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Have you celebrated your student’s wins?

This week I have been reviewing goals and celebrating student wins! I’m so proud of the hard work my students have put in all year, so I thought I’d share some of their achievements big and small.


K - Achieved all their Spring Semester goals! K Can now play with soft dynamics, and got comfortable playing second octave notes by performing a recital piece mainly in the second octave.


M - Has been working on vibrato this year, and finally feels comfortable enough to incorporate it into etudes and solos.


K and E - Got into the next level orchestra in Youth Symphony for the fall.


Y - Bought a new oboe which has enabled them to play with greater dynamic contrast, and a larger comfortable range.


S - Their Youth Orchestra conductor said they had great tone during rehearsal.


A - Plays oboe as a secondary instrument, and is able to play in tune most of the time in band.


And of course, I can’t forget the three graduating seniors this year who are attending San Jose State, UC Berkeley, and USC in the fall and all intend to play in large ensembles as non-majors.


We know how important it is that our students feel celebrated and recognized, it encourages them to continue practicing and participating. Reply and share your student’s achievements!

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