Kilroy Productions, Inc.

January 2007

KPMS Notes
January 2007

Notes from the Director:
Dear Studio:
Happy 2007! We trust that your Holidays were warm, fun & enlivening. The New Year brings with it plenty of news and opportunities for musicians of all ages.

First of all we declare a successful end to the 2006: the year of performance!

In addition, we declare 2007, the year of Dreams. We are committed that everyone associated with Kilroy Productions Music Studios doubles the value they get out of their participation.

Included in this issue is news of the newly added members of Kilroy Kidz after the auditions, as well as some very exciting news about upcoming workshops.

Also included in this issue are facts about the 2007 NYSSMA festivals, the 1st Community Service Concert for Kilroy Kidz and an exciting workshop upcoming from our own Denise Simon.

As always feel free to contact our office with any questions, concerns or ideas. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALL KPMS CALENDAR EVENTS can be found with directions, times, etc. on our website, www.kilroyproductions.com
Until next time,
Jerry

It is with pride that we announce the following new members:
Max Walkingshaw-guitar
Jessica Kaufman-voice
Rachel Mulholland-voice
KPMS thanks everyone who auditioned for the Kilroy Kidz Performing Ensemble. The next round of auditions will be in September 2007.

Kilroy Kidz announces 1st Community Service Concert of 2007:
The Kilroy Kidz Performing Ensemble will be taking part in a benefit on Sunday, January 28. The benefit; “Jammin' for Darfur” will feature student musicians raising money for Darfur Refugees. Come to help Darfur Refugees by donating money to buy Solar Cookers.

It will take place on Sunday, January 28 1-5pm. Kilroy Kidz will be performing from 2:15-2:45.
Come at anytime and stay for as long as you like!

At the Katonah Village Library
$10 per person
Enjoy an afternoon of music by talented Middle School and High School musicians -- jazz, rock, blues, they've got it all!
For more information visit www.jamminfordarfur.org

KPMS to hold new workshops:
KPMS is planning to generate two workshops this Spring and students in all KPMS studios are eligible to participate.

The first workshop is the return of the It will begin in mid-February. This three month-long workshop will include writing original music (& lyrics if appropriate) refining & editing, and finally recording the pieces onto a CD, entitled the Kilroy Sessions II. The CD’s will be for sale at all KPMS events and benefits, and proceeds will go to Cherish our Children International (www.cherishourchildren.org)

The second workshop being created will be the

We are so pleased to bring into existence the small ensemble workshop. These groups of three or more students on any instruments or voices will be led by KPKS faculty in six-week long sessions. Works will include standard repertoire & original compositions. Students will be taught how to work in a group, balancing, arranging, sharing the spotlight & contributing. Faculty monitors will change every session. Please let your teacher know, so we can setup up the groups by age & ability. Beginner level does not preclude your child from participating.

Please contact the office if your child s interested in participating in either workshop at jfishman@kilroyproductions.com or at 917-533-7464

NYSSMA Festivals Happening:
NYSSMA, the New York State School Music Association holds adjudication festivals for solo instruments every spring. Students from 5th-12th grade are eligible.

We work in conjunction with their school music teacher, who will register them into the festival. Each student will prepare a piece on their instrument, plus sight reading/ singing& are graded for all areas of their performance.

It is strictly the student competing with themselves. It provides an opportunity to take performance to the next level, prepare for something and produce a result; this will serve as preparation for realizing dreams in any area of life. That’s where it aligns with our vision of 2007 being the year of Dreams. If your child is interested let us know, so we can have their teacher start preparing them. If they need an accompanist, please let us know that at the same time, & we will provide one.

The area festival dates are as follows:
Putnam County - April 20-21/2007
Down-County - Hastings/Ardsley - April 20 & 21, 2007
Up-County – Yorktown - May 11 & 12, 2007
CT - April 1, 2007
NYC - dates TBA
For more information please visit www.nyssma.org
(click on zone 10 for Putnam, zone 11 for Westchester & zone 12 for Manhattan & www.cmea.org for CT)

KPMS announces the Manhattan
Winter Studio Concerts
The Manhattan Winter Studio Concerts will be held mid-February at the home of Denise & Buddy Menton.

KPMS Students in the Spotlight:
Bravo to Joey Sanzaro for being cast as the Lion in the Music in Chappaqua production of The Wizard of Oz at the Tarrytown Music Hall as well as Doody in the Pleasantville HS Production of Grease

Kudos to Dylan Pager for his performance of Rusty Charlie in the Play Group Theater’s production of Guys & Dolls as well as his being cast as Snoopy in the Master’s School production of You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.

Congratulations to Aaron Gold, Adam Linden, Hanna Work, Rosemary Scalabrino, Victoria Weinberg, & Zack Elkhateeb for being cast in the 7-Bridges Middle School production of The Boyfriend.

Good work Josh Altman for being cast in his Middle School production of Oklahoma!

You go girl to Jessica Kaufman for being cast in her Middle School productions of Oklahoma!

KPMS Faculty in the spotlight:
Ronen Itzik, percussion performer & teacher will be performing Jan 25 at the Center for Performing Arts East Lansing, MI

Judith Berkson, Voice & piano teacher and performer will be seen Friday January 12th at The Human Voice, in the East Village.

The Human Voice will feature:
Steve Coleman (alto saxophone), Jonathan Finlayson (flugelhorn), Mike McGinnis (reeds), Tim Albright (trombone)
Lorin Benedict, Judith Berkson, Yoon Sun Choi, Kyoko Kitamura, Jen Shyu, Sonia Szajnberg, Fay Victor (voice)

Exciting News from Denise Simon’s Acting Workshop

Saturday, Jan. 27
10:00-4:00
St. LukesChurch, 68 Bedford Rd., Katonah
Fee: $150
Call 914-763-2595 to register

January 2007

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