MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER - ONLINE EDITION
Summer Camps at LAAPA - Early Registration Savings Through March 31!
(pictured above - students from our past music and dance camps)
Dear Parents and Students,
Summer will be here before you know it, and so will our Summer Music and Dance Camps! Early Registration is now available online at http://laapa.com/camp as well as at the front desk.
Our Summer Music and Dance Camps provide all campers (ages 5-16, beginning, intermediate, and advanced) with the opportunity to explore up to five of our instrumental, vocal, and performing arts programs!
For Brand New Beginners with Little or No Experience...
Campers (with little or no music or performing arts background) are able to receive initial training and see what program(s) interest them!
Perhaps your child has shown an interest in music, dance, piano, singing, guitar, violin, drums (just to name a few!)? Wherever his/her interest lies, we are happy to provide a formal introduction to the programs of your choice in a structured and fun environment!
At the conclusion of each week of camp, the faculty members write a brief overview of your child's aptitude for each program/instrument which is extremely helpful in determining which program/instrument would be a good match in terms of regular classes and private lessons.
For Experienced Students...
Our camps also provide experienced students with a week of concentrated study to accelerate proficiency and to generate motivation to learn new and improved methods of study... giving new life to the student's instrument or vocal study.
All Students...
At the end of each day of camp, all students come together for performance classes which feature what they have learned that day in camp!
In order to maintain a balanced atmosphere of fun, creativity, and education, only 25 students are admitted each week.
2013 Summer Camp Details: July 8-12 (Mandeville and River Ridge campuses) Tuition: $250.00/week Registration: $15 per student |
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In The News
Mandeville School of Music students
James studies saxophone and Liam studies guitar at LAAPA. Both students are additionally members of the LAAPA Northshore Honor's Jazz Ensemble. |
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Covington School of Music student Taylor Sims recently sang in the District IX Honor Choir.
She is also cast as one of the daughters in SSA's production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
Taylor studies voice with Ms. Kathleen Anderson. |
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Staff member Robin Wallace and her husband Kevin welcomed their daughter Clara Margaret Wallace into the world on February 2!
Congratulations Robin and family! |
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Have something to share? E-mail your news to studentnews@laapa.com! |
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Faculty Practice Tips - "Stage Advice"
by Ms. Allison Craig, Instructor of dance/theatre
As a live stage performer, something is bound to go wrong - forgetting a line or a dance step, no matter how much you practice.
The best advice is to always keep going! A good exercise to use with a partner in performing lines comes from improvisational theater -
This can help get the dialog back on track by working off of your partner. When it comes to dance, always smile! 90% of the audience is not even looking at your feet but they are always looking at your face. |
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Student Shout Outs!
"Ben is an excellent and patient teacher. With his guidance, Daniel performed extremely well at the concert. With the confidence he has gained, he really enjoys performing. Since his grandmother was unable to attend the recital, Daniel surprised his granny by playing a song for her during Sunday service and brought her to tears!" ~ Carla Morelon
"Mr. Russell is the best piano teacher. He taught me everything I need to know. I can play the piano good now. Thank you Mr. Russell!" ~ Haley Tran
We love getting your news, success stories and comments. If you'd like to share your news with us, please e-mail studentnews@laapa.com. Please note that we are now publishing our newsletters monthly, and if you don't see your submission in this edition, it will be published as soon as space is available!
Students of the Month - Alex & Alina Chiu
Alex & Alina are piano students at the Mandeville School of Music. We recently had a chance to interview them to find out a little bit more about them and their lessons and classes here at LAAPA!
How long have you been studying/playing the piano? Alina – 5 years, Alex– 4 years
Alina – 5 years, Alex– 4 years
What is your favorite thing about taking piano lessons?
(both) "Learning and playing new songs."
What are some of your short term and long term goals while studying the piano?
Alex & Alina – "We just enjoy taking lessons for ourselves, so no plans on joining a band – YET!"
What do you enjoy about your piano teacher, Ms. Victoria, the most here at LAAPA?
Alex– "She's nice and awesome and easy to learn from."
Alina– "She's funny!"
Who do you like to listen to?
Alex & Alina – "Pop, Taylor Swift"
Mrs. Chiu, what made you choose LAAPA for your children's piano lessons?
"We had just moved here and were looking for a place to continue their piano lessons. I first discovered LAAPA by driving by. I did some research and checked out the website and liked what I saw. We have stayed here at LAAPA because of their great teachers and great facility."
IS YOUR TEACHER COMPLETELY BOOKED? TEACHERS WITH WAITING LISTS!
Many of our LAAPA INSTRUCTORS are totally booked! If you need a schedule change or would like to be added to a waiting list for a particular teacher, day, or time, please contact any of our office staff team and they can add you to the waiting list.
To inquire about openings for March or April, send an email to contact@laapa.com or call one of our locations: (504) 738-3050 for River Ridge, (985) 674-2992 for Mandeville, and (985) 590-4545 for Covington. The following is a PARTIAL list of who is BOOKED!
| VOICE/PIANO: Maggie: TU BOOKED!, FRI 1 spot GUITAR & DRUMS: Bill: MON & SAT BOOKED! FRI, 1 spot Curtis: FRI BOOKED! MON & TH, 1 spot Jeff: WED 1 spot Josh: MON, TU, & TH ALL BOOKED! WED, 1 spot Ben: MON, TU, TH & SAT ALL BOOKED! FRI 1 spot Adam: MON BOOKED! |
VIOLIN/CELLO: Kate: MON BOOKED Gabriel: MON 1 spot Simona: WED & SAT BOOKED! MON & TH 1 spot Denise: MON & WED BOOKED! TU 1 spot BRASS/WOODWINDS: Vitalie: MON 1 spot Ryan: TH BOOKED! Jack: WED BOOKED! |
Where is Your Teacher Performing?
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Kate Withrow, instructor of violin will be performing with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra featuring the following this month: |
Maggie Probst, instructor of piano/voice, will be performing in Samson et Dalila with the New Orleans Opera Association as a member of the chorus on March 15 and 17.
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Chad Mundt, instructor of bass, guitar, percussion, will be playing with his original band Ben Joseph & the Lay Lows on March 3 in Mobile, AL for the Wounded Warriors Benefit and on March 30 at Checkpoint Charlies. |
A Huge Welcome to Our New Students and Families Who Enrolled in February!
We are so happy that you’ve chosen to study at LAAPA. We know you will do great things this year!
AJ B., Akshay G., Alexander S., Alexsandra S., Alicia I., Andrew W., Ashleigh H., Ashley H., Azieya F.,
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Expand Your Mind with our FREE Skype Theory Classes!
Expand your mind and join us online each Thursday for dynamic and fun music theory classes with school director, Ryan Cullen!
For more information or to joi the class, please login to Skype and send a Skype contact request to skype name "rpcullen.laapa". Be sure to include your full name and note which class you'd like to join!
Lagniappe Corner
Recipe for Peach Cobbler - by Linda Mah-Kelly
Ingredients:
4 peaches
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. flour
1 c. milk
pinch salt
8 1 c. ramekins.
8 TBSP. butter
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Slice up peaches and mix together with sugar (leave skin on). If your peaches are really sweet you can use less sugar. Set peaches aside.
Whisk together the sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, salt and flour. Add milk and mix together with whisk .
Add 1 TBSP. butter to each one cup ramekin. I have also used an 8x11 baking dish. Melt butter in the dish in 350 degrees
preheated oven. When the butter is melted add the batter then add the peaches, divide equally in each ramekin (with juices on top of batter).
Bake for approximately one hour. Cool slightly and serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Enjoy!!
Refer a Friend and get FREE LESSONS!
Enjoying your experience at LAAPA?
If you have a friend who might like to take lessons, if you refer them to LAAPA and they enroll, we'll give you a gift certificate for a free lesson! It's very easy to refer someone. Just visit: laapa.com/referafriend.
Type in your name, their name and their contact information and we'll take care of the rest! There's no maximum to the amount of free lessons that you can receive! We’re so glad that you’re with LAAPA and this is just our way of saying THANKS!
