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| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Omaha, NE![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Virginia, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Duluth, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Rochester, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Burnsville, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Brooklyn Center, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Roseville, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Sioux Falls, SD![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Minnetonka, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Eau Claire, WI![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Maplewood, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
Morning Musicale - Edina, MN![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 9-10am at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! We'll open our doors an hour early, at 9:00am and piano teachers will be able to browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Morning Musicale - Fargo, ND![]() Join your friends and colleagues for "MORNING MUSICALE" on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH from 11am-12pm at your Schmitt Music store - just for piano teachers! Browse the music bins, pick up or place orders, visit with other teachers, have a cup of coffee and take advantage of store specials and an extra educator discount - ONLY available during this special hour! |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 1:00 PM |
Super Class - Denver, COQ & A for those who own an SE or SU series organ. Bring your owners manual. |
| Feb 1st, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
How to Buy a Digital Piano - Fargo, NDLearn all about Digital Pianos and the amazing features available from brands like Yamaha Clavinova and Kawai. Get to know differences in touch & tone, computer hookups and more! |
| Feb 2nd, 2012 (Thu) | 10:30 AM |
Playing the Hits - Denver, COA class for owners of Elite Series Lowrey Organs |
| Feb 2nd, 2012 (Thu) | 1:00 PM |
Lowrey Magic Blue Series - Denver, COAn intermediate series class for more experienced recreational music makers. |
| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 10:30 AM |
MY CLAVINOVA Workshop - Burnsville, MN
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| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What’s The Difference? - Fargo, NDLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 4th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What's The Difference? - Denver, COLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 5th, 2012 (Sun) | 1:30 PM |
Kansas City Musical Club - Kansas CityClub of high school pianists gather for performance and share information. |
| Feb 6th, 2012 (Mon) | 5:00 PM |
Keyboard Encounters - Burnsville, MNIf you've always wanted to play piano, here's your chance! Sign up today for Keyboard Encounters, the successful adult piano course from Yamaha. You'll start reading music, playing songs, and improvising on the very first day, even if you've never played before. Join the fun! Price: $80 / month Choose from 3 classes! Classes start at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pmFor more info and sign-up inquiries, contact the Burnsville store! |
| Feb 7th, 2012 (Tue) | 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM |
Kansas City Music Teachers Association - Greater Kansas City Kansas City Music Teachers Association monthly meeting.Visit their website at KansasCityMusicTeachers.org. |
| Feb 8th, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
How to Buy a Digital Piano - Fargo, NDLearn all about Digital Pianos and the amazing features available from brands like Yamaha Clavinova and Kawai. Get to know differences in touch & tone, computer hookups and more! |
| Feb 9th, 2012 (Thu) | 10:30 AM |
Playing the Hits - Denver, COA class for owners of Elite Series Lowrey Organs |
| Feb 9th, 2012 (Thu) | 1:00 PM |
Lowrey Magic Blue Series - Denver, COAn intermediate series class for more experienced recreational music makers. |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) |
Pianos: What’s The Difference - Brooklyn Center, MNLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Kids Concerts 4 Kids - Brooklyn Center, MNKids Concerts 4 Kids is a series of concerts BY kids, FOR kids!This FREE concert series is intended to get kids experience performing for a mixed audience of peers and adults, and to inspire other children who may not be enrolled in lessons yet. ![]() Join us for this free family event on Saturday, February 11th at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center! |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What’s The Difference? - Fargo, NDLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 11th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What's The Difference? - Denver, COLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 12th, 2012 (Sun) | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
