in link. Find Rock & Bach at http://www.rocknbachtx.com/ . Photo: Rachel Buckle playing Musette in D during the 2011 December Recital.

2. January 2012 June Recital Sign Ups – Coming Soon! Mark your calendar, Rock & Bach’s next recital is scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd at the Black Box Theater. There will be three separate time slots, 11AM–1PM, 1:30PM-3:30PM and 4PM-6PM with refreshments available immediately following each recital. Sign ups will begin in April to allow you to secure your time slot. Watch for sign up details and email Suzanne Chapman with any questions you may have at info@rocknbachtx.com. Congratulation to Andrew Cummings! Andrew has been promoted to Director of Education with Rock & Bach. Familiar to many of us as a piano teacher with Rock & Bach, Andrew has been playing piano for 14 years, and has served as a director of music ministry in two different churches. Andrew will oversee teaching teachers and student evaluations. Photo: Andrew Cummings – Director of Education Rock & Bach in the Community In December, Rock & Bach students provided musical entertainment for the Frisco Family Services staff breakfast. The event was a huge hit and the students were amazing! All aboard! Did you hear that the Polar Express was in Frisco? A few of Rock & Bach’s elves worked the slide, contributed by Rock & Bach, for the Frisco Art’s event. Musical Theater Update Sunday, Monday, Happy Days..Auditions are over and parts have been cast. Richie, Joanie, Potsy, Fonzie and the whole Happy Days gang will be coming to the Black Box Theater this spring. Classes are in full swing as our musical theater students learn songs, dance choreography and acting. Opening night will be Friday, April 27 and the second showing will be Sunday, April 29. To purchase tickets for either show or for additional information about Happy Days, contact Suzanne Chapman at info@rocknbachtx.com. Photo: Kailey Rice as a Rock & Bach Elf. • Things to Remember • Rock & Bach offers a $5 discount for sibling tuition. Consider piano, voice, guitar, theater, or one of our other lessons or classes for each of your children. • There is a 30 day cancellation policy. This gives our teachers the opportunity to fill the opening and plan for the change in their schedule and income. • It is Cold & Flu season! If your child is ill, PLEASE reschedule their lesson. Keeping them at home will allow them to recover and help prevent their illness from spreading to our teachers and the other Rock & Bach students. News & Notes Page 2 Piano Maintenance With over 30 years of experience, we’d like to recommend Frank W. Reeves for your piano maintenance & repair. On the web : www.reevespiano.com or Call 469-834-2034. • Practice Tips for Your Young Musician • Schedule a time period 3-5 times for 20-30 minutes each • week. • Set-up a practice chart. Use positive motivation! • Keep consistency each week. • Always practice the day after lesson has been given. This • reinforces the information taught. • Do not expect your student to practice on their own, especially as the lesson is • progressively harder. Adhere to the schedule you have set-up for your student. • Listen to your child when practicing and praise them when it sounds good!