Happy Birthday Issue 6 to our July students! NOTES & PHRASES July 2017

Clare G. Brendan S. Gavin W. Mark Your Calendars! A Publication of Music Makers of Western Springs Caroline G. Nora L. Manny M. JULY IS NATIONAL ANTI-BOREDOM MONTH! Sloane G. Nicole T. Charlotte M. MMT PRESENTS: Abigail D. Jillian Y. Maeve M. Les Misérables MMT Presents ...... p. 1 Luke M. Sophie K. Kyler H. 7/4 ...... INDEPENDENCE DAY (July 13 - 16) Kiddie Korner ...... p. 1 7/4 ...... Music Makers CLOSED William S. David F. Sophia S. Steinway & Sons Rentals ...... p. 2 7/10-14 ...... Wee Sing July Camp Matthew G. Madeleine G. Declan W. Welcome New Students! ...... p. 3 Claire M. Riley M. Penelope L. 7/10-14 ...... Piano 101 July Camps Teacher Feature ...... p. 3 Ellie C. Eva V. Olivia L. 7/13-16 ...... Les Misérables Performances A Note from the Directors ...... p. 3 Hunter F. Scotty C. Lucas C. 7/21 ...... In the Heights Rehearsals Begin Birthday Wishes ...... p. 4

Upcoming Events ...... p. 4 For more information, call us at 708-246-8222 or visit us at www.musicmakerstudio.com!

The epic tale of broken dreams, passion and Kiddie Korner redemption is set against a nation is the throes of revolution. Riddle Time

Winner of over 100 international awards and Why did the banana go to the seen by over 65 million people worldwide, Les doctor? Misérables is an epic and uplifting story about the survival of the human spirit. 4211 Grand Ave 2nd Floor In 19th century France, Jean Valjean is released Western Springs, IL 60558 from years of unjust imprisonment, but finds ph 708-246-8222 nothing in store for him but mistrust and

mistreatment. He breaks his parole in hopes of well! peeling [email protected] He wasn’t www.musicmakerstudio.com starting a new life, initiating a lifelong struggle for redemption as he is relentlessly pursued by Joke Time police inspector Javert, who refuses to believe Valjean can change his ways. Q: What is a golf club’s favorite music?

Performances will be held at Lyons Township High School (North Campus) Auditorium located at 100 S. Brainard, Western Springs, IL. They will take place on Thursday, July 13th, Friday, July

14th and Saturday, July 15th at 7:30pm, and on

Sunday, July 16th at 3:00pm. For ticket A: Swing! information and to make purchases, please visit Have a joke/riddle to submit? Email us at: www.musicmakerstheatre.com/tickets. Page | 4 [email protected] Page | 1

TEACHER FEATURE Music Makers of Western Springs is pleased to welcome our newest faculty member, Please join us in welcoming our new Megan Yeung! and returning students who have recently joined us for lessons! Megan began her musical EVERYONE WINS with Our studies in Hong Kong at the age Katie K. Nora L Jack B. of three, studying the violin with Mr. Ping Wing Chan of the NEW REFERRAL PROGRAM! Chloe K. Olivia L. Jaden X. Hong Kong Philharmonic. Michael G. Anthony J. Olive B. She was introduced to the viola in the fourth grade, and has since fallen in love with the rich, warm sound of the instrument. Claire W. Anne G. Paul J. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Music Performance Sachin T. Bailey S. Evan S. degree, studying with renowned pedagogues Almita and Roland Vamos. Sophia T. William S. Thomas J. Colin B. Erol C. Jacob J. Megan performed with the Libertyville String Quartet as their Grace K. Mary C. Joseph J. violinist and violist for four years. She also taught violin and viola for two years at Bravo Waukegan and continues to maintain a Ava L. Kate H. Lux C. small private studio of students. She has been accepted to study Aiden L. Sienna P. Hannah H. at music festivals such as: Tanglewood Institute at Boston University, Chautauqua Music Festival, and Philadelphia Victoria S. Adelyn P. Katie D. International Music House Festival. She has also had the Kevin B. Sophie K. Jