February 27, 2026: Friday Medley
Happy Friday!
Special Theme Recital Opportunity
Our special Theme Recital opportunity, “Songs of Ireland & Latin America,” on Friday, March 13, evening, at Chamber Music OC in Lake Forest, is coming up soon! 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.
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 Completed!
Wish our participating students success! They have completed and submitted their CM exams this past 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: What Are Woodwind Instruments?
A: The woodwind family includes the flute, piccolo, recorder, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, and other instruments that produce sound through air and, in many cases, reeds. Learning a woodwind instrument helps students develop focused listening, breath control, fine motor coordination, and disciplined practice habits.
Because woodwind players must constantly adjust pitch, tone, and balance within an ensemble, they learn attention to detail, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills that strongly support success in academics. These instruments also place students in bands and orchestras where teamwork, responsibility, and perseverance are essential, helping young musicians grow into confident, capable learners both in and beyond the classroom.
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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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