Hello SKCMA students and families!
It’s time for our Fall recitals and we can’t wait for our students to share their music with you! Recitals are free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends. Here’s the details:
Location: Evangel Youth Building 1414 E 103rd St. KCMO – the large building behind the church, by the basketball court
We will have four recital times, based on when your regular lesson is:
· If your lesson is on Mondays between 4:00 and 6:00 – your recital is Monday, November 9, at 5:00pm.
· If your lesson is on Mondays between 6:00 and 8:30 – your recital is Monday, November 9, at 7:00pm.
· If your lesson is on Tuesdays between 4:00 and 6:00 – your recital is Tuesday, November 10, at 5:00pm
· If your lesson is on Tuesdays between 6:00 and 8:30 – your recital is Tuesday, November 10, at 7:00pm
We encourage everyone to participate in the recitals–they are low-pressure, fun concerts! This is an opt-out type of thing–unless I hear from you, we’ll count you in for the recital. There will not be lessons taught on recital nights. If you’re not feeling ready to perform, come watch a recital–you’ll learn from your peers and enjoy great music!
Here’s to your musical success!
Laura Lee Crandall
Owner, SKCMA
(816)682-3470
Student of the Month – Terry Godard!
Terry has been taking piano lessons at SKCMA for 8 months and is doing great!
Q: What do you like about the piano?
Terry- I love the piano. I think it’s the most interesting musical instrument ever.
Q: What made you want to start taking lessons?
Terry- I’ve always had a desire to do it since I was a little kid. Especially as I started writing plays and working with musicians…music sets the tone for scenes and I thought it’d be wonderful to be able to play.
Q: What’s your favorite genre?
Terry- Smooth R&B and Gospel
Q: What’s your favorite song you’ve learned?
Terry- Sleeping Beauty Waltz because it was a challenge to learn.
Congratulations Terry!
Alfred Hitchcock was quoted saying, “33 percent of the effect (of the movie) “Psycho” was due to the music.” *Cue the screeching violins! But what is it that makes particular music give you goosebumps?
Spooky music isn’t just about scary sounds—it’s about how composers use music to make us feel suspense, surprise, and even a little fear!
🎵 Low Notes, Big Chills: Deep, rumbling notes can create a sense of mystery or danger. They make us feel like something spooky is lurking nearby! (i.e. JAWS! Two notes is all John Williams needed)
🎻 Creepy Sounds: High-pitched violin notes, unusual harmonies, and dissonant chords (notes that sound tense when played together) can make music feel unsettling. (i.e. Hitchcock’s Psycho)
🥁 Unexpected Surprises: Sudden loud sounds, dramatic pauses, and unexpected changes in rhythm can make us jump right out of our seats!
🎹 The Power of Silence: Sometimes, what you don’t hear is just as important. A quiet moment before a big musical surprise can build suspense and keep listeners on the edge of their seats.
This Halloween season, listen closely to the music that sends a chill up your spine. Can you hear the low notes, creepy harmonies, or dramatic pauses?
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Want to become an SKCMA student and experience the joy of music?
Call today! We have limited openings on several instruments. (816) 682-3470
10/23 – Makeup Lessons
11/9 -11/10 – Fall Recitals!
11/24 – TUESDAY ONLY – Closed for Thanksgiving Week