19th Annual Multi-Piano Concerts - Greater Kansas City Presented by The Kansas City Music Teachers Association, more than 450 performers will perform on 16 grand pianos. The performers include students, their siblings, parents, and piano teachers.Sponsored in part by: Schmitt Music; Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation; Arts Council of Kansas City. Event Title: "Destination Musique" Location: The Lied Center at Kansas University, Lawrence, KS General Admission Tickets: $5 at the door. For more information, enjoy these links: http://youtu.be/GIcBOIyTcWU http://facebook.com/kcmta |
| Feb 13th, 2012 (Mon) | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
Kansas City “Simply Music” Teachers Association - Kansas City Kansas City “Simply Music” Teachers Association monthly meeting.Visit their website at SimplyMusic.com. |
| Feb 13th, 2012 (Mon) | 5:00 PM |
Keyboard Encounters - Burnsville, MNIf you've always wanted to play piano, here's your chance! Sign up today for Keyboard Encounters, the successful adult piano course from Yamaha. You'll start reading music, playing songs, and improvising on the very first day, even if you've never played before. Join the fun! Price: $80 / month Choose from 3 classes! Classes start at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pmFor more info and sign-up inquiries, contact the Burnsville store! |
| Feb 15th, 2012 (Wed) | 10:00 AM |
Spring Recital Workshop - Virginia, MN![]() Discover the best new music for your spring recitals at this free workshop! Our presenters summarize and perform the best new music for your spring recitals. They'll also present time savers, gifts and other merchandise for your studio. Two hours of valuable information and shopping convenience make this event a must! All solo and duet sheet music showcased is available for purchase at each workshop. You can also place an order by contacting the Print Music Specialist at your Schmitt Music store - CLICK HERE. Click here to learn more and RSVP to the event! |
| Feb 15th, 2012 (Wed) | 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM |
Konstantin Lifschitz Master Class - Greater Kansas CityFREE master class featuring concert pianist Konstantin Lifschitz working with piano majors from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.Wednesday, February 15 @ 1:30pm CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CLASS REPERTOIRE & PERFORMERS Konstantin Lifschitz was born December 10, 1976, in Kharkov. As a child, he became irresistibly attracted to the piano, playing by ear and improvising with total absorption for hours on end. This aptitude for his chosen instrument was so remarkable that at age five he enrolled in the renowned Moscow Gnessin Special Middle School of Music, studying with Tatiana Zelikman. Future studies in Russia, England and Italy included work with Theodor Gutmann, Vladimir Tropp, Hamish Milne, Alfred Brendel, Fou T'song, Leon Fleisher, Rosalyn Tureck, Karl-Ulrich Schnabel and Charles Rosen.Konstantin gives recitals and concerto performances in almost all the important Musical metropoles of the world – Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Leipzig, Dresden, London, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Milan, Montreal, Madrid, Lisbon, Rome, Amsterdam, Luxembourg, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Copenhagen, Cape Town, Chisinau, Sao Paulo, Shanghai, Limassol, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tel-Aviv, Tokyo, Perth, Auckland, Seoul, Paris, Vienna, Geneva, Zurich, Gent, Stavanger, Kuhmo etc. To view the rest of his bio, please visit www.konstantinlifschitz.de. |
| Feb 15th, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
How to Buy a Digital Piano - Fargo, NDLearn all about Digital Pianos and the amazing features available from brands like Yamaha Clavinova and Kawai. Get to know differences in touch & tone, computer hookups and more! |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) | 10:30 AM |
Playing the Hits - Denver, COA class for owners of Elite Series Lowrey Organs |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) | 1:00 PM |
Lowrey Magic Blue Series - Denver, COAn intermediate series class for more experienced recreational music makers. |
| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) | 7:00 PM |
In-store Piano Performance - Edina, MN "Boogie and blues" pianist John Paul Donahue II will be doing an in-store performance at the new Edina store. Join us for this FREE event!
