Dear Parents,

Spring is my absolute favorite season. As many of you may know, I moved out here from the Midwest where in early March we start to see the earliest signs of spring including the crocuses peeking out of the ground. How something so beautiful can sprout after the coldest, longest days of winter still amazes me. With this being my second spring in Colorado and understanding that it takes a little longer to see those signs around here, I hold on to the hope the warmth of the sun and longer days provide. It teaches me that patience will reap benefits.

Nature has always been a source of inspiration to many composers and musicians. It mirrors our struggles and challenges in learning music, in understanding the different emotions humans encounter, and in explaining the timing of arriving at resolve after struggle.

At this point in the semester, many students are starting to pick out recital pieces to prepare and perform at the April recitals. The next month will be crucial in continuing to persevere, drill difficult sections, and polish the piece for performance. Much like the days getting longer and the sun shining a bit warmer, the seeds and roots of our students' progress will grow into beautiful stems that will flower at the recitals. Your support at home with encouragement and exposure to the elements (playing for others, attending lessons) will only enhance your child’s ability to reach their goal.

In this issue, we provide you with ideas to continue your child’s music education including attending the upcoming Parent & Staff Recital, attending Bravo! Vail Music Festival concerts, being a part of the new Bravo! Vail Presto Club, supporting practice challenges, or celebrating accomplishments.

We hope that all the natural beauty that surrounds us in the Vail Valley in this upcoming season will help support your child’s journey of growth and inspiration. 

Aileen Pagán-Rohwer
Director of Education and Engagement

Community

Artistic Director Anne-Marie McDermott visits piano class

Bravo! Vail Music Festival Concerts Recommended for MMHM Families

Watch your email in April for a special promotion for Music Makers Haciendo Música Families to attend these concerts or purchase single tickets online beginning March 15 at bravovail.org.

Bravo! Vail Presto Club

NEW for Summer 2023

The new Bravo! Vail Presto Club is an opportunity for students ages 8-14 to gather at select Orchestral Series concerts to socialize, take in the concerts together on the lawn, and participate in post-concert Artist Meet and Greet opportunities. Students will be under the care and supervision of the Education & Engagement staff.

• Pre-concert social event with games at the Lower Bench of Ford Park
• Sit together on the lawn to enjoy the concert with provided snacks and drinks or bring your own
• Receive an interactive booklet to help understand and engage with the concert.
• Invitation to post-concert Artist Meet and Greet
• Meet new friends

The Presto Club will meet at the concerts on June 22, June 30, July 2, July 8, and July 19. You may purchase tickets to individual concerts beginning March 15. Parents or guardians must be in attendance at the concert in case of emergency. Information on how to sign up to participate will be in the June parent newsletter.

Support

Practice Challenge

By Amara Sperber, education program coordinator and violin teacher

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the Practice Challenge in January and February! Setting small weekly goals that you knew you could achieve was the focus of the challenge. We hope this challenge has helped you become more disciplined and organized in your practice routines.

It is better to set small, achievable goals rather than lofty ones that are difficult to accomplish. Setting small goals helps build confidence, self-esteem, and motivation. When students achieve their small goals, they feel a sense of accomplishment, which inspires them to keep going.

To keep the momentum, encourage your student to set a tiny goal for the week. This goal can be anything that feels important to them, such as playing a song from memory or improving a particular technique. The key is to choose something that is challenging yet achievable within the week.

It is also important to keep track of progress visually. You can use a calendar, a chart, or a whiteboard to track the number of days your student practices and the progress they make towards their weekly goal.

Another way to continue building on the success of the Practice Challenge is to help your student track the days they practice at home. Our goal is for students to practice 5 days a week, but this can be adjusted based on their comfort and confidence level. The key is to make consistent progress without feeling overwhelmed.

The Practice Challenge may be over, but the habit of setting achievable goals and tracking progress can continue. Encourage your student to keep practicing and setting tiny weekly goals, and celebrate their achievements along the way. With consistent effort and dedication, they will continue to improve and reach their full potential. 

Here is an example of a Practice Challenge where each “ribbon” on the student’s kite tail represents one goal for the week.

Private Lessons

If you are looking for more personalized attention in your student’s music education, consider arranging private lessons! Private lessons offer the opportunity to receive one-on-one instruction from experienced teachers who can tailor their approach to your student’s individual needs and goals.

Here are some local teachers you can contact:

Amara Sperber, violin | asperber@bravovail.org
Jasmine Aas, piano | aasjasmine@gmail.com
Eli Snyder, piano | snyeli@gmail.com
Kinsey Corby, piano | kcorby@bravovail.org
Hannah Terrell, piano and guitar | hterrell@bravovail.org
Matt Miller, piano and guitar | millermusicacademyvail@gmail.com

Bravo! Vail provides this information as a courtesy to families in Music Makers Haciendo Música. Families are ultimately responsible for determining whether a private music teacher is a good match for their student and making arrangements for private lessons.

