Musical Notes Newsletter - May/June 2008
May 12, 2008
Check out the May/June issue of Musical Notes on our
Newsletter page of the web site. Find out all the details about our trip to the Martin Guitar Factory in June, the Students of the Month awards, and the latest news happening here at Love The Arts!
April 2008 Student of the Month Fabia Rachid
May 8, 2008
Fabia has been studying Voice with Mr. Mancini at Love The Arts! School of Music for 9 months. She has also studied Electric Bass under Mr. Mancini. When she returns home in June, Fabia will use her talents as a singer and Bass player to perform with her brother in Brazil. Fabia’s musical interests include: Opera, Classical, and Modern music. Her other interests include tennis and learning how to surf. All of us, at Love The Arts!, wish Fabia all the best as she returns home to Brazil.
Urbane Gospel Choir Concert
April 26, 2008
We enjoyed a powerful night of song called "Threads of the Tapestry" Friday April 25, 2008. The Urbane Gospel Choir and Gordito Frito Latin Jazz Band both from Pocono Mountain School District with special guests The Gospel Knights from Mt. Vernon, New York. The groups performed original and standards with all the excitement of a Gospel Church service. As the school year is coming to an end and the kids look forward to some time off we look forward to hearing them next year.
Samick Artist Endorsement
April 23, 2008
Samicks Artist page has been updated. Check out
"Samick Artists" to see Philip with his Greg Bennett designed Barcelona C5. The music on
www.LoveTheArts.com and
www.myspace.com/philipmancini was recorded at Love The Arts! Recording with the Barcelona C5.
Philip Mancini receives "Above and Beyond" Award
April 22, 2008
Philip has received the "Above and Beyond" Award from Rolling Thunder Pennsylvania Chapter 3 for his efforts with the Salute to Veterans Ride VIII on July 15, 2007. Philip is the President and one of ten founding members of Narrow Gate Riders Motorcycle Ministry. NGRMM also received a Certificate of Appreciation from Rolling Thunder Chapter 3 for the groups efforts on the ride. To learn more about NGRMM and see photos please visit
www.NarrowGateRiders.com
David Leisner Concert
April 19, 2008
David Leisner gave the final concert of the inaugural year of our Northeaster Pennsylvania Classical Guitar Society. David performed peices of Heitor Villa-Lobos, Mertz, performed his own arrangements of Scott Joplin and Bach as well as performed for the second time in public his original composition "Labyrinths". David brought to a close a fantastic first year of the NEPACGS and has given us the hope of more fantastic musicians in the years to come.
April 12, 2008 Master Class
April 15, 2008
Another full house for our only in house Master Class this month here at Love The Arts! School of Music. Our next two Master Classes will be field trips to see David Leisner on Friday April 18th and then Urbane Gospel Choir on Friday April 25th. Please contact Philip or Kim for more information at 570-451-0248 or LoveTheArts@verizon.net.
Our Master Class brought even to my surprise an impromptu duet of "Michael, Row The Boat Ashore" from Gloria on Autoharp and voice and Mary on guitar. Fantastic job ladies! As well as a solo from Allie Rainey on a Renaissance piece.
We had fun with our group playing on the Renaissance piece "Hey, Ho, Nobody Home" after studying about the Renaissance time period. Our piece was played as a round and was the first time for many to play a round with eight instruments and voice. We also did some rhythmic notation with the use of teoría - theory on the web - find the link on our links page. A big thanks to Mrs. Mancini for cooking on the grill for us.