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| Feb 16th, 2012 (Thu) | 7:30 PM |
System Blue Mothpiece Demo - Edina, MNEdina Grand Opening event! Join us for a FREE mouthpiece demo from System Blue.SYSTEM BLUE mouthpieces are custom designed for, and played by, the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps. Whether you are a drum corps rookie or marching band vet – come check them out! This could be your new competitive edge! |
| Feb 17th, 2012 (Fri) -- Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) |
Metro Warehouse Sale - 100s of Pianos - Brooklyn Center, MNShop hundreds of pianos at our Metro Warehouse Sale - President's Day Weekend, February 17-20.Visit Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center for a huge selection of acoustic grand & vertical pianos, player pianos, and digital pianos! Contact a piano specialist for more information - CLICK HERE to find your Schmitt Music Piano Specialist online. |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What’s The Difference? - Fargo, NDLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What's The Difference? - Denver, COLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) | 6:00 PM |
Kids Concerts 4 Kids - Denver, COKids Concerts 4 Kids is a series of concerts BY kids, FOR kids!This FREE concert series is intended to get kids experience performing for a mixed audience of peers and adults, and to inspire other children who may not be enrolled in lessons yet. ![]() |
| Feb 18th, 2012 (Sat) | 6:30 PM |
System Blue Mothpiece Demo - Edina, MNEdina Grand Opening event! Join us for a FREE mouthpiece demo from System Blue.SYSTEM BLUE mouthpieces are custom designed for, and played by, the Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps. Whether you are a drum corps rookie or marching band vet – come check them out! This could be your new competitive edge! |
| Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) | 5:00 PM |
Keyboard Encounters - Burnsville, MNIf you've always wanted to play piano, here's your chance! Sign up today for Keyboard Encounters, the successful adult piano course from Yamaha. You'll start reading music, playing songs, and improvising on the very first day, even if you've never played before. Join the fun! Price: $80 / month Choose from 3 classes! Classes start at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pmFor more info and sign-up inquiries, contact the Burnsville store! |
| Feb 20th, 2012 (Mon) | 7:00 PM |
How to Get the Most out of Your 30-Minute Lesson - Edina, MN Janine McQuillan will be presenting a FREE seminar for lesson families. Some of her students will perform in a short recital afterwards.
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| Feb 21st, 2012 (Tue) | 9:30 AM |
Federated Teachers of Music & Fine Arts of Greater Kansas City - Kansas CityFederated Teachers of Music & Fine Arts of Greater Kansas City monthly meeting. |
| Feb 22nd, 2012 (Wed) | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Piano Music for Everyday and Special Occasions - Edina, MNEdina Grand Opening event! Join us for this FREE workshop by Carolyn Miller from Willis/Hal Leonard. Carolyn Miller holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Elementary Education degree from Xavier University. She has taught piano to students of all ages for many years, both privately and in the classroom. She also regularly presents workshops throughout the United States and is often asked to adjudicate at music festivals and competitions. Carolyn's music teaches essential technical skills, is remarkably fun to play, and appeals to both children and adults. Many of her compositions appear on contest lists, including the NFMC Festivals Bulletin. Well-known television personality Regis Philbin performed her "Rolling River" and "Fireflies" in 1992 and 1993 on national television. In her church, Carolyn directs a large choir and plays piano for special services. She enjoys spending time with her family and especially her seven grandchildren, for whom she has composed seven solos. |
| Feb 22nd, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
How to Buy a Digital Piano - Fargo, NDLearn all about Digital Pianos and the amazing features available from brands like Yamaha Clavinova and Kawai. Get to know differences in touch & tone, computer hookups and more! |
| Feb 23rd, 2012 (Thu) | 10:30 AM |
Playing the Hits - Denver, COA class for owners of Elite Series Lowrey Organs |
| Feb 23rd, 2012 (Thu) | 1:00 PM |
Lowrey Magic Blue Series - Denver, COAn intermediate series class for more experienced recreational music makers. |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What's The Difference? - Denver, COLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Crash Course in Music Technology - Brooklyn Center, MNIf you're not sure what a digital piano or keyboard can do, then this seminar is for you! Join us for a 30 minute "Crash Course in Music Technology" on Saturday, February 25th at 11AM.Topics covered include: • Uncovering the mystery of midi • What is realtime music scoring? • Creating CD formatted audio files for publication • Multi-track recording and virtual mixing • Using a Vocal Harmonizer • Creating customized piano lessons • Creating customized vocal lessons Bring a USB thumb drive for FREE MUSIC! Limited Seating. |
| Feb 25th, 2012 (Sat) | 11:00 AM |
Pianos: What’s The Difference? - Fargo, NDLearn all about pianos!We will compare new to used pianos, vertical to grand pianos, learn how to care for your piano, and briefly discuss digital and player pianos. You will receive an informational packet including a copy of our "Piano Buyer's Guide". Reservations are preferred, but not required! CLICK HERE to RSVP. |
| Feb 27th, 2012 (Mon) | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Connection & Flow: Practical Ideas to Promote Student Awareness, Efficiency, and Readiness for Performance - Edina, MNEdina Grand Opening event! Join us for this FREE workshop by Christos Tsitsaros. Christos Tsitsaros is currently Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, Dr. Tsitsaros has appeared in recitals, chamber music concerts and as a soloist throughout Europe and the United States. He holds the Diplôme Supérieur d’Execution from the École Normale de Musique de Paris, an Artist Diploma and MM degree from Indiana University, and a DMA in piano performance from the University of Illinois. Two recordings of his piano compositions are available through the Centaur label.
