Steinway Artist Jenny Lin’s “Get Happy” Tour at Schmitt Music

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Oct 312012
 

Jenny Lin - Get Happy

Come on, get happy! Join us for Steinway Artist Jenny Lin’s “Get Happy: Virtuoso Showtunes for Piano” album release tour!

Schmitt Music Edina — Friday, November 9 at 7pm
Schmitt Music Kansas City — Tuesday, November 13 at 7pm
Schmitt Music Denver — Saturday, December 1 at 7pm

Jenny Lin’s latest release on the Arkiv Music label is an irresistibly scintillating take on some of the most indelible melodies in American music. “Get Happy: Virtuoso Show Tunes for Piano” presents a spectacular collection of show tunes arranged for solo piano by such famous pianists as Stephen Hough, Earl Wild, Christopher O’Reilly, Alexis Weissenberg and many other world class pianists. Click here to read Jenny Lin’s bio!

The high-energy piano performance will be followed by a reception and a chance to meet the artist and see our selection of magnificent Steinway & Sons pianos. For details or to RSVP to the event, contact your Schmitt Music Piano Specialist, or RSVP by email to rsvp@schmittmusic.com.

Lin will perform selections from the new album, including the following pieces:

“Blue Skies” from Betsy (Berlin-Hyman)
“Hello, Young Lovers” from The King and I (Rodgers-Hough)
“My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music (Rodgers-Hough)
“Eliza at Ascot” from My Fair Lady (Loewe-Malzew)
“Meditation on Laura” from Laura (Raksin-Hamelin)
“Embraceable You” from Girl Crazy (Gershwin-Wild)
“I Got Rhythm” from Girl Crazy (Gershwin-Wild)
“So in Love” from Kiss Me, Kate (Porter-Anderson)
“Blue Moon” from Manhattan Melodrama (Rodgers-Previn)
“Johanna” from Sweeney Todd (Sondheim-O’Riley)
“Get Happy” from 9:15 Revue (Arlen-Prutsman)

Click here to get the album on Arkiv Music’s website!

Steinway Piano Selection Event at Schmitt Music Denver!

See Jenny Lin’s performance during our Steinway Piano Selection Event this weekend at Schmitt Music Denver – 3 DAYS ONLY! Join us Friday, November 30 – Sunday, December 2 for a great selection of new, rebuilt and consignment Steinway & Sons, Boston and Essex pianos!

Click here for Steinway Piano Selection Event details!

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Percussion Clinic with Kelly Mickelson at Schmitt Music Edina

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Sep 252012
 

Kelly Mickelson Percussion Clinic

Time to Move and Discover the Groove!

Drummer Kelly Mickelson is your guide to discover different rhythmic worlds on an interactive “Rhythm Power Adventure”! The clinic will consist of a combination of groove tune performances by Kelly and interactive exercises where participants will learn creative rhythmic skills & groove awareness, which improves overall musicality. Participants will have the unique opportunity to play a variety of parts in a group setting, directly with Kelly playing exciting grooves on both wood and electronic drum sets. The length of the session is 90 minutes, with approximately 50% participation time by all attendees.

Saturday, October 20th from 3pm – 4:30pm
$50 fee (includes materials)
Registration deadline is October 17th!

Kelly Mickelson is an award-winning performer recognized in the national Jazz publication Downbeat Magazine, and has performed in the US and Japan. He holds a Masters in Music Performance and has competed at the national level on classical marimba as well. Twin Cities performances have included gigs with notable local artists such as blues singer Big John Dickerson, B3 organ legend Billy Holloman, and the Hot Summer Jazz Festival as a group leader, to name a few. Kelly currently teaches percussion at Schmitt Music Edina.

Contact Schmitt Music Edina at 612-238-9930 to register for this unique event… Time to move and discover the groove!

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Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale at Schmitt Music Edina

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Jun 292012
 

Edina Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale

Join us at Southdale Square for Crazy Days Sidewalk Sale – ONE DAY ONLY!

Click here to learn more about our “crazy” savings on pianos, music lessons, accessories, print music and more! Saturday, July 7th from 10am to 5pm

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MacPhail Family Music Classes Now at Schmitt Music Edina

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May 302012
 

Family Music ClassNew summer fun! Join us at Schmitt Music Edina for the MacPhail Center for Music’s Family Music Class, featuring activities for adults and children from babies up through age four.

Mondays, June 11 – July 23
9:15 – 10:15AM or 10:30 – 11:30AM
Schmitt Music Edina

Price: $116 for first child; $68 for each additional child
Ages: 6 weeks – 4 years old with parent / caregiver

To register, call 612-321-0100 or visit macphail.org.

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Music Teacher Employment Fair at Schmitt Music Edina

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May 032012
 

Teacher Employment Fair at Edina music store

EMPLOYMENT FAIR for MUSIC LESSON TEACHERS

Schmitt Music Edina will be hosting an employment fair for all Twin Cities musicians interested in teaching in-store lessons on Thursday, May 10 from 11am to 6pm.

Interested musicians with teaching experience can simply walk-in during the fair and meet with Schmitt Music Lesson Coordinators from our various stores. We’ll be interviewing for private lesson positions, as well as positions in our school programs (Orchestra Continuo, Strike Up The Band) and group experiences such as Rock Star Academy, Small-Stars, Group Guitar and more.

During your interview, you will be asked to play a short 2-3 minute excerpt of a musical piece on the primary instrument you’re applying to teach. Applications are available online – CLICK HERE to download the application.

