Elizabeth Leehey~~~~~Clarinetist
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Student Recitals:

Students are invited to perform in studio recitals scheduled throughout the school year.

Upcoming recital:
Saturday, June 14, 2008  2:00pm
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Foxborough, MA
 
Rehearsals with accompanist will be scheduled prior to the recital from 1:00 - 2:00 at the church.
 
 
 
Practice Audition/ Recital Preparation Class 

Next class will be held in fall 2008 prior to District auditions.  
Class will be held at the teaching studio of Liz Leehey in Sharon, MA  and open to all student musicians preparing for auditions and recitals. 
Class fee is $15

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Experience the audition or recital before the actual performance. This class offers audition and recital preparation in a small supportive group setting with individual attention. Students preparing for an audition will play scales, their audition piece and sight reading. Those preparing for an upcoming recital will perform their piece in a simulated recital setting. All students will receive feedback from the teacher and other students.

Strategies for audition and performance success will be discussed including: pacing your preparation to reach your optimal performance level on the recital/audition day,  warming-up on the day of the performance, and dealing with nerves while maintaining poise. We will also discuss home practice techniques that will help you learn to play your best under stress. Students will be invited to discuss past audition and recital experiences and offer helpful hints to others.

Students will leave this class with a good sense of their strengths and weaknesses and they will know what additional preparation they need before the actual performance. Past participants have found these classes very helpful in their preparation and many have achieved success as a result.
 
Student successes include:
First Prize Concerto Competition winner
Principal Clarinet chair in District Orchestra and Band
Principal Clarinet in MYWE
All Eastern and All State Band acceptance
First Chair Clarinet in school bands
 
Past Master Classes include:
Clarinet Master Class at The Diller-Quaile School of Music in New York City. 

Clarinet Master Classes at The Rivers Music School in Weston, MA