March 7, 2026: Saturday Remix
Teachers and Staff: Happy Saturday!
”Regular recitals give students meaningful goals to work toward, helping them stay motivated and focused in their weekly lessons and practice. Performing for family and friends builds confidence, resilience, and pride as students experience the joy of sharing their music with others. Recitals also strengthen the sense of musical community, allowing students to hear and encourage one another while celebrating the progress they have made together.”
Encourage Recital Participation
Thank you to teachers who consistently encourage your students to participate in recitals. All teachers, please be sure to encourage your students! Recitals are among the best motivators for student practice and preparation, and continuing to take lessons since they get to make music out in the world!
Remember that students should be actively developing their repertoire of memorized music that they can play any time, anywhere, for anyone! So they should always be ready to perform some of their music in recitals. Also remember that even very beginners should be encouraged to participate. Very young students and very beginners can play very simple things that they have learned, and start getting comfortable being on stage.
March Recitals
Our special Theme Recital, “Songs of Ireland & Latin America,” takes place on Friday, March 13, evening, at Chamber Music OC in Lake Forest. Participating students will perform both Irish and Latin American music.
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!
Our Spring Quarter Studio Recitals take place Saturday & Sunday, 3/28 & 3/29, in the afternoon, at the Laguna Hills Community Center.
More Recital Opportunities
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!
Our studio Concert Performance Team 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!
Upcoming Off-days
In March 2026, we have two scheduled off-days (school is closed; no lessons):
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick’s Day)
Friday, March 20, 2026 (Nowruz / Persian New Year)
No regularly scheduled lessons on these two days only. (We then will have a longer off-week period in early April, from 4/1 - 4/9 2026.)
Q: Can a student/family attend a recital simply to watch for the first time?
A: Yes! Students and families can attend a recital to watch. Sometimes this can help a student ease their nerves. We ask students/families to still complete the recital sign up form, so we know they’re coming! They can indicate they will be observing only.
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Thank you, everyone, for all that you do!
Have a magical Saturday, a musical weekend, and a safe and healthy coming week.
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)
Lake Forest School of Music
Baker Ranch, CA 92630
(949) 402-7210
www.dennisfraynemusicstudios.com
www.lagunaniguelschoolofmusic.com
www.lakeforestschoolofmusic.com
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