Please print and complete the application and bring a copy to your interview, or drop it off in advance at your preferred Schmitt Music store. Applicants may also include a resume, and if possible, please include up to 3 letters of recommendation. References should be listed in your application. Applicants should be willing to submit to a criminal background check.

Hiring preference will be given to instructors available to teach noon to 5pm on Saturdays & Sundays, or weekdays from 10am to 2pm. Limited lesson studio space does exist for those who prefer to teach Monday-Thursday from 2pm to 9pm. Availability varies by Schmitt Music location. Please contact your preferred Schmitt Music store for details.

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Slovczech Free In-store Performance at Schmitt Music Edina

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Mar 202012
 

Slovczech In-store Peformance

Join us for a FREE performance by local folk rock band Slovczech, featuring Schmitt Music Edina teacher Aurora Adamson.

Thursday, April 12 at 7pm – Schmitt Music Edina

SLOVCZECH is a group of musicians, who love to share joy of Central and Eastern European folk music. The band started in 2008 in Minneapolis. It initially focused on dance music, which would serve Czech and Slovak communities in Midwest US.

Gradually, the band profiled into more concert oriented, modern sounding folk rock formation, heavily influenced by central european bands Cechomor, Dikanda and Kroke.

SLOVCZECH currently features:
Aurora Adamson – fiddle, mandolin and vocal
Petr Bachan – guitar, keyboards and vocal
Jozef Klobusnik – accordion and vocal
Lubor Manolov – guitar and vocal

SLOVCZECH band also regularly features children from Czech and Slovak families, who play and sing during occasions – St. Nicholas, Christmas and Easter.

During last 3 years, SLOVCZECH performed several times at Festival of Nations, St. Paul, MN; Minnesota Sokol Days; Dozinky Days in New Prague,MN; Cedar Rapid BrewNost and Milwaukee Sokol. SLOVCZECH also performed solo concerts at Harriet Lake Band Shell as a part of Twin Cities Music in the Park summer series.

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Low Brass Clinic with Tom Ashworth, Professor of Trombone

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Mar 142012
 

Ashworth Low Brass eventJoin us for a FREE Low Brass Clinic with Tom Ashworth, Professor of Trombone at the University of Minnesota School of Music. He’ll share career experiences and explore the “Fundamentals of Low Brass Teaching and Performance”.

Topics include posture/fitness, breathing, inhalation, exhalation, embouchure, note-shapes and stability, mouthpiece buzzing, tone, intonation, technique, flexibility/lip slurs, tonguing/articulation/diction and more fundamentals.

Saturday, March 31 at 2pm, Schmitt Music Edina

Click here to view all of our Grand Opening sale features and special in-store events, or visit the Schmitt Music Edina store page – click here.

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Two-Fisted Piano Performance – John Paul Donahue II at Schmitt Music Edina

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Mar 072012
 

Stomp your feet to the beat of the boogie-woogie and barrelhouse-based piano style of John Paul Donahue II, at this FREE in-store performance at the new Schmitt Music Edina!

John Paul will discuss his own musical developement, focusing on the challenges and joys of relentlessly pursuing your musical journey. You will leave inspired, possessing the “keys” to unlocking and discovering your own musical voice.

Friday, March 30 at 6:00pm

John Paul has performed at various venues including the Eau Claire Ragtime Festival, the MSP airport, and Menards in Eden Prairie. He is an in-store teacher at the Edina, who’s been sharing his music for 14 years. This has led to teaching piano for the past 3 years. He enjoys the challenge of unmasking each person’s innate musical expression with the goal of having each student play the music from his or her heart. He is well versed in many styles and focuses on Boogie Woogie, Blues, Ragtime/Stride, and Improvising.

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Kawai Artist Sean O’Shea featuring Kawai Digital Pianos at Schmitt Music Edina

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Mar 072012
 

Sean O’Shea is an Inspirational Pianist, Singer, Songwriter and Speaker. He has twice opened for Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and has appeared live on ABC’s “Good Morning America”. He is active in the Nashville music scene and is a host of coffeehouse events featuring both established and up-and-coming performing songwriters. Sean frequently performs concerts and workshops for Kawai across the country.

Event is Free of Charge. For questions or to RSVP please contact the Edina Keyboard Staff at 612-238-9930 or edkb@schmittmusic.com.

View all of our Grand Opening events & sales – click here!

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Arcos Brasil Bow Demo at Schmitt Music Edina

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Mar 072012
 

Arcos String Bow eventJoin Shannon Jansma, Schmitt Music Orchestra Specialist, for a BOW DEMO at the new Schmitt Music Edina store!

Arcos Brasil is recognized internationally as the premier company for quality and value in the stringed instrument trade. Shannon will show you how to match a bow to your instrument, determine a proper price range, decide between wood and synthetic materials, and evaluate bow construction. Try a great selection of bows!

Saturday, March 17 at 3:00pm, Schmitt Music Edina

As a string player advances, there comes a point where buying a bow separate from an instrument is necessary. Learn everything that goes into bow selection, and get all of your string instrument questions answered by our orchestra expert. Help us celebrate our new Edina store, and don’t miss this free ‘Grand Opening’ event!

For more information, contact Shannon by email: shannon.jansma@schmittmusic.com or by phone: 763-566-4560.

Click here to view all of our Grand Opening sale features and special in-store events, or visit the Schmitt Music Edina store page – click here.

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