Are YOU playing in the Recitals?
When: December 2, 3 and February 17, 18
Where: Catalina Foothills High School Music Hall
How do I sign up? Ask your teacher and they will sign you up.
Is there a deadline to sign up? The deadline for December is November 15. The deadline for February is February 1st.
Is my recital in December or February? Ask your teacher.
Am I Eligible to Play? Recitals are for all enrolled students. If you are enrolled for December or February and you have a piece that you’d like to play, you are welcome to sign up!
Do I need to buy tickets? Allegro Music Recitals are included in your annual registration and tuition.
Can I invite friends and family? Yes! You may bring as many guests as you like!
Recital Preparation Tips
I believe that recitals are of huge importance to music students. First of all, I know of no better way to motivate a student to practice, then to put a date on the calendar and say, “You’ll be playing your song on this day for a bunch of people”! If you or your child is eligible, you should consider signing up just for the practice incentive.
“I’m eligible for the recital and I’ve signed up with my teacher, but this will be my first recital and I’m nervous about performing! Can you help me?”
Absolutely. The good news is that you’re in good hands! Every teacher at Allegro School of Music has either a music degree or professional performance experience, and most of us have both. We’ve all been there, and we’re dedicated to helping you with the following:
1. Choose a piece that is realistic for you to perform in the next recital.
2. Create and edit a version that will fit the recital time constraints
3. Learn and master the song
4. Learn proper stage etiquette and psychologically prepare for a successful performance
1. Choosing the right piece. Obviously, this is up to you and your teacher, but I thought I’d give you some general tips that I’ve learned after preparing hundreds and hundreds of students for recitals over the past 15 years. The most important thing to keep in mind is this: performing is an entirely separate skill from playing. Therefore, it’s best to reduce the amount of new material to a minimum. Be realistic. Sure, your ultimate goal might be to play the guitar solo to Stairway to Heaven, and if you had just a few more months… The point here is, please don’t put yourself in a position to have a bad performance because the piece is too hard for you right now. I have my students choose their songs in September if not earlier. I want to see that they can play their song fluently at least one month before the Recital date, so that we can focus on performance skills and stage presence in the lessons immediately prior to the performance. My goal is to have students that are so prepared 4 weeks before the recital, that I don’t even need to spend much time in their lessons on the Recital piece! Choosing the right piece (not too hard) and making sure you get it ready early is the most important component of playing well in public. Sometimes, I’ll have students work hard to master a difficult piece, and if they do, I let them play it, but I’ll also have a backup piece that I KNOW they can play in case they don’t. I would advise you to do the same if you want to play a song that is a big challenge for you. Make sure you have a backup that YOU KNOW you can play with ease if you are still trying to master your selection one month before the recital. In summary, crashing and burning in front of a bunch of people is no fun, and it can be particularly damaging to a first time performer. As John Wooden said, “Failing to prepare is preparing to fail”.
We are an Official Family Safety Plan Music School!
Glass Windows
While it is expected that older kids and teenagers will not want their parents to sit in on every music lesson, some parents may not feel comfortable with having their child in a separate room for a half-hour. To appease both students who wish for their lessons to be private and parents concerned about safety, we have installed windows on every single door so that parents can view their student’s lesson with peace of mind.
Office Staff
At our music academy, we require office staff to be present during lessons. Many other music academies have tight budgets and cannot afford the extra expense of employing office staff. In our opinion, this is not a safe practice and is irresponsible on the part of the academy. Our academy always has office staff present so that students are never left alone with teachers.
Background Checks
We require that teachers and staff members undergo extensive background checks. Our teachers are required to pass four tests: a National Offender Search, Statewide Criminal Background Check, National Criminal Background Check, and Social Security Number Verification. We view this as a necessary measure to preserve the safety and integrity of our academy.
Security Cameras
The safety of our students is our top priority, so we have security cameras in every single room. The precautionary program may be costly to the academy, but such a feature is worth it if it keeps our students safe and gives the parents peace of mind.
Open-Door Policy
Our school has an open-door policy for parents, which means that they’re invited to sit in on their child’s lessons. This should be something you look for when selecting an appropriate music school for your family.
Learn more at FamilySafetyPlan.org
Allegro Pets of the Month!
Your Name
Ellie and Madi McNamara
Tell us about your pet and why he or she should be the pet of the month!
Penelope (Poppy) is an adorable rescue dog who is 2 years old, we got her as a 3 month old baby. She is a malamute/chow chow/pittie mix who is extremely floofy in the winter and sleek in the summer. Her hobbies include: nomming on shoes, thinking she’s a lap dog, quietly sneaking onto the bed at night, being photographed, and learning new tricks with the help of her girls and lots of treats! She loves all dogs and people!
Congratulations, Penelope, Ellie, and Madi!
We are making a $100.00 donation to Barb’s Dog Rescue and sending you a $25.00 Petco card!
Allegro will soon be offering Dance Classes!
Reasons to choose Allegro for Dance Classes
Professional Level Floating Floor
All of our dance classes in Tucson feature a professional level floor. Dance is a very physical activity that requires a lot of jumping. This can put stress on bones and joints. Most dance footwear does not provide any cushioning or support, so the shock of dance movement can place a lot of pressure on the knees and back of a dancer. The best way to prevent against potential injury is by choosing a studio with a professional “floating floor”. A floating floor is a dance floor that rests on a system of high-density foam, to absorb the shock of jumping. A high-density foam base is superior to a “sprung” floor, which usually consists of a wood structure built on the regular floor.
The top layer of the dance floor is also an important factor. A vinyl composite “marley” floor is accepted worldwide as the best surface layer for recreational to professional dance. Facilities such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England, and Riverdance – The Touring Show, all use marley floors as their dance surface. A marley floor allows dancers to slide, with a degree of “controlled slip”, but is not slippery so there is less risk of slips and falls. Very few studios use professional marley floors because of the expense involved, and usually opt for a regular floor tile for a studio floor.
All of our studio locations have floating floors that have over 700 high density foam blocks under the floor surface and a marley top surface that is imported from England. Our special floors help reduce the risk of injuries and allow students to dance longer without getting tired.
Small Class Size
If the dance class has fewer students in it each child will receive more personalized attention, learn more and have more fun. With younger students smaller classes make it easier for a teacher to maintain control over the class and make sure each student understands the concepts and instructions. Our smaller class sizes make sure that no fundamental concepts are being missed. A smaller class size also allows our teachers to ensure that students are not developing bad habits or improper technique.
Our studio limits all of our classes (ages 6 and up) to a maximum of just 12 students per class. With our preschool dance classes (ages 3 – 5) we limit the size of the classes to a maximum of just 8 students per class.
Friendly Office Staff, Seven days a week
At most dance classes in Tucson, the teacher or the studio owner conducts classes and does the administration. By trying to do two jobs at once, the class may suffer as the teacher has to use class time for customer service issues, or the studio may have no customer service available if the teacher is in a class. To have a good experience it is important to choose a studio that can assist you with details like costumes or schedules, even if a teacher is occupied in a class. Our studios have office staff on hand during all regular class times, so you can get immediate assistance.
Welcome to the New Students who Enrolled in September
Kyla Michels
Channing Roberts
Jeremy Hintze
Douglas Hintze
Heather Free
Randall Parker
Kensie Weaver
Hazel Sandoval
Dylan McConnell
Nicholas Thrush
Clayton Thompson
Camille Johnson
Justin Curtis
Maximo Joffroy
Oanh Tinh
Jason Osborne
Jordan Lopuszanski
Richard Barnhart
Jessica Guise
Jessica Mueller
Hanna Schilling
Michele Young
Leonardo McNamara
Luca Ocampo
Will Nelson
Pablo Campillo
Kristen Brown
Ophelia Levins
Ilya Sherman
Adrian Contreras Meyer
Elin Self
Sophia Scavo
Kristen Brown
Sierra Bitters
Carmen Dawson
Faith Dawson
Michael Milobar
Elise Milobar
Emma Milobar
Elise Orchard
Oliver Fenner
Dhakniel McNamara
Christian Ku
Monica Ramirez
Cameron Hamilton
Michelle Higgs
Melissa Higgs
Hammurabi Romero
Morgan Olds
Aliya Burkit
Athena Sandweiss
Arilem Orona
Daphne Martonosi
Yue Wang
Ryan Iuliano
Ryleigh Schwartz
Piper Wagner
Marlan Sigelman
Landon Isingoma
Katherine Denman
R2 Blessing
Erin Rosebeck
Lillian Suess
Lena Laghari
Vera Sauer
Hazel Barber
Calla Espinoza-Shanahan
Nehemiah King
Zoe Kuang
Roman Maldonado
Aaron Adkins
Theodor Bunyi
Krisha Rajagopalan
Julieta Scroggs
Ethan Strebel
Sally Strebel
Evan Strebel
Mamoon Zubair
Ryan Firlik
Matilda Meding
Emma Mcnulty
Maksim Gusev
Hunter Thomas
Samuel Butler
Zachary Jones
Vivianne Riley
Lyla Herk
Emelia Reynolds
Kyla Caisip
Alex Diez de Pinos
Max Blanchard
Jacob Morris
Jalen Nelson
Jalen Nelson
Grayson Keefauver Blanton
Aaron Keefauver Blanton
Connall Blanton
Ayla Ahmad
Zebty Jally
Thank you for the 5 Star Reviews
T Riley ★★★★★
The studio is neat, clean, and well thought out. I love that the safety of the children is a priority, and also that parents can sit in on the lessons. It is easy to schedule lessons, and the staff are super helpful. I have been really pleased with my child’s teacher, Jesús; he is cheerful, kind, encouraging and knowledgeable.
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Refer a new family to the school and you will both get a $50.00 credit towards your next monthly billing. All they need to do is enter your name in the “How did you hear about us” section when registering.
2023 Calendar
November 4th Picture Day
November 22 – 26 No Lessons
December 2-3 Recitals Part 1
December 23-31 No Lessons
