christmas recitals

Doug Finley, played the The Christmas Song and Fur Elise,

Krista Patterson, played various songs

Rachel Cardenas, Sidney Lewis and Nena Bloodworth getting ready to sing...

WEll we are done with Christmas except for the presents. I am excited for upcoming 'ventures in 09 with new students and a homeschool choir??? Here's what we did for Christmas

Sharon Dover (adult student) and I performed at Westwind Assisted Living Center in Marlow, OK on the 12th

My Duncan students performed at Chisholm TRail ASsisted LIving on the 13th

My WEd. night kids at church sang on Sunday morning the 14th

My Velma students were the entertainment for the annual Velma Christmas Dinner on the 21st.

The program went well. Much better than last year.The pics are from that night.

As a bonus I'm adding my violin debut...silent night

Theme Song Recital Oct. 30, 2008

the recital was great- you guys did awesome, they played background music to youtube videos

pianists

Kadee Belle Hall- the Mermaid

Krista Patterson- Linus and Lucy (Peanuts)

Brittany Jones - Looney Tunes Theme Song

Doug Finley- Fur Elise and Jazz Reflections

guitarists-

First Rectialers BRooklyn BArtling - Star Wars Theme Song
& Tristan Dunn- Ode to Joy
Tanner Southerland & Jacob Cardenas- Sweet HOme Alabama

Vocalists-

Nena Bloodworth- All American Girl
Sidney Lewis- This is me (Camp Rock)
Rachel Cardenas- Colors of the Wind (Pocahontas)

Jammin

These are from my first jam sessin with Matt Foster, a long time friend. Matt plays nearly all the stringed instruments. He plays a lot of bluegrass. We played old choruses and hymns.

Stephen's County Free Fair Talent Show

Me and Sidney Lewis at the competition Friday night

Lessons Starting Up

I am so excited about the new school year . I am teaching Monday, Wed. and Thur. right now. Nena Bloodworth joins me at the house to take care of my kiddos this year and I am teaching in the family room. Can't wait to see you all.

Senior Recital

Senior Jessica Suttle presented Bach's Prelude in C major for the SCMTA music teachers Thursday May 8, 2008 at the home of Jeanette Couch in Duncan. She did a wonderful job. She was joined by her family, Meryl, Nancy, & Robert and new friend Randall. I have enjoyed teaching Jessica the last 5 years, she's taken lessons about 6-7 years and plans on attending the Uni. of Central OK and majoring in music education , emphasis in band. We plan on following her and watching her accomplish many great things!

Welcome to blogging

I set this up for my beloved students and their wonderful parents. I am so blessed to be able to work with ya'll. I am going to keep information, notes of interest and video of my students on here, and any family member or friend can view it. Cool huh!

Upcoming Recitals..

senior Jessica Suttles is performing for the Stephens County Music Teachers on May 8 th at 7pm in Duncan. If you'd like to attend this performance you can ride with me to Duncan or I'll give you the address. She'll play a couple of songs and we'll serve cake afterward to celebrate her accomplishment. Jessica is my longest running student, I've had her 5 years! She'll do a wonderful job next week.

End of the Year Recital May 20 tues night at 6pm. All of my students will be playing/singing/strumming. Parents are to bring a covered dish for a potluck, sounds yummy, huh. Location kingdom Kids room at Velma Baptist Church. Let me know if you can't attend. I'll be handing out some awards that night.

Notes..............

Lessons will continue throughout the whole month of May, feel free to come as usually the last week even though school is out. And this summer I'll be giving lessons at request free of charge as a thank you for supporting me this year through our many transitions. Be sure to come see me when you're not vacationing or relaxing.