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Posted on Monday, February 06, 2012 7:50 AM
Hello students,
Next recital date: Sunday, May 20th at 3pm.
Next group class: Saturday, February 25th at 10am. |
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Sue Lewis: Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 6:16 PM
 A big thank you to all my students, and to their family and friends, for your hard work and courage in participating in the Fall Recital of 2011. I was thrilled to see how each and every one of you has progressed over the last few months. Here are some pictures. |
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Sue Lewis Music.com: Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 1:40 PM
Hello students and family, The recital, Sunday November 27th, is just around the corner so I have arranged an additional rehearsal which will take place Saturday, November 26th at 10am. Below is the recital program, order of who plays when: 3pm: Jolly Old St Nick - ensemble Good King Wensalas - ensemble Mary Had A Little Lamb - Paul's Solo Ashokan Farwell - Ashleigh and Diane (violin) Orice on piano Irish Washer Woman - Ashleigh, Diane, Orice Lovers Waltz - Ashleigh, Diane, Orice |
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Posted on Friday, October 28, 2011 11:00 AM
Greetings all students, We will meet the following Saturday November 5 at 10am preparing for the upcoming recital on Sunday, November 27th. I am in the process of arranging some performance opportunities to play the Xmas songs in the first 2 weeks of December for retirement homes and another venue in Vancouver. Saturday we will rehearse the following: Xmas songs: jolly old st Nick Good King Wensleslas Adeste Fideles Rock It to Me Fiddle Fiesta See you then! |
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Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2011 12:00 PM
Hello, 2 weeks ago I attended a wonderful 4 day Brema workshop at Britenbush hot springs. Brema is a body, mind, feeling practice that relaxes the body and focuses the mind into a relaxed yet alert condition. Most of the people were professional massage therapists getting continuing education for licensing. It happens in next spring and you don't have to be a professional. Couples go so they can do body work on each other. It was great to have massage theripists working on me for 4 days and soaking in the hot springs! |
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Posted on Sunday, September 18, 2011 11:43 AM
Hello hard working Students, Check these videos out: Drum Line on DVD: see what it's like to attend music school at the university level. A great movie and very realistic as to what it takes to be a musician. Iit's more than raw talent; it takes work, sacrifice, dedication and focus. Also check out the "2 Cellos" on www.youtube.com playing rock in a percussive classical style. Virtuosic playing! This inspired me to bring out "Rock it to Me" for to play as an ensemble piece. |
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Posted on Saturday, September 17, 2011 5:36 PM
Hi Friends, Parents and Students, I want to update you on what's happening at my teaching studio as follows: Our once a monthgroup practicewill be onSaturday October 1st at 10am. We will go over the following songs: Warm up and tuning with Song of the Rainbow, 2 octave G major scale. 1. Xmas songs: Jolly Old St Nick, Old King Wensales, Adeste Fideles, The Infant King and Up on a House Top. Please prepare A, B & C lines. 2. Rock it to Me |
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Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 7:13 PM
Last month David Kerr, owner of David Kerr Violin Shop, donated 10 violins to be used by 3rd and 4th graders (as they are 1/2 sized) for my Music 4 Kids program. If any one knows of kids going into 3rd or 4th grade who wants to learn violin but can't afford it, please let me know. There will be only 10 openings and will be first come first serve. Call or email me, Sue Lewis, at 503-268-2404 or suelewis70@yahoo.com. A big thanks to David Kerr for helping out!!! |
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Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011 4:59 PM
I've become troubled in the last few years about pop culture displayed by TV programs like, "American Idol" and movies like Disney's "Lemonade Mouth".
These programs drive me crazy as a music teacher because it gives kids and also the parents the idea that anyone can just play and sing at a high level without practice. In reality, top American Idol contestants are usually already professionals and have been studying their art intensely since they were knee high. Movie plots have been based on this fantasy since Judy Garland and Micky Rooney made several movies with similar plots: two kids up and deciding to put on a musical show out of the clear blue sky and somehow performing at a professional level! |
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Sue Lewis - Music Instructor: Posted on Friday, July 22, 2011 3:27 PM
Don't dismay over cuts to music in the public schools! There are several nationally recognized, top private orchestras right here in Portland.
These organizations include long established classical orchestras such as Portland Youth Philharmonic and Metropolitan Youth Orchestra.
Two weeks ago I was contacted by Brent, the director of a new youth orchestra called, "Portland Youth Rock Orchestra". He was calling to see if any of my strings students would be interested in auditioning . |
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