Celebrate

Upcoming Dates

March 20 – 24: Lake County School District Spring Break. No classes for Lake County students

March 21: Parent & Teacher Recital at Edwards Interfaith Chapel, 7:00 PM

April 13: Eagle County Violin and Ensemble Recital at The Chapel at Beaver Creek, 5:00 PM

April 17 – 20: Eagle County Spring Recitals and end of the 22-23 MMHM school year

May: Community recital dates TBD

May 22: Registration for Summer Intensive closes

May 22: Lake County Spring Recitals and end of the 22-23 MMHM school year

June 19 – June 23: Summer Intensive Week 1 – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 

• For violin students who have completed a beginner or intermediate class – 4 SPOTS LEFT
• For piano students who have completed a Primer, Level 1, or Level 2A class – SPOTS FULL

June 26 - July 1: Summer Intensive Week 2 - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

• For string students who have completed an ensemble or quartet class
• For piano students who have completed a Level 2B class or higher
• Includes full participation in Bravo! Vail Young Musicians Day

Estimados padres,

La primavera es mi estación favorita de el año. Como muchos de ustedes sabrán, me mudé aquí desde el Medio Oeste, donde a principios de Marzo comenzamos a ver las primeras señas de la primavera, incluidos los azafranes que se asoman del suelo. Cómo algo tan hermoso puede brotar después de los días más fríos y largos del invierno todavía me sorprende. Siendo esta mi segunda primavera en Colorado y entendiendo que toma un poco más de tiempo ver esas señales por aquí, me aferro a la esperanza que brinda el calor del sol y los días más largos. Me enseña que la paciencia cosechará beneficios.

La naturaleza siempre ha sido una fuente de inspiración para muchos compositores y músicos. Refleja nuestras luchas y desafíos en el aprendizaje de la música, en la comprensión de las diferentes emociones que enfrentan los humanos y en la explicación del momento en que se llega a la resolución después de la lucha.

En este punto del semestre, muchos estudiantes están comenzando a elegir piezas de recitales para preparar y presentar en los recitales de Abril. El próximo mes será crucial para continuar perseverando, perforando secciones difíciles y puliendo la pieza para el rendimiento. Al igual que los días se hacen más largos y el sol brilla un poco más cálido, las semillas y raíces del progreso de nuestros estudiantes se convertirán en hermosos tallos que florecerán en los recitales. Su apoyo en el hogar con estímulo y exposición a los elementos (tocar frente a otros, asistir a clases) solo mejorará la capacidad de su hijo para alcanzar su meta.

En esta edición, le brindamos ideas para continuar con la educación musical de su hijo, incluida la asistencia al próximo Recital de padres y personal, asistir a Conciertos del Festival de Música de Bravo! Vail, siendo parte del nuevo Bravo! Vail Presto Club, apoyando los desafíos de la práctica o celebrando sus logros.

Esperamos que toda la belleza natural que nos rodea en el valle de Vail en esta próxima temporada ayude a apoyar el viaje de crecimiento e inspiración de su hijo.

Aileen Pagán-Rohwer
Directora de Educación y Compromiso

Comunidad

La directora artística Anne-Marie McDermott visita las clases de piano.

Bravo! Vail Conciertos del Festival de Música recomendados para las familias de MMHM

Mire su correo electrónico en Abril para una promoción especial para Music Makers Haciendo Música families para asistir a estos conciertos o compre boletos individuales en línea a partir del 15 de Marzo en bravovail.org.

Bravo! Vail Presto Club

NUEVO para el verano de 2023

El nuevo Bravo! Vail Presto Club es una oportunidad para que los estudiantes de 8 a 14 años se reúnan en conciertos selectos de la serie orquestal para socializar, disfrutar de los conciertos juntos en el césped y participar en las oportunidades de conocer y saludar a los artistas después del concierto. Los estudiantes estarán bajo el cuidado y la supervisión del personal de Educación y Compromiso.

• Evento social previo al concierto con juegos en el banco inferior de Ford Park
• Siéntense juntos en el césped para disfrutar del concierto con bocadillos y bebidas provistos o traigan los suyos
• Reciba un folleto interactivo para ayudarlo a comprender e involucrarse con el concierto
• Invitación para conocer y saludar a los artistas después del concierto
• Conocer nuevos amigos

Apoyo

Desafío de Práctica

Por Amara Sperber, coordinadora del programa educativo y profesora de violín

Este es un ejemplo de un desafío de práctica donde cada “cinta” en la cola de la cometa del estudiante representa una meta para la semana.

Lecciones Privadas

Celebrar

Fechas Siguientes

20 al 24 de Marzo: Vacaciones de primavera del distrito escolar del condado de Lake. No hay clases para los estudiantes del condado de Lake.

21 de Marzo: Recital de padres y maestros en Edwards Interfaith Chapel, 7:00PM

13 de Abril: Recital de conjunto y violín del condado de Eagle en The Chapel at Beaver Creek, 5:00PM

17 al 20 de Abril: recitales de primavera del condado de Eagle y fin del año escolar 22-23 MMHM

Mayo: fechas de recitales comunitarios por determinar

22 de Mayo: Cierre de inscripciones para el Intensivo de Verano

22 de Mayo: recitales de primavera del condado de Lake y fin del año escolar 22-23 MMHM

19 de Junio – 23 de Junio: Semana intensiva de verano 1 – HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA REGISTRARSE

• Para estudiantes de violín que han completado una clase de principiante o intermedio: QUEDAN 4 ESPACIOS
  
• Para estudiantes de piano que han completado una clase de Primer, Nivel 1 o Nivel 2A – NO HAY MAS ESPACIOS
  

26 de Junio - 1 de Julio: Semana intensiva de verano 2 - HAGA CLIC AQUÍ PARA REGISTRARSE

• Para estudiantes de cuerda que han completado una clase de conjunto o cuarteto
  
• Para estudiantes de piano que han completado una clase de Nivel 2B o superior
• Incluye participación completa en Bravo! Vail Día de los jóvenes músicos