A.I.M. Student adjudication times and directions

March 10, 2008

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to the AIM program of 2008! As teachers, we know the value of a well-rounded music education and believe that AIM supports this effort. We know this year’s students have worked hard to prepare for AIM and look forward to meeting with them in only a few weeks, on Friday, April 11th, 2008. Your student(s) is assigned to the following location:

SUSAN NICHOLES: 1624 East 400 South, Pleasant Grove, phone: 785-4507
Coming from either direction, take Canyon Rd. into Pleasant Grove. Turn east at the light at 200 South (also called Battlecreek). Continue east up the hill to the dead end, turn right at 1500 East, then left at 400 South. Susan’s is 2nd to the last house at the top.

Your assigned time is:

4:00 Morgan Kap
6:44 Melanie Blood
6:54 Suzanne Fluckiger
7:04 Lexi Barrus
7:12 Alison Barrus
7:20 Maddie Driggs
7:28 Dillon Olson
7:38 Shailee Zobell
7:48 Mikayla Westover

To help our program run smoothly, we have a few reminders. Due to the large number of students participating, we ask that only the students enter the AIM home he/she is assigned to. There will be no parents or siblings allowed inside our hosting homes. Students will have access to phones if they need to call you when they are through. Please be respectful of the property of our hosts as you wait. We will be running on a tight schedule, so please be on time. On April 11th, students will be evaluated on technique, performance, sightreading and creative musicianship. For creative musicianship, students must bring all supplies needed, including tape/cd players, if needed. There will not be extra keyboards available. Students must bring original copies of their performance and technique pieces – no photo copies are allowed. As always when performing, students should dress appropriately – Sunday best works well.

Teachers will be given certificates and medals to be awarded as they wish, after AIM is over. We wish you well in your final preparations, and thank you for being part of the AIM program!

Sincerely,
Sandy Steele, President UMTA Timpanogos Chapter
Lorna Kujanpaa, AIM Chairman – 2008

All about Achievement In Music - A.I.M.

This year A.I.M. will be held April 11th. Each student will have about an hour time slot given them sometime between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. Location TBA.

Ten levels of testing are available in the AIM program. A student of any age may participate at any level in the program.

Participation in AIM helps students become more aware of progress made year by year in their music study.

AIM is an evaluation
it is not a competition.

A custom-designed, enameled pin and a certificate will be awarded to every student who earns a cumulative score of 70% or above.

Locally sponsored testing centers are operated annually.

State Sponsored Testing Centers are operated annually.

Qualified students may skip levels with the exception of Levels 7, 8, and 9, which must be taken sequentially.

Testing at Level 1 is designed to accommodate the test-taking abilities of the average eight year old child.

The goal of AIM is to properly prepare each student in order to ensure success.

Areas of Testing

Performance

A suggested progressive list of works by the Masters, and by some of the finest pedagogues is provided for each level.

Technique

The mastery of scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and etudes will help lead to successful technical preparation for each level of performance.

Theory

Musical knowledge - chord names and functions, interval and rhythm reading, form and analysis - provides students with learning skills leading to intelligent and musical playing.

Ear Training

Effective listening skills - being able to recognize theoretical concepts by sound - prepare the student for more sensitivity in performance.

Sight Reading

Students will be prepared to correctly and musically read a score at sight.

Creative Musicianship

Students may study music history, composition, improvisation, transposition, and many other music topics.

About Me

Yvette P. Zobell
Piano

Yvette Zobell grew up in a family where the piano bench was always warm with four children practicing. She studied with Marian Crowley and Virginia Willard. She participated in many festivals, recitals and competitions as a youth. At Rick’s College as a piano performance major, Yvette studied with Dr. Del Parkinson, Julliard trained concert pianist and teacher. Yvette was then fortunate to receive a piano scholarship to study with acclaimed teacher, Gary Amano, Julliard trained and founder of the innovative Youth Conservatory of Music at Utah State University. Yvette gained experience and instruction teaching at U.S.U.’s Youth Conservatory. After receiving her Bachelor’s of Music degree Yvette began teaching privately.

Yvette is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and has been an active member of professional music associations in Utah, Washington, Oregon, and California.  She has held various positions in each of the organizations. Her students have participated and excelled in musical programs in each of the areas she has lived. In California her students participated and completed top levels of the prestigious Certificate of Merit program. Her students have obtained honors, including, winning and placing in competitions, obtaining college piano scholarships, and performing in many honor’s recitals.

Recently Yvette studied with Richard Cionco, Julliard trained concert pianist and teacher at California State University. Yvette performed several personal recitals which was a great joy and challenge.

Studio Policies

Calendar

Fall Term Sept/Oct/Nov Winter Term Dec/Jan/Feb Spring Term March/April/May

Each term will include ten private and one group lesson. Students will be given a calendar listing dates and special events.

Attendance and participation at recitals is required. All students will also participate in the Achievement In Music (AIM) program.


Tuition
Tuition includes private lessons, group lessons, preparation of individualized curriculum and selection of materials.


Tuition is to be paid by the month, due the first week of September through May. Tuition for June through August may be paid at the end of the month determined by the number of lessons received. Please note that regular payment is expected and no statements will be sent for tuition.


Additional Fees
An annual fee of $25.00 is due in September to help cover the cost of supplementary music, notebooks, duplication of materials, etc. Statements for music purchased by me and entry fees required in festivals and adjudications will be posted in a clear plastic protector in the student’s notebook.


Policies
Time you have set aside for your lesson is also time I have set aside, and there can be no deductions for missed lessons. Make up lessons will not be given. Swapping lessons with another student is encouraged if there is a conflict. Flexible scheduling is available during the summer months. Students are expected to have a minimum of 4 lessons during the total vacation time. Enrollment includes a commitment to a full year of study. If a student must withdraw for any reason, one month’s notice and tuition will be required to allow time for a replacement to be found.


Consistent practice is necessary for musical growth, and it is important to have a definite time set aside each day. A practice chart on display is helpful. For average progress plan on at least 30 a minutes a day for beginning students, 45 minutes a day for intermediate students, and 60 minutes a day for advancing students. Those who wish to excel need to schedule more time.


Each student should have a well-tuned piano with good lighting, a metronome. Ipods will sometimes be used for recording. Students are encouraged to hear good music by attending concerts, listening to recordings, enjoying performances on K.B.Y.U. radio and the classical music channels on cable or satellite T.V. Parent-teacher conferences will be scheduled during Winter-term. Music is wonderful gift to develop and nurture. Your questions and input are welcome at any time.