March 27, 2026: Friday Medley
Happy Friday
Our Spring Quarter Studio Recitals are happening this Saturday & Sunday, 3/28 & 3/29, in the afternoon, at the Laguna Hills Community Center. We wish all our performers and families a wonderful and joyous time!
Last Call for Destination Recital
We must reach the minimum number of participants by April 5th, to move forward with our Destination Recital. If you are interested in attending, don’t wait… sign up before April 5th!
This year’s (2026) annual Destination Recital is scheduled to take place on Mother’s Day weekend, 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 before April 5th here!
Save the Date for Summer Recitals
Our Summer Quarter Studio Recitals will take place on Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, afternoon & early evening, at Shepherd of the Hills, Mission Viejo. Sign ups will become available in early April.
FSP (Families Support Performers)
Thank you to our Families Support Performers participants for our Spring recitals. We appreciate the families who have signed up to help out at our studio recitals, and provide decorations and gift bags! You can sign up for upcoming recitals when you register for the recital, or email the Office.
Concert Performance Team
Our next CPT recital will be Sunday April 19, 2026 at Sea Bluffs in Dana Point.
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!
Music Playdates in the Parks
Upcoming music playdates are (click here for the calendar on our website):
Last one before Spring Break!
3/28: Niguel Heights Park, Laguna Niguel
After Spring Break, playdates will continue on most Wednesday and Saturday mornings, 10:30-11:15 am. Bring friends, and find us near the playgrounds!
Spring Break
Our Spring Break is a scheduled off-period, from April 1 to April 9 2026. The school will be closed; no regular lessons during this vacation time. (Also no Forum during this period; we will host Forum on May 1, 2, & 3.)
Our calendar is available online, and posted in the studio and lesson rooms.
Q: What are the similarities and differences between the flute and the piccolo?
A: As the flute's little sibling, the piccolo (or "small" in Italian) is a half-sized version of the flute with similar fingerings. The main difference between the two is that the piccolo plays an octave up, giving it a higher pitch and sound. Flute players often also learn to play piccolo and may play both in a band or orchestra. Like flutes, piccolos are part of the woodwind family of instruments and have been around since the early 1700's.
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Have a magical Friday, a Blessed Palm Sunday, Holy Week, & Passover, a Happy Easter, a Happy Springtime, 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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