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March 2008 "Student of the Month" Joel Underwood
April 2, 2008
Joel has been studying trumpet for five years and piano for a year and a half under Mr. Mancini at Love The Arts! School of Music. Joel attends Hickory Street Baptist Church in Scranton, PA where his father is Pastor. At church, Joel performs special music at least once a month and is looking forward to polishing his piano accompaniment skills. His goal is to accompany the congregation. This is Joel’s third time as Student of the Month; he previously received the award in April 2003 and March 2006. Joel’s favorite song to perform is “Rejoice in the Lord”
March 22, 2008 Master Class
March 23, 2008
We had a full house for our second Master Class in March. We also had the most solo performers at this class. Maggie Rainey sang and player guitar, Allie Rainey sang and played piano, Kyle May played some guitar riffs he has been working on, and Mary Waters sang and played her guitar to her original composition "Trust in the Lord your God". Our next Master Class here at Love The Arts! School of Music is April 12th, make sure to sign up early so you have a spot. Make sure to check out the photos in the Master Class section of the Photo Album. Have a Blessed Easter.
Senior Supper at Northmoreland Baptist Church
March 21, 2008
What a wonderful time we had at Northmoreland Baptist Church Thursday afternoon at their Senior Supper. We had a wonderful dinner thanks to the ladies of the church who are wonderful cooks and enjoyed the fellowship of Pastor James Howell and the group in attendance. Philip played selections from his CD "Time to Pray" and gave a devotion on Matthew 7:13-29. We always look forward to visiting our friends and are looking forward to the completion of their new church building which will be completed in the next few months.
Master Class Update
March 3, 2008
What a fantastic Master Class and concert by Bill Kanengiser we had! Bill taught four students and everyone in attendance learned something from his teaching. All I can say about the concert is WOW! After the concert Bill answered questions and just hung out and talked with us all. I even think he converted Nathaniel into a Classical Guitar fan and now it's up to me to make him a Classical Guitarist. :)
The next NEPACG concert we will be attending is Friday, April 18, 2008 at 8pm. Check out the Guitar societies web NEPA Classical Guitar Society for more info as well as the Love The Arts! Calendar and Community forum.
February 2008 "Student of the Month" Anthony Lima
February 29, 2008
Anthony has been playing Piano under the instruction of Mr. Mancini at Love The Arts! School of Music for 6 months. In that time, he has completed the three books in the “My First Music” book series and has started on the “Hal Leonard Student Piano Library” series. He enjoys playing percussion instruments when he is working on his Eurhythmics assignments. Anthony’s favorite song to play is “Climbing Up”. He looks forward to learning flute and guitar. He is a Kindergartener at the Kennedy school in Scranton and attends Community Christian Church on Main Ave. in Scranton where his father is Pastor.
William Kanengiser Master Class
February 23, 2008
You are invited to attend a master class with William Kanengiser, one of todays virtuoso classical guitarists. Mr. Kanengiser will hold a Master Class and concert for the Classical Guitar Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania in Scranton on Sunday March 2nd. Master Class is at 2pm with a concert to fallow at 7pm. If you would like to attend with our Love The Arts! group please contact Mr. Mancini at 570-451-0248 or LoveTheArts@verizon.net
One Very Cool Announcement
February 23, 2008
Love The Arts! will have a private tour of the C.F. Martin Guitar factory Friday June 27th. The students who attended the February 23rd Master class were the first to get the news and invitation and all were excited about the upcoming event. There is LIMITED space for this private tour so if you are interested in atttending please notify Mr. Mancini ASAP. This will be a great outing with the chance to see and play some of the most sought after guitars in the world. Mr. Mancini's contact info LoveTheArts@verizon.net or 570-451-0248
Master Class 2/9/2008
February 9, 2008
We had a great turn out for the first Master Class of 2008, make sure to check out the pictures in the Photo section of the web site. Gloria and Maggie both performed for everyone and both did a fantastic job. Maggie sang and played guitar, she performed two Carrie Undewood songs. Gloria sang and played Autoharp, She performed "Oh, How I love Jesus"
We studied the Medieval time period and played as a group the "Dies Irae", we also listened to some Gregorian Chant music. For ear training we studied Unison, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th, and Octave intervals. We also practiced recognizing major and minor chords.
Next Master Class will be February 23rd, 2008. Reserve your spot early space is limited.
Welcome to our Blog
February 8, 2008
Here you will find the latest news, updates, rants and raves going on at Love The Arts!