Why We Do What We Do

I Chronicles 25:5 - And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.
6All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LORD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps,
for the service of the house of God, according to the king’s order to Asaph, Jeduthun,and Heman. 7So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs of the LORD,
even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Getting Ready for Fall

Are you ready for a new school year and a new start for your piano students?   I have to admit I just got my fall letter out last week.  Who reminded me? Some of my students!  You know you're behind when your students ask, "Do you have our piano information yet?"
This is the letter I've sent to my parents and students.




August 2010

Dear Parents and Piano Students –
I am looking forward to school starting, candy selling ending, and cooler weather!  I am also excited about getting back to piano lessons and seeing my students every week.  I hope you’re ready to learn some new songs and hymnplaying techniques.
Piano lessons will begin the first full week of September.  The tuition will be $360.00 for the entire year (September through April 2011), or $45.00 per month.   If paid in full at the beginning of the year the cost is $320.00.  Lessons will be scheduled according to the Temple Baptist Schools’ calendar.  Lessons may be scheduled during study hall times, recess times, or you may schedule an after-school lesson at my home, if needed.
Thank you for putting a value on music education.  We are seeing the results of this effort in every ministry of our church.  The Lord has blessed and I’m praying for another wonderful year with great achievements. 
Students will have a Classical Christmas recital at my home during December, along with refreshments and caroling.  Our Church-wide Spring recital will focus on hymnplaying of every type - preludes, offertories, invitations, special services, and accompaniment. 
We have some exciting ideas and plans for the students this year.  I hope to hear from you soon!
In His Service,

Mrs. Jennifer Petticoffer
Ps. 40:1-3



Piano Student Registration Form – Fall 2010/Spring 2011
Name            _______________________________           
Date            ______________
Address            _____________________________
Phone            ______________________         
Cell            ________________________
Date of Birth            _______________           
Grade in school            _______________
Preferred lesson day(s)            Tuesday            Thursday           
Preferred lesson time(s)            Study Hall            Recess       After School
Preferred payment plan            Monthly            Entire Year
Current Lesson Book (main curriculum)            ____________________ 
What type of piano/keyboard student owns or uses to practice:
Is this tuned/in good condition?
Student/parent practice goal for this year:            Circle all that apply
Number of Days:            
Six days a week            Five days a week            
Four days a week           Three days a week
Time per day:      1 hour per day                        45-minutes per day            
30-minutes per day   15 – minutes per day        Other - ______________

Personal goals for the student: Check all that apply
q Improved note reading                         
q Improved sight-reading
q Hymn playing                                      
q Classical music and technique
q Accompanying soloists/groups            
q Performance/memorization
q Scales, technique                                 
q Theory and composition
q Practice, application, character             
q Improved rhythm and even tempo

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  1. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 8:39 PM

    Hi there. I am Dr. Eric Cruz, a christian. I am inspired by your ministry. I am looking for a piano piece for so long now. I hope you can help me get hold of one and send it to my email ericeric980@yahoo.com
    The song title is "IS It Any Wonder". A line goes like this, "is it any wonder, that Ive given Him my heart, when Jesus freely gave His life for me". I hope to be able to sing this in church. Thank you and I hope you could help me.

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