A Day of Duets, May 21

Our Spring recital entitled 2 by 3 or 4 was held on May 21. All the students joined with other students to perform duets in selections by Mozart, Dr. “Bugs” Bower, Pleyel, and others. “By 3 or 4” refers to the music being in three beats per bar or four.

Recent Recitals

An Die Musik was the theme for our Winter recital on January 8. We performed a variety of music, from Disco and R&B to Romantic and Baroque. Franz Schubert’s lied, An Die Musik, was our inspiration.

On May 22, 2022 a limited number of people attended an in-person performance of 12 clarinet and saxophone students. Visit my recital page for photos and videos.

Over 5 Sundays in November and December 2021, small groups of students live-streamed their performances from my studio for the Fall Recital called Live Times Five.

In-Person Learning Resumes

Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, I began teaching remotely using Zoom video conference software in March 2020. A little more than a year later, we were able to have lessons in-person at my studio.

Now if a student is sick or feeling any COVID symptoms, your lesson will be on Zoom instead. Inclement weather and difficulty with transportation are other reasons to go remote.

Each student has their own personalized link for online lessons with Mary Ellen. See my instructions for scheduling your lessons. I’ve also added a page with instructions to get the best experience using Zoom.

May 2023 Recital 2 by 3 or 4

Enjoy these photos taken after the performance. Please visit my recital page to watch and listen to all the performances.

Clarinet and Saxophone Lessons

Clarinet and saxophone lessons are just the tip of the iceberg of offerings here.

Private saxophone and clarinet lessons are a student’s first experience at Grace Notes Music Studio. I also produce two recitals each school year; one in the Fall or Winter and another in Spring.