Congratulations to LAM students bassoonist Ike Harrell and pianist Daniel Smith who were accepted into the @kygsa class of 2020! Also congrats to their teachers Jackie Royce and Gary Pearson!
First Ever Online Student Recital!
Louisville Academy of Music Joint Recital
Inaugural Virtual Recital
April 19, 2020 4:00 pm
Sloane Roberts, violin
May Song, traditional folk song
Lily McClain, violin
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star and Variation by Shinichi Suzuki
Sam Arcilla, violin
Perpetual Motion (Variation B) by Shinichi Suzuki
Alyssa Tobias, piano
Sonatina in C Major by Johann André
Dan Arcilla, violin
Andantino by Shinichi Suzuki
Danielle Tobias, piano
Nocturne by Clifford Poole
Tyler Martin, flute
Nimble Flute, Sad Flute, Dancing Flute by Alan Bullard
Nika Heidinger, piano
Sonatina in C Major, Op. 168 no. 3: III. Rondo Allegro by Antonio Diabelli
Peter Zhang, piano
Blue Mood by William Gillok
Noah Weisenberger, piano
Prelude no. 2 by Srul Irving Glick
Connie Zeng, flute
The Campbells Are Coming, traditional Scottish air
Joy Hampton, voice
Nothing to Lose, The Clark Sisters
Meg Martin, violin
Csárdás by Vittorio Monti
Emily Steinbach, piano
Winter Wind Etude, Opus 25, No. 11 in A Minor by Frédéric Chopin
Kaylynn Li, violin
Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21: V. Rondo by Édouard Lalo
Students of Sarah Cole, Colleen Mahoney, Gyuli Kambarova, Margaret Jamner, Gary Pearson, Jacob Gotlib, Jason Steigerwalt, Jeff Jamner, and Sara Callaway.
Bravo to our dedicated students, teachers, and families. We especially appreciate everyone’s support and willingness to help us keep musical performances live during this extraordinary time. #LAMISLIVE Thank you!
Kaylynn Li plays for Ray Chen
Watch the online master class here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6SHWD7y0Hg&fbclid=IwAR0UGGZf3ljII4cI3FsB4xvOjyh2481C0jH_X75zp0SQv5ZVLzXuOow37j4
Will Oldham leads online song writing session
Watch Will Oldham’s Workshop here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZDJoGn8LZg
Teddy Abrams leads online Conducting Workshop
This class is informative, funny, and inspring for young and seasoned musicians alike. A huge thank you to Teddy Abrams, conductor of the Louisville Orchestra and innovator in classical music, for providing this amazing opportunity to our students!
Watch the video HERE
LAM Temporarily Moves Online due to COVID19
After meeting with our Executive Committee concerning COVID-19, The Louisville Academy of Music will temporarily suspend in-person lessons, classes, and recitals beginning Friday 3/13 at noon. We will be moving to private lessons online through Google Duo. We will email students with setup instructions. Lessons will be held at their regular scheduled times. Group classes will be put on hold and teachers will be in touch about extended dates. We will continue to monitor the situation and will be in touch with any updates or developments. Please reach out to our office if you have any concerns, questions, or issues.
Thank you for your flexibility during this trying time. We believe in the power of music to anchor, connect, and give us strength.
Best,
Sara Callaway
Executive Director
LAM students develop outreach program for St. Joe's
Sydney Webb (piano) led students Sara O’Connell (voice), Meg Martin (violin), and Brooks (guitar) in developing an interactive music program for pre-schoolers at St. Joe’s. Along with showcasing each of their solo instruments our students interwove dancing and singing to engage their audience in music making.
We are excited to continue growing support for our student’s outreach efforts at LAM.
Complete a Stakeholders Survey for our Strategic Planning
We are currently going through Strategic Planning with the Center for Non-Profit Excellence. Your voice is important and we would like your input and ideas. Take this anonymous survey before March 15th so we can use your feedback in our final board retreat.
Teddy Abrams leads Conducting Workshop at LAM
We are so excited to welcome LO conductor Teddy Abrams to the Louisville Academy of Music. He has generously offered to do a free conducting workshop for our students!
Spaces are limited and are open to Louisville Academy of Music Students only who are 6th-12th grade. If you are a parent who would like to watch we should have some space in the back to observe.
Register HERE
LAM Student Meg Martin Performs Concerto with the Louisville Youth Orchestra
March 15th, 2020
4:00 pm
Brown Theater
Meg Martin will play the 3rd movement of DeBeriot Violin Concerto no. 9 with the Repertory Orchestra as the winner of their concerto competition. Let's show her our support by being there and cheering loudly!
