Kilroy Productions, Inc.

February 2007

KPMS Notes
February 2007

Notes from the Director:
Dear Studio:
February is a sure sign that Spring is around the corner. Even the cold gets short shrift, only 28 days!

Included in this issue is news of the Kilroy Kidz first Community service Concert Series of 2007a Jammin’ for Darfur Spectacular, as well as news about the ongoing registration opportunities for the upcoming workshops.

Also included in this issue are facts about the 2007 NYSSMA festivals, the upcoming Manhattan Studio Winter Concert and the return of Letters from a young artist with Carly Sonenclar writing about her Broadway debut in Les Misérables.

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

Kilroy Kidz performs for Darfur Fundraiser:

The Kilroy Kidz Performing Ensemble kicked off their 2007-2008 Community Service Concert Series when they took part in the “Jammin' for Darfur” benefit in Katonah, NY 01/28/06. $26,000 was raised by audiences coming to hear musical soloists and groups from around the area. Performing were Alexis Marino (voice), Ali Motola (piano), Amanda Henick (voice), Jason Unger (voice & guitar), Jessica Kaufman (voice), & Max Walkingshaw (guitar).


KPMS to hold new workshops:
Registration is ongoign for the two workshops this Spring and students in all KPMS studios are eligible to participate.

The Composition & Recording Workshop will begin within the next month. 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)

Also, the Small Ensemble Workshop will be 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 Thursday, March 1 at the home of Denise & Buddy Menton.

Letters from a Young Performer
My Experience on Broadway
By Carly Rose Sonenclar
Age 7

I am now in Les Misérables on Broadway. I play Young Cosette. I love it. I share the role with two other girls so I am not Cosette all the time but I still have to be there for eight shows a week.

It is not easy. I have to leave school early on Wednesdays for the matinee. I have to eat my lunch and sometimes dinner on the train. I have to do my homework on the train too. I get home very late and it is hard to wake up for school in the morning. That is the worst part.

But it is worth it because I love it. I love working with all the great actors. We are all like one big family.

I especially love the matinees when I can stay for curtain calls and I sign autographs! It is so cool!

KPMS Students in the Spotlight:
Bravi to Rachel Levine as Wendy & Katie Ippolito as Tiger Lily in the Be Mused Productions' Children's Theatre Workshops production of Peter Pan in White Plains, NY

Kudos to Amina Dudhia, Manhattan voice & piano student who will be seen as a featured soloist in the Grace Church school production of Brigadoon.

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

Well done to Jessica Kaufman & Josh Altman for their terrific performances in the Byram Hills production of Oklahoma.

KPMS Faculty in the spotlight:
Judith Berkson, (piano & voice) LES OIGNONS performed music by Duke Ellington, Sun Ra, Sidney Bechet, and Louis Armstrong as well as original compositions. The group features Brian Drye (trombone), Mike McGinnis (reeds), Ben Holmes (trumpet), Judith Berkson (piano and voice), Geoff Kraly (bass), and Vinnie Sperrazza (drums). At Barbes

Andres Wilson (guitar, bass, voice):Andrés’ group The Waters played their first group show of 2007 at the Parkside Lounge. The venue has been called "the champagne of dive bars". They played songs from their critically acclaimed albums Ink & Sound and Shards

Vadim Ghin, has been commissioned to write an opera version of Hedda Gabbler.


What do you get the person who has everything for their Bar or Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16th or even a surprise 40th?
When the musicians of all ages in your life need gifts for the life cycle events

Kilroy Productions Music Studios can help.

We offer Gift Certificates for
½ hour, 45-minute or 1-hour lessons in the privacy of their home in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Westchester & Putnam Counties & CT:

We offer instruction in:
PIANO, VOICE, GUITAR, BASS, PERCUSSION, TRUMPET, VIOLIN & VIOLA.

Here’s how to do it
Purchase a gift certificate and your guest will receive a complimentary lesson on the instrument of their choice.

To order go to
www.jfishman@kilroyproductions.com
or call us at
917-533-7464

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Westchester/Putnam/CT Studios closed for President’s Week
Manhattan Studio Closed for President’s Holiday
Westchester/Putnam/CT Studios re-open


Winter/Spring Calendar openings/ closings (PLEASE READ):

 The Westchester/Putnam & CT studios will be closed Saturday-Sunday, February 17-25 for President’s Week.
 The Manhattan Studio will be closed Saturday-Tuesday, February 17-20 for President’s Holiday.
 The studio will be closed Friday, April 1-8 for the Easter/Passover Holidays.
 The studio will be closed Saturday-Monday, May 25-28 for Memorial Day.
 The Spring Semester will end Friday, June 22
Happy Valentine’s Day ♥♥♥

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