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| Feb 27th, 2012 (Mon) | 5:00 PM |
Keyboard Encounters - Burnsville, MNIf you've always wanted to play piano, here's your chance! Sign up today for Keyboard Encounters, the successful adult piano course from Yamaha. You'll start reading music, playing songs, and improvising on the very first day, even if you've never played before. Join the fun! Price: $80 / month Choose from 3 classes! Classes start at 5:15pm, 6:30pm and 7:30pmFor more info and sign-up inquiries, contact the Burnsville store! |
| Feb 27th, 2012 (Mon) | 7:00 PM |
Lanikai Ukulele Demo - Edina, MNEdina Grand Opening event! Come on over and bring your Uke or just join us for an overview of Ukuleles. Special uke pricing!Sponsored Hohner, Inc. |
| Feb 29th, 2012 (Wed) | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
How to Buy a Digital Piano - Fargo, NDLearn all about Digital Pianos and the amazing features available from brands like Yamaha Clavinova and Kawai. Get to know differences in touch & tone, computer hookups and more! |


Kansas City Music Teachers Association monthly meeting.
Kansas City “Simply Music” Teachers Association monthly meeting.
Konstantin Lifschitz was born December 10, 1976, in Kharkov. As a child, he became irresistibly attracted to the piano, playing by ear and improvising with total absorption for hours on end. This aptitude for his chosen instrument was so remarkable that at age five he enrolled in the renowned Moscow Gnessin Special Middle School of Music, studying with Tatiana Zelikman. Future studies in Russia, England and Italy included work with Theodor Gutmann, Vladimir Tropp, Hamish Milne, Alfred Brendel, Fou T'song, Leon Fleisher, Rosalyn Tureck, Karl-Ulrich Schnabel and Charles Rosen.
"Boogie and blues" pianist John Paul Donahue II will be doing an in-store performance at the new Edina store. Join us for this FREE event!
Janine McQuillan will be presenting a FREE seminar for lesson families. Some of her students will perform in a short recital afterwards.
Carolyn Miller holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the College Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Elementary Education degree from Xavier University. She has taught piano to students of all ages for many years, both privately and in the classroom. She also regularly presents workshops throughout the United States and is often asked to adjudicate at music festivals and competitions. Carolyn's music teaches essential technical skills, is remarkably fun to play, and appeals to both children and adults. Many of her compositions appear on contest lists, including the NFMC Festivals Bulletin. Well-known television personality Regis Philbin performed her "Rolling River" and "Fireflies" in 1992 and 1993 on national television. In her church, Carolyn directs a large choir and plays piano for special services. She enjoys spending time with her family and especially her seven grandchildren, for whom she has composed seven solos.
Christos Tsitsaros is currently Associate Professor of Piano Pedagogy at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, Dr. Tsitsaros has appeared in recitals, chamber music concerts and as a soloist throughout Europe and the United States. He holds the Diplôme Supérieur d’Execution from the École Normale de Musique de Paris, an Artist Diploma and MM degree from Indiana University, and a DMA in piano performance from the University of Illinois. Two recordings of his piano compositions are available through the Centaur label.