February 20, 2026: Friday Medley
Happy Friday!
Concert Performance Team
Congratulations and thank you to our CPT performers who shared their gift of music with residents at Ivy Park in Mission Viejo last Sunday.
Our next CPT recital will be Sunday April 19, 2026 at Sea Bluffs in Dana Point. (There is no CPT recital in March.)
Our studio CPT performs in special/additional monthly concerts for appreciative audiences at different locations and venues throughout Orange County. Some students earn community service hours & credits for giving their gift of music to others! Email the office to express interest in joining!
And More Congratulations!
Congratulations to cello student Lea O., who took the CUSD middle school honor orchestra audition and got in! With teacher Mr. Yue at the Laguna Niguel School of Music.
Special Theme Recital Opportunity
We are offering a special Theme Recital opportunity, “Songs of Ireland & Latin America,” on Friday, March 13, evening, at Chamber Music OC in Lake Forest. Participating students will perform both Irish and Latin American music. Signups for this recital are open and filling up.
The objectives for participation are: Play at least two songs, pieces, or movements; Play from memory (some exceptions may apply); Play at least one song or piece that is related to or expresses each theme; Wear Irish or Latin American style costumes and accessories!
More Studio Recitals Coming Up
Our Spring Quarter Studio Recitals take place Saturday & Sunday, 3/28 & 3/29, in the afternoon, at the Laguna Hills Community Center. You can sign up early to reserve your spot!
Our annual Destination Recital takes place Mother’s Day weekend, on Saturday, May 9, all day. We will travel by train to the Namba Performing Arts Center, located in historic downtown Ventura. We will leave in the morning, have lunch, perform the recital in the afternoon, attend a special event / activity after the recital, and then enjoy an ice cream treat before we head home! Each student will receive a recital t-shirt, certificate, and fun gift bag! Sign up early here!
In addition to these performance opportunities, we also offer Forum over the first full weekend of each month, our Concert Performance Team (CPT), who perform monthly at locations throughout Orange County, Certificate of Merit, and the chance for more advanced students to put on their own solo recital. Please email office@dennisfrayne.com with questions, requests, and for more information.
Music Playdates in the Parks
Our playdate in the park on 2/25 will be an Art playdate! Clarington Park, Laguna Hills, 10:30am.
More upcoming music playdates are (click here for the calendar on our website):
2/28: Clarington Park, Laguna Hills
3/4: Crucero Park, Mission Viejo (newly renovated)
3/11 & 3/14: La Hermosa Park, Laguna Niguel
3/21: Dinosaur Park, Laguna Hills Community Center
3/28: Niguel Heights Park, Laguna Niguel
Most Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:30-11:15 am. Bring friends, and find us near the playgrounds!
Certificate of Merit Exams Underway!
Wish our participating students well as they complete their CM exams this week! They have been preparing for these events for many months, and in some cases all year!
If you are interested in learning more about CM for 2027, click here.
Q: Can we perform in the March Theme Recital and the March Studio Recitals?
A: Yes! We encourage students to perform in as many recitals as possible!
“Frequent, friendly recitals are where confidence quietly blooms, joyful and human, through the simple ritual of walking on, greeting the room, making music, and taking a gracious bow. With many chances to share — polished milestones, works-in-progress, and beloved favorites — students gather a steady string of wins that build poise, focus, a clear musical voice, and confident stage presence. Families and friends witness this growth in real time, creating a circle of encouragement that lifts everyone in the room. Over time, students stand taller, listen deeper, and play with greater freedom — onstage, in lessons, and beyond.”
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Have a magical Friday, a musical weekend, and a safe, happy, and healthy coming week(s).
Thank you,
Dennis Frayne
"Dr. Dennis"
Laguna Niguel School of Music
Dennis Frayne Music Studios
30110 Crown Valley Pkwy, Suites 105/107/108
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
(949) 844-9051 (office cell)
(949) 468-8040 (personal cell)
Lake Forest School of Music
Baker Ranch, CA 92630
(949) 402-7210
www.dennisfraynemusicstudios.com
www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com
www.lakeforestschoolofmusic.com
dfrayne@dennisfrayne.com
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