Jamie Kay Alston's Voice Studio: November 2009

Welcome to My Studio!

As a private voice teacher I feel it is my responsibility to prepare young students to sing beautifully and confidently; to develop appreciation for all styles of vocal music; to provide musical challenges, education, and performance opportunities for those with an intense interest and talent in singing.

By teaching fundamental principles of posture, breathing, sight reading, as well as an extensive repertoire and confidence in public performance settings we will begin establishing a consistent technique that will help the student reach their musical goals.

Monday, November 30, 2009

Schedule for Spring Semester Voice Lessons

Spring Semester Lesson Schedule:
Private Students:
Jessica Lamb- Tuesday 2:30pm
Kelsey Roseborough- Tuesday 3:15pm
Ashley Morris- Tuesday 4pm
Williams Family- Wednesday 6:30pm
Chelsea Duke- Thursday 1:45pm
Emily Ellsworth- Thursday 2:30pm
Amber Jones- Friday 1:30pm
Vanessa Lunt- Friday 2:15pm

Group Students:
Thursday 4:00pm
7-10 year olds
Friday 4:00pm
11-13 year olds

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Important Dates Coming Up...

Saturday December 5th: Queen Creek Christmas Festival at Desert Mountain Park- 2pm call for all students, 2:30pm recital.

Lessons are off for Christmas December 6th- January 4th.

Lessons begin at regular times starting Tuesday January 5th. You will get a reminder email of your times in December.

The tentative date for the May recital is Saturday May 1st. (If you have any conflicts with that date please let me know as soon as possible! This date is not set in stone yet!)

Have a great Thanksgiving!!!! See you next week for your last lesson before Christmas break!

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Our Fall Recital

We had a fantastic Fall Recital this past weekend! Here are some pictures to enjoy! Thank you everyone for your participation, hard work and talent!!!

The studio of very talented singers!

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

ACCEPTING NEW GROUP STUDENTS

I am pleased to announce that I am accepting new Group Students starting in January. If you are interested please see the Group Student button to the right of this page for information. Starting on January 6th 7-10 year old students will be 4-4:45pm on Thursday's and 10-13 year old students will be 4-4:45pm on Friday's. Please call me or email me. My contact information is located on the right side of my blog. Thank you! I look forward to hearing from you.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Fall Recital Information

Our Fall Studio Recital is Saturday November 21st at 5:00pm. This year's recital will be held at the Calhoun's home. Student call time is 4pm. Church dress is appropriate for students. The recital will be about an hour long with refreshments served afterwards.

The students have all worked so hard this semester and I am so excited for them to showcase their talents!

My Bio

Jamie Kay Alston attended Arizona State University as a Vocal Performance and Music Education major. While there, she was a member of the ASU Concert Choir, Jazz Choir and University Choir. Jamie was also awarded the Katherine Herberger Music Scholarship from their School of Music. She has competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing where she placed first in her division in 2000 and 2002. After marrying her sweetheart, John, Jamie traveled to Kansas and became a member of the Topeka Festival Singers as a featured soprano soloist. She has participated in such productions as: Broadway production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Menotti’s The Telephone as Lucy, Oklahoma! as Laurey, Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? as Mary Kenney, Annie Warbucks as Grace, The Forgotten Carols as Sarah, as a featured soloist in Rob Gardner’s Saints and Pioneers, and most recently starring as Sarah Parker in 1856 The Musical. She has recorded several songs for the soundtrack 1856 The Musical and was part of the recording of Brett Stewart's Oratorio Messiah in America. She has also performed in a variety of church settings, including as a vocalist in the Hill Cumorah Pageant in Palmyra, New York. Jamie is also a member of East Valley Mormon Choral Organization (EVMCO). She has directed choral organizations for 10 years and she has been a private voice instructor for 13 years in New York, Kansas, Mesa, and now Queen Creek. She serves musically in the community of Queen Creek where she and her husband are raising their 3 children.

TUITION RATES

I run my studio out of my home located in Queen Creek. I offer private, group, and short-term prep classes. Rates are as follows:

PRIVATE: $75 per month for a weekly 30 minute private lesson

GROUP: $45 per month for a weekly hour long group lesson

PREP LESSONS: If you are in need of short-term preparation for an audition, competition, etc, please contact me for pricing. I would love to be of service!

**Note: There is a private accompanist provided for the recital and there will be an accompanist fee of $35 for private students and $25 for group lesson students for her time.