$20 for adults, $15 for seniors, $5 for students though age 21, free for non-school age children
Bassoonist Jackie Royce joins our faculty!
Jackie Royce has been teaching private bassoon lessons since 2010. Jackie received her Bachelors of Music in Bassoon Performance from the University of Louisville where she studied with Matthew Karr and was a Presser Foundation scholar. Before college, she studied with Roger Soren and attended the Youth Performing Arts School. Throughout her studies, she's attended Interlochen Summer Music Institute, the National Symphony Orchestra Summer Music Institute, Imani Winds Chamber Music Festival at Juilliard, and is an alum of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra. She has performed at the Academy of Music in Katowice, Poland as well as venues in Costa Rica and Switzerland. Jackie has performed with the Louisville Orchestra, Owensboro Symphony and Orchestra Enigmatic. Other bassoonists that Jackie has studied with include George Sakakeeny, Jeff Keesecker, Steven Wilson, Sue Heineman, and Monica Ellis.
Jackie is unique in that she not only plays bassoon with classical ensembles, but with rock and roll and experimental groups. She has been a member of art-rock band Ut Gret since 2010. She has also performed/toured/recorded with Cat Casual, The Ford Theatre Reunion, Adjy, Tim Barnes, The Mothership Ensemble, Camera Lucida, il Troubadore, NovemberGroup, Dane Waters, Eugene Chadbourne, and Jecorey "1200" Arthur. Jackie has taught improvisation workshops for Girls Rock Louisville/Ladies Rock, and incorporates music theory and improvisation into her lessons with students.
Jackie is the Production and Management Coordinator for Orchestra Enigmatic. She also sits on their Board of Directors. Recently, she has joined Phoenix Down, a woodwind trio specializing in geek chic and new music. Her passion for creativity and new music drive her involvement within the Louisville music community and beyond.
May 24th: RCM Exam at LAM
Royal Conservatory examinations provide a national standard for students, parents and teachers to track and measure progress and achievements. Preparing for and successfully completing an examination builds self-confidence and helps students develop a sense of pride.
We will be hosting our first exam on May 24th in our Recital Hall. All students in the area are welcome to sign up for this exam conducted by the Royal Conservatory of Music. Learn more HERE.
Classical music for 4 and 5 year olds!
Mini Mozarts with Laura Atkinson
Dates: Feb 7-March 27
Time: Fridays 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Price: $175 per session
Age: 4-5 years old
We recommend Mini Mozarts as an introductory course to private lesson study for young aspiring musicians. In this class students will be introduced to instruments of the orchestra, basic musical terms, and concepts of music theory and literacy which include rhythm, pitch, and notation. The class will also include a weekly listening portion, where students will engage with a wide variety of classical music from different eras. Students will use their imagination, voice, and creativity to discover their Mini Mozart within!
ENROLL HERE
Welcome Colleen to our Violin Faculty!
Colleen started studying Suzuki violin at the age of 5. She continued her study of music throughout her schooling and completed a Bachelor of Music in violin performance as well as a Bachelor of Arts in physics at Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. She also received a Performance Diploma from Indiana University South Bend studying with the Euclid Quartet. Colleen has performed at Lincoln Center, and has been a featured performer at Rocky Ridge Music Center, Brevard Music Festival, as well as with the American Modern Ensemble. She has worked with artists such as Keith Lockhart, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Dave Eggar, and Joann Faletta. As an orchestral musician, Colleen plays with numerous orchestras including the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Kentucky and the American Modern Orchestra. She has studied with distinguished teachers such as Almita Vamos, Dr. Benjamin Sung, Susan Waterbury, and Gregory Fulkerson. Colleen is also an enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about spreading musical opportunity through inclusive music education.
Copy of Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Saturday November 23rd
6:30 Doors and light reception
7:00 - 8:00 salon
8:00 - 8:30 mingle
FREE
The Old Louisville Speed Mansion will ring again with music this November. The newly relocated Kentucky College of Art and Design welcomes back previous tenants, The Louisville Academy of Music, to Hattie Speed’s music room to host a winter salon. The program will feature LAM students and faculty plus special guests Ruth French, former Director of LAM, and Musicologist Douglas Shadle, Professor at Vanderbilt. Learn about the rich history of the mansion and enjoy an evening of chamber music with gingerbread and mulled wine cozy behind the walls of a Louisville treasure.
Program:
Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Saturday November 23rd
This Little Light of Mine
Dona Nobis Pacem
Silent Night
Children’s Choir directed by Laura Atkinson
singers:Jake Bennett-Lauer, Eleanor Faversham, Crawford Mcgraw, Emilia Moss, Charlie Parker, Aria Rich, Nora Steigerwalt, Angely Varona
Schubert Trio No 1 D 471
Jingle Bells Arranged by James Pierpont
Caleb Dries, Sowmyan Viswanathan, Derek Siebert, saxophones
Cantata BWV 82 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Jason Steigerwalt, voice
John Austin Clark, piano
Memories of the Louisville Academy of Music’s years in the Speed Home
Ruth French, former director
Robert French Sonata, II
Sara Callaway, violin
Ruth French, piano
Music In Hattie Speed’s World
Douglas Shadle, guest speaker
Dvorak Sonatina, I
Meg Martin, violin
Emily Steinbach, piano
Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118
Emily Steinbach, piano
LAM at Light Up Louisville!!
Our Saxophone Trio lead by teacher Derek Siebert and our Children’s Choir led by Laura Atkinson will kick off Light Up Louisville this year on November 29th at 3pm!
More at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/city-events/light-louisville
Clayton Stephenson joins LAM students for Chamber Music and a Masterclass
The Louisville Academy of Music is honored to host the Gheens Great Expectations artist Clayton Stephenson for a recital and masterclass with students from our school and around the community.
Named the 2017 U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, Lang Lang Music Foundation Young Scholar Clayton Stephenson is prize winner of the 2015 Van Cliburn Junior International Competition and 2016 Cooper International Competition. He is also a proud recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship.
Highlights of Clayton’s burgeoning career include recitals at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, the Kissinger Sommer Festival in Bad Kissinger, BeethovenFest in Bonn, Star and Rising Star in Munich, and at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Clayton’s orchestral performance includes Chicago Sinfonietta Season Opening Concert at Chicago’s Symphony Center, the Colour of Music Festival Gala Concert at Charleston Gaillard Center, the Midwest Young Artists Symphony at the Ravinia Festival and Chicago’s Millennium Park Pritzker Pavilion, and with the International Youth Orchestra at the United Nations General Assembly Hall on the 69th U.N. Day. Most recently, Clayton appeared at “Grammy Salute to Classical Music” Concert at Carnegie Stern Auditorium.
Clayton was admitted into the Juilliard Pre-College at age ten. Currently, He is studies at the Harvard/NEC Dual Degree program, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics at Harvard University and Master Degree in piano performance at the New England Conservatory with Wha Kyung Byun.
Thank you to the The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and Jeff Jamner for this incredible opportunity.
Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Saturday November 23rd
6:30 Doors and light reception
7:00 - 8:00 salon
8:00 - 8:30 mingle
FREE
The Old Louisville Speed Mansion will ring again with music this November. The newly relocated Kentucky College of Art and Design welcomes back previous tenants, The Louisville Academy of Music, to Hattie Speed’s music room to host a winter salon. The program will feature LAM students and faculty plus special guests Ruth French, former Director of LAM, and Musicologist Douglas Shadle, Professor at Vanderbilt. Learn about the rich history of the mansion and enjoy an evening of chamber music with gingerbread and mulled wine cozy behind the walls of a Louisville treasure.
Program:
Hattie’s Salon: The Louisville Academy of Music Returns to the KYCAD Mansion
Saturday November 23rd
This Little Light of Mine
Dona Nobis Pacem
Silent Night
Children’s Choir directed by Laura Atkinson
singers:Jake Bennett-Lauer, Eleanor Faversham, Crawford Mcgraw, Emilia Moss, Charlie Parker, Aria Rich, Nora Steigerwalt, Angely Varona
Schubert Trio No 1 D 471
Jingle Bells Arranged by James Pierpont
Caleb Dries, Sowmyan Viswanathan, Derek Siebert, saxophones
Cantata BWV 82 by Johann Sebastian Bach
Jason Steigerwalt, voice
John Austin Clark, piano
Memories of the Louisville Academy of Music’s years in the Speed Home
Ruth French, former director
Robert French Sonata, II
Sara Callaway, violin
Ruth French, piano
Music In Hattie Speed’s World
Douglas Shadle, guest speaker
Dvorak Sonatina, I
Meg Martin, violin
Emily Steinbach, piano
Brahms Intermezzo Op. 118
Emily Steinbach, piano
Louisville/Port au Prince Musical Exchange
The Holy Trinity Music School from Port au Prince, Haiti visited Louisville September 19th-22nd. We hosted 2 of their students for music lessons, took 4 of our students to dinner with their choir, and invited a few LAM students and families and Laura Atkinson, our voice teacher, to their concert on Saturday night. It was a beautiful week of sharing music across language and cultures and we look forward to working again with the Holy Trinity Music School in the future.
LAM and Holy Trinity students sing together before the Saturday concert.