Congratulations

Jessica competed in the CAPMT Honors auditions this past weekend and came away with 2nd place in her division. This is a very advanced competition with high expectations.

In working with Jessica to prepare for the competition, the big difference in her preparation and ultimate performance came when she buckled down and practiced following the Basic Full Chart steps exactly. She didn’t modify them or leave any of them out. Her progress was tremendous when she did this and the resulting performance was amazing earning her a top prize.

Way to go Jessica!

This Saturday a few of our students were invited to perform at the opening social of the Kurosawa Duo Piano Foundation held in San Jose. Students Hazel S, Christien S and Anne B gave excellent performances of the ensemble pieces they have been preparing for the upcoming ensemble festival August 29.

The kids received so many compliments from the audience members and were the youngest performers on the program.

TheKurosawa Piano Music Foundation strives to educate the young artists and the community with focus on the piano ensemble music by hosting a variety of piano duo music education classes.

Jared has been studying at PPA since June and on his first evaluation passed all three Habits 1 components! To put in a extra sense of WOW Jared is not even in Kindergarten yet. Mrs Skousen was simply amazed!

Way to go Jared!

Jared has been studying at PPA since June and on his first evaluation passed all three Habits 1 components! To put in a extra sense of WOW Jared is not even in Kindergarten yet. Mrs Skousen was simply amazed!

Way to go Jared!

The summer program is hotter than ever. Congrats to our Peery students who are working their way through the habits program. Track their progress on the blog.

Habits Level 1
Samantha S.-Practical
Mikayla B.-Musical & Practical
Talia J.-Muscular
Raya-Practical

Habits Level 2
Allison L.-Musical
Jodie L.-Muscular
Zoe W.-Muscular
Raya- Muscular
Noah H.-Musical

Habits Level 3
Jenna A.-Musical
Trinity Y.-Practical
Beth P.-Musical
Priscilla H.-Musical
Michael P.-Musical
Tessa C.-Practical & Muscular
Zoe M.-Musical
Soren R.-Musical & Muscular

Keep it up students!

Congratulations to the following students who recently earned their Peery Certification!!

Sam J. – Sam has successfully passed all 9 evaluations in the Habits program and has earned his Habits master band!

Talia J. – Level 1 Practical and Musical
Mikayla B. – Level 1 Muscular

Please check the Students Progress section of the blog and notify info@peerymusic.com if anything is incorrect or missing. We want to be sure to keep this posting as accurate as possible.

The following students participated in National Music Certificate examinations held this spring and successfully passed!

Passing with First Class Honors with Distinction:
- Iris Kwok Grade 1 Piano (Iris has achieved the highest score ever received in Grade 1 in PPA history and is now in the PPA Hall of Fame!)
- Jessica Kur Grade 7 Piano
- Joshua Chiang Grade 7 Piano and Beginning Theory Rudiments

Passing with First Class Honors:
- Nicole Leyfman Prep B Piano
- Charles Smolen Grade 2 Piano
- Jiliane Saputra Grade 4 Piano

Passing with Honors:
- Jessica Kur Advanced Theory Rudiments

As the national standard follows just behind the Peery curriculum, all Peery students should be prepared to participate in these National Evaluations. Click here for more information about NMC.

Talk to your teacher if you are interested in participating in the next exam and keep on the lookout for application deadlines on the PPA calendar.

Jenna just completed her last certification requirement and has now earned all 9 Habits bands. To recognize this milestone Jenna will also receive the Peery leather band.

Congratulations on your graduation from Habits Jenna and welcome to Players!

Congratulations Jamie C. She just won second place in the 14th Annual Chopin Competition for Young Pianists held at the San Francisco Conservatory. Way to go Jamie!

Congratulations to PPA Winners of the Kids Play the Darndest Things Competition held last weekend in  Walnut Creek!!!

Henry Smolen
2nd Place – Baroque Category
2nd Place – Classical Category

Caroline Wu
2nd Place – Romantic Category
3rd Place – Baroque Category

Abe Wilson
3rd Place – Modern Category
4th Place – Classical Category
4th Place – Romantic Category