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Virtual Winter Recitals & Concerts

12/22/2020

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Every winter, we hold holiday recitals and students also make appearances performing at some community events. Even though we could not have in-person performances this year, students are still bringing the joy of music into our homes this holiday season.

Vivian H. (violin student of Diana) performed Beethoven's Egmont Overture in this virtual performance that was a collaboration of students from all five Minnesota Youth Symphonies. 

Vivian and Raymond H. (violin students of Diana) also performed in GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies) virtual performance of Sleigh Ride. We are thankful for you both and all the members and staff of this orchestra for your efforts in putting this together so we can still have a music concert experience in our homes. 


Student Recitals

Students hosted their own "virtual" holiday recitals this winter - enjoy! 

Arianna C. (Flute Student of Susan)

Mihr (Piano Student of Leslie)

Anjali J. (Violin & Piano Student of Diana)

Vaiga (Piano Student of Leslie)

Shraavya (Piano Student of Mark)

Raymond (Violin Student of Diana)

Vivian (Violin Student of Diana)

Zoya (Piano Student of Mark)

Dunya M. (Piano Student of Diana)

Gautham (Piano student of Mark)

Jina (Piano student of Kacie)

Andrew (Piano student of Mark)

Ayden (Piano student of Mark)

Colton B. (Piano Student of Blake)

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2020 Senior Graduates

7/23/2020

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Eric started taking lessons at Chaska Music Studios in first grade. He took piano lessons for 8 years (with Mark), and violin lesson for 4 years (with Diana). He also played percussion in wind symphony for 4 years in CHS and drums in small band and Jazz band.

He will be attending the Carlson School of Management at the U of M this fall and is hoping to join the marching band.

"Music is an important part of his life. He continually plays piano and violin at home. It has been an absolutely wonderful experience at the studio. All the teachers he has had were fantastic and helped him to grow in every way musically and as a person....The studio has been an important part of our lives. We will miss you all. Thank you very very much for all the 12 years!" - Mom, May
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Eric, we are so proud of your dedication to music and the person you have become! We are grateful to have had you be part of the studio and cannot wait to see what the future holds for you! Congratulations on your graduation!!!!!!!!

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Sydney has been taking guitar lessons at Chaska Music Studios since 6th grade, studying Classical Guitar, Soprano and Tenor Ukulele with teacher, Matt. She graduated from Chaska High School this year and was involved in theatre, speech, weightlifting, and her school's GSA (president), while taking 4 AP classes her senior year and maintaining a high GPA.

Sydney will be attending MSU Mankato in the fall with plans to major in Communication Arts & Literature Education and minor in either Creative Writing or Studio Art.
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Sydney, we will miss you, but we are so thrilled to see where the future takes you! We are so thankful to have had you be part of the studio. Congratulations on your graduation!!!!!!!!!!!
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Virtual Recitals - June 2020

6/29/2020

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Paulina (Voice student of Madelaine)

Mihr (Piano student of Leslie)

Gautham (Piano student of Mark)

Sydney (Clarinet student of Susan)

Andrew (Piano student of Mark)

Ayden (Piano student of Mark)

Lahari (Violin student of Diana)

Raymond (Violin student of Diana)

Vivian (Violin student of Diana)

Vaiga (Piano student of Leslie)

Milo (Piano student of Mark)

Shraavya (Piano student of Mark)

Owen (Piano student of Kacie)

Brooklyn (Piano student of Kacie)

Chenuthi (Piano student of Kacie)

David (Piano student of Kacie)

Kundana (Violin student of Diana)

Bhanu (Piano student of Diana)

Mimi (Flute student of Kacie)

Zoya (Piano student of Mark)

Theertha (Piano student of Mark)

Diego (Piano student of Mark)

Hannah (Piano student of Kacie)

Kyle (Piano student of Kacie)

Jina (Piano student of Kacie)

Olivia (Piano student of Kacie)

Maia (Piano student of Kacie)

Abhi (Piano student of Kacie)

Zach (Piano student of Kacie)

Meg (Piano student of Kacie)

Sidney (Piano student of Kacie)

Elina (Violin student of Diana)

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Students share their #QuarantineMusic on Instagram

5/30/2020

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Each week of quarantine in May, we had an Instagram "Theme of the Week" where students shared videos of them playing music that related to a certain quarantine theme. Themes included #SpringFeverRelieverWeek, #LetsGoStirCrazyWeek, #ComeTogetherWeek, #SongsWithoutWordsWeek, and #MyFavoriteThingsWeek. We had a lot of fun spreading a little joy through music, and getting a chance to perform finished pieces.

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March Happenings

3/27/2020

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We hope everyone is staying well during this time. Although we cannot see each other face-to-face due to COVID-19 awareness, lessons have been operating as usual, just in an online format and they have been going great so far!

​Since the Governor extended school closures across Minnesota, Chaska Music Studios will be continuing the online lesson format until it is considered safe to be back at the studio. Please continue checking your email for new updates.
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Congratulations to our March coin jar winner - VARSHINI! The total count was 137, and Varshini guessed closest with 135.
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Also, we wish our March students a Happy Birthday this month!
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Learn about the studio's new youth choir, "Youth in Harmony"!

2/20/2020

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Students with a passion for singing are invited to join our new student choir, "Youth in Harmony!" The Choir is for students ages 13 and up that want to be a part of a choir, love the experience of collaborating with others, learning a variety of music, and performing in the community. Students don't have to have any prior singing experience to join, and can join at anytime. The choir currently rehearses on Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm at Chaska Music Studios. Choir directed by Tori Sweeney.

Check out the choir webpage to learn more, and watch "Youth in Harmony" performances: http://www.chaskamusicstudios.com/youth-choir.html

Ready to register? Go to the registration page and scroll all the way down. Find "Youth in Harmony" and click "register" and complete the steps that follow. http://www.chaskamusicstudios.com/register.html
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Watch student appearances at the Children's Hospital's in-house TV show, "Star Studio"

6/13/2019

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Arts Consortium

8/17/2018

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Chaska Music Studios band "Two Sundays" was invited to play at the Arts Consortium Friday night at their new location in Victoria. Band members include high school students Arjun, Giana, Corissa, Bryce, Parker, Sarah, Addison, Gianna, Conor, Austin and Eric. Juhi (11) also made a special appearance with a few piano solos, Don't Stop Believing and her own arrangement of How Far I'll Go.

Listen to the full list here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16LbjJ5uI0MKNNPU7NROz6BL0nE4E5MI
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ENKI Brewery

8/15/2018

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Student band "Two Sundays" performed at ENKI Brewery tonight. Pieces performed included Chicago Saturday in the Park, Bruno Mars Over the Moon, Autumn Leaves and more. View all their performances at ENKI here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL16LbjJ5uI0OYuVhwTEpYgRVGI0M8fSEa
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Kid's Clubhouse Special Appearance

8/9/2018

 
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For several summers, Chaska Music Studios students have made special appearances at the Children's Hospital, one of our favorite places to visit. This August, our student band performed at Star Studio for the Kid's Clubhouse in-house TV Show, a lighthearted, game-show style show for patients. We had fun hanging out with the Dude and participating in the games!

Watch the episode below:

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  • Instructors
    • Leslie Rieser Hercules, Director
    • Anjela A.
    • Blake T.
    • Diana I.
    • Kacie F.
    • Kevin D.
    • Krin M.
    • Leanne L.
    • Madelaine P.
    • Mark H.
    • Matthew V.
    • Sue L.
    • Susan J.
    • Ted G.
    • Trent S.
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