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Winners Recital at Seacoast Academy of Music

On Monday, January 4, 2010, at 6:30 pm, the Seacoast Academy of Music will sponsor a "Winners' Recital". The New Hampshire Music Teachers Association (NHMTA) held the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Fall Competition at Saint Paul's School in Concord on November 7, 2009. Winners of the Junior and Senior Piano competition will perform, along with the winners of the Elementary and Junior Composition competition. These students will be competing in the Eastern Division Competition in Ithaca College in New York on January 9, 2010.

Also, John Carey, a student from the Hartt College of Music who won last year's Doris Dodd Schuster Music Scholarship, will perform. The NHMTA offers the scholarship yearly to a first-year college student majoring in music. Schuster was an active member of NHMTA for many years.

The recital, at Centennial Hall, Post Road, North Hampton, NH, is open to the public. There is no charge; donations to the Friends of Centennial Hall for the ongoing maintenance and restoration of the building will be gratefully accepted. For more information, please call (603)964-3660 or visit www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org.

SAM Students Claim Honors and Awards:

Congratulations to SAM horn student Hannah Thompson who auditioned successfully for the Maine District Concert Band. In her first audition for the ensemble, Hannah placed 3rd chair. Hannah studies French horn with SAM teacher Jennifer Larson. Brava, Hannah!

SAM voice student, Caroline Portu, won 2nd place in the National Association of Teachers of Singing Musical Theatre Voice Competition. Caroline attends Exeter High School and is a voice student of SAM's Amanda Munton.

The competition was held at the Concord Community Music School on November 7th, where high school and college voice students from New Hampshire and Vermont participated in the competition.  Caroline sang "I Know the Truth" from Elton John's "Aida", and "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" from Stephen Sondheim's "Sweeney Todd."  This is a remarkable achievement for the high school sophomore, as her competitive division also included high school junior and seniors.

On Sunday, November 15, SAM piano student, Emily Hopkins, participated in the Seacoast Chapter NHMTA Sponsored Master Class with guest teacher Dusi Mura, from Santa Monica California. Emily played Sonatina in G Op.51 No. 5 by Kuhlau. Emily is 14 years old, lives in Hampton, NH and studies with Christine Petrucci.

Nic Tremblay Joins Faculty At Seacoast Academy Of Music

Guitarist Nic Tremblay will join guitar teachers Adam Terrell and Jonathan Paul at the Seacoast Academy of Music. A New Hampshire native, Nic has been studying guitar since the age of 13, eventually at Keene State College under the tutelage of Peabody Conservatory alum Jose Lezcano. During his first year, he received a talent scholarship upon his first performance at the school. Once completing his studies, he spent several years in Maryland as a guitar instructor/ performer. There he taught at the Suzuki Music School of Maryland as a one-on-one guitar instructor and director of the Suzuki School Guitar Ensemble.

Besides teaching private students, Nic will offer "Guitar Heroes...Unplugged" for students who play nylon or steel string guitars and want to jam! The ensemble will explore the fascinating sounds of several guitars together playing Latin, classical, blues, bluegrass and jazz arrangements. For more information, call 603-964-3660 or visit www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org.

Jacqueline Morin Joins Faculty at Seacoast Academy of Music

The Seacoast Academy of Music in North Hampton is pleased to announce that Jacqueline Morin will join its piano department this fall. She received her Master's Degree in Piano Pedagogy from West Chester University and her BA in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Plymouth State University. She has taught both private students and groups, and brings experience as a collaborative pianist as well. Jacqueline says, "I truly believe that no musician ever stops learning; that there is always something new to discover.  My goal as a teacher is to instill that excitement of discovery and love of sound in my students."

Besides teaching private students, Jacqueline will offer "Little Fingers" piano classes for the youngest of students (ages 4-7). Each class will focus on developing creativity, listening, rhythm, music theory, technique, and performance skills. Small group settings ensure that each student receives a solid foundation in preparation for further musical studies. For more information, call 603-964-3660 or visit www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org.

Seacoast Academy of Music to Administer Before School String Instrument Program at Lincoln Street School

The Seacoast Academy of Music (SAM) is pleased to announce that, beginning September 22, it will assume the stewardship of the "Before School String Instrument Program" at Lincoln Street School in Exeter, NH. Formerly sponsored by the Southern District YMCA, SAM Director Christine Petrucci, along with Principal Richard Keays and Instrumental Music Teacher Beverly Perriccio will continue the program. SAM string teacher Jamie Sokolowski will provide affordable weekly group classes for 2-4 students to learn violin, viola or cello. SAM anticipates a smooth transition, and is happy to administer a program that has made it possible for scores of children in local communities to learn to play musical instruments. Now, the students will have the added benefit of an affiliation with the growing music school, which includes master classes, workshops, student recitals, and discounted tickets to professional music concerts. For more information, please call (603)964-3660 or visit www.seacoastacademyofmusic.org.

To show our appreciation we will offer to all SAM students:

Give the Gift of Music

It's not too soon to think about holiday gift-giving. Give the gift of music! Buy a gift certificate for any of our 6 week trial lessons and receive 10% off! Call us to purchase your gift certificate and mention code GC09B to get your discount. Offer good through December 1, 2009 - not valid with other offers.