Fourth Annual Organist's Kaleidophone!

Dear friends, come to celebrate the coming New Year, New Hopes, New Beginnings with majestic and spectacular sounds of our beautiful Aeolian-Skinner organ. Ann Thierman, Bruce Sawhill, Colin Whitby-Strevens, Larry Millsap,Vlada Volkova-Moran and Tatyana Rekow (oboe) once again will entertain you with colorful musical mosaic of solos, duets and ensembles. Traditional chocolate and champagne reception to celebrate the New Year 2008 and International Year of the Organ will follow as usual! Let's make our New Year Eve special!

When: Wednesday, December 31st, 7 pm
Where: First Congregational Church, 900 High St., Santa Cruz


There will be a freewill offering at the door with all donations going to our Organ Maintenance Fund.

For more information, please, contact Vlada Volkova-Moran (831) 460-1030 or vladamuse@sbcglobal.net

Organ Spectacular! October 19, 2008

Organ Spectacular!


When: Sunday October 19, 2008 12:30-1:30pm

Where: First Congregation Church
900 High Street, Santa Cruz

Admission Free, donations gratefully accepted

Sunday Oct. 19, 2008 will be an international day of celebration, and a focal point of the 2008-09 International Year of the Organ Celebration.

The American Guild of Organists (AGO) in cooperation with various other organ organizations, including the Royal Canadian College of Organists (RCCO) and the American Theater Organ Society (ATOS) will present more than 2.000 performers in more than 225 concert venues throughout North America and abroad. The event comprising Organ Spectacular! World's Largest Organ Concert will feature the organ in its historic and evolving roles as a solo, accompanying and ensemble instrument – showcasing the talents of the nation's leading professional organists in collaboration with some of the country's most distinguished musical artists. This one-day celebration of the pipe organ is designed to increase public awareness of the organ and is one of various events celebrating the International Year of the Organ, July 2008 - June 2009.

Please join me, organist Vlada Volkova-Moran, and my musician friends for our own local Organ Spectacular in Santa Cruz! Bring your friends and students. Admission is free and donations will go to the FCC Organ maintenance Fund.

First Congregational Church of Santa Cruz is blessed to have one of the best organs in Santa Cruz County (3 manual Aeolian-Skinner, built in 1959) and we hope you will enjoy hearing all its beauty.

The program will include music of different styles and representing composers of different nationalities. It will feature the work of Jon Naples (Carlsbad, CA) for Organ and Oboe - “Reach For The Stars” one of the winners of AGO Composition Competition at the National Organ Convention in Minneapolis, 2008.

The performers will include Ann Thierman (organ), Colin Whitby-Strevens (organ), Tanya Rekow (oboe), Bradley Hecht (saxophone and flute), Vlada Volkova-Moran (organ) and more!

Piano lessons starts...

Dear students,

I am finally back to Santa Cruz. All refreshed and rested, and ready to start our new year of music learning. I'll call you in the next few days (if I didn't call you yet) to make schedule for the next couple weeks. In a mean time I'm working on our fall lesson's plan and will try to do my best accommodating everyone's needs and preferences. I hope you had your chance to rest and to get to miss piano playing. I very much look forward to start our lessons. Hope to see you all very soon.
Love,
Vlada

Summer music fun:

All Things Baroque - Susan Bruckner

The 3rd Annual Bach Academy summer camp will be held Monday, July 28 through Saturday, August 2 at Harbor High School. Hours are 9 am-3pm each day with a half day performance on Saturday. Activities include a field trip to the Carmel Bach Festival, baroque dance, art, movies, harpsichord 101, singing, instrumental performance opportunities, and a play about Bach's legendary walk to hear the great organist Buxtehude entitled "The Long Road to Lubeck".
Tuition is $150 - Opportunity Grant scholarships available.
No musical experience necessary to join in the fun! Ages 7-14.
Contact Jane Hancock at 423-7095 or
Susan Bruckner at 423-7025

Summer Piano Academy - Samantha Allott

Are you taking the summer off but don't want your students to forget about piano? Here's a way for students to stay energized about piano during the long vacation. Small groups of pianists (4-6) will come together in my Scotts Valley studio for 3 hours each day to play valuable music theory games, ear training, ensemble playing, sight reading , singing, music appreciation and more!

For brochure or registration form contact Sam Allott 439-9125 or email littlemozarts@mac.com .
Students MUST have between 1 - 3 years of private lesson experience under their fingertips!
Monday - Friday July 7 - 11 Piano Academy 1– 4 pm
Monday - Friday Aug 4 - 8 Piano Academy 9:15 am - 12:15 pm
Little Mozarts 4 FUN . Also offering one week (5 hours total)
camps for 4, 5 and 6 year olds for kids thinking about piano.
Visit our website http://www.littlemozarts4fun.com/

Summer Chamber Music Opportunity - Ivan Rosenblum
To any students who might be interested: An opportunity to spend a day with Ivan at the "Music at Menlo" Chamber Music Festival on Saturday, August 2. Included in the full 10 a.m. to midnight day are classes, concerts, and discussions at this world-class chamber music festival
just north of Santa Cruz in Menlo Park.

The cost is $100 which includes tickets but not dinner. Transportation for four students will be provided by Ivan in his sturdy Volvo Sedan. For a full schedule of the day, questions or more information, call Ivan at 479-1968 or e-mail him at IRpiano@sbcglobal.net
If you like the idea but can't do August 2nd, please let Ivan know. Other dates can be arranged if there's sufficient interest.
For more information on the "Music at Menlo" Festival its performers and the full calendar of events check on the web. http://www.musicatmenlo.org/.

Voice Camp -- Join us in summer 2008! -Cheryl Anderson
Voice Camp Flyer Registration and Emergency Form
Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20, 2008 9 am - 3 pm
Family performance: Friday 3:00 - 5:00 pm
First Congregational Church, 900 High street, Santa Cruz
Ages 8 - 18...No experience needed, just the desire to sing!

Piano For Sale: 1892 Knabe Full sized (56 inches high) Upright
Piano. Good original condition with polished rosewood
case. Recently tuned with complete action regulation.
Ready to play! I have too many pianos. $850. Please call
Dwight 831-475-8739 in Capitola, AFTER JUNE 11, 2008.

Welcome to my Blog...

Dear Students,

This is my new blog. I will be adding blogs here to let you know about recitals, concerts, events, remiders for theory class and anything else you need to know. Check it regularly for the latest.

Our recital is on Saturday May 31st 3:00PM at First Congregational Church 900 High Street, Santa Cruz. See you there and be sure to invite your friends and family.

Music Theory class and Dress Rehersal is on Wed and Friday preceding the recital, also at First Congregational Church.

Poka,
Vlada