Philomusica - Music School News

Hello Philomusica family & friends

Summer is flying by quickly, and going well. Our picnic and recital planned in June had to be relocated because of the rain, so we held the recital indoors, where else, but at our new Philomusica performance hall. The recital went very well with over 100 people in the hall. Everyone had a good time enjoying an hour long recital and picnic indoors afterward.

New Performance/Lecture Hall available for rent

Our new Philomusica performance and lecture hall, designed by master Interior Designer Katarina Bolshakova (KB Designs), accommodates close to 100 people and is now available for rent to interested parties independent from Philomusica. The close proximity to Whole Foods and its unique ambience makes it the ideal meeting facility. Talk to us about your plans.

Summer classes

Regular classes and lessons are ongoing throughout the summer.  We believe that summer is a great time for practice and improvement. While many families are going on vacation and attendance can be sporadic, students are still able to have lessons at Philomusica during the summer weeks. Summer fees are pro-rated and based on the weeks that you can attend. So don’t hesitate to continue your summer lessons.

Fall registration fees by July 15

Classes and private lessons are filling up fast. We would like to accommodate children with siblings attending at the same time so families can save time and make a single trip to Philomusica. However, spaces are limited, especially on popular days and times. Our annual fall registration fees are due by July 15, 2010. Please pay your registration fees soon to reserve your places, and get your schedule requests to us to avoid disappointment.

Philomusica closed August 16 to 29 when school starts

There will be no classes and lessons from August 16 to 29, 2010. Philomusica will take a two-week break when school starts, to enable students to get settled in their first two weeks at school. During this time, we will check phone messages periodically. Please contact the Philomusica office early to confirm your fall schedule. Classes and lessons at Philomusica will resume on Monday, August 30, 2010.

Violin Performance Workshop on Sunday, August 15

Our Philomusica violin students will have the privilege of participating in the performance workshop with our guest master violinist, Alvaro deGranda. The workshop will start at 3pm on Sunday, August 15, 2010. Students are required to play a violin piece and Mr deGranda will provide tips for students to improve on their performance.

About Alvaro deGranda:

Mr deGranda was in the Cleveland Orchestra as assistant concertmaster. Over the years, Mr. deGranda has performed in the United States, Europe, and Latin America, and has participated in the Aspen, Casals, and Marlboro music festivals.

Thinking of beginning violin lessons or are you an intermediate student? Please call us if you would like to attend the workshop or take violin lessons.

Wishing you a great summer.

Nicolette & Gunter Bischof

Dear Philomusica family and friends

Here are some updates from Philomusica, that we wanted to share with you.

Thank you for being with us at Philomusica and keeping our enrollment at a steady growth. Over the 15 years since we have been in Fort Collins, thousands of students have passed through our doors and experienced the European music school’s love for music.

Philomusica Open House showcases expanded space
Saturday April 24, 2010
With the increasing demand for private lessons, Philomusica has expanded into the entire building. The new expanded space features five more private lesson rooms and a grand piano recital area. Outside of the lesson times, the rooms are available upon request for business meetings, seminar and lectures. Check out the expanded space on Saturday, April 24, from 3pm to 5pm at the Philomusica Open House.
Bring 1 friend who enrolls and receive $15 off, or bring two friends who enroll and receive $20 off enrollment or class fees for fall.

Please contact Philomusica for the time schedules, which are also currently posted in the waiting area for your information.

New summer classes and fall enrollment
Summer & Fall 2010
Summer is around the corner and we have added more new exciting classes to the current ongoing classes. Classes include the following:

• 45 minutes group guitar class for beginners starting on Mondays in May at 4:15pm ($50)
• Drum, guitar & keyboard combo camp on Mondays in June 7, 14 & 21 from 9am to 12 noon ($99)
• Drum, guitar & keyboard combo camp on Mondays in July 12, 19 & 26 from 9am to 12 noon ($99)
• Violin & piano camp for beginners on June 9, 16 & 23 from 9:30am to 11:30am ($66)
• Violin & piano camp for beginners on July 14, 21 & 28 from 9:30am to 11:30am ($66)
• Introduction to starting a rock group
• Languages through Music – Spanish, German & French options.

Fall registrations are being accepted today. Reserve and guarantee your spot when you pay your annual registration fees early by May 31.

Additional baby development classes
Starting June 2010
With the popularity of the baby development class on Saturdays 9am, and the growing demand for classes teaching 8 to 18 months, two more baby development classes have been added to the current schedule. Starting in June, the baby development classes will be on Tuesday or Friday at 10am. The 45-minute class features music and songs and lots of fun activities.

Philomusica Picnic & Recital
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Philomusica is holding its summer picnic and recital for all on Sunday June 13, from 1pm to 6pm at the Spring Canyon Shelter #2, off Taft Hill and Horsetooth, on the far west side of Horsetooth. The shelter is located on the northwest side of Spring Canyon Community Park, and sits by Spring Creek. Bring a picnic dish to share and enjoy the company of music with the Philomusica family.

Philomusica students excel in Federation festival
More than 60 Philomusica students have received Superior and Excellent awards in piano solo and theory tests, as well as other instruments like the violin, guitar and clarinet, at the National Federation of Music Clubs Festival held recently at the University Center of the Arts. The names of the students have been published in the April 19 issue of the Coloradoan in the Applause section of the newspaper. Congratulations to all Philomusica students.

PVH Community Orchestra
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Watch Gunter on his clarinet and Nicolette on percussion as they perform with the Poudre Valley Hospital Community Orchestra on Sunday, May 9, 2pm at Ridgeview Classical School on Stuart & Lemay. The concert features Alexander’s Lullaby, Mozart’s Sinfornia Concertante, Ravel’s excerpts from “Mother Goose” suite, and selections from Sound of Music by Rogers and Hammerstein.

Many thanks,

Nicolette & Gunter Bischof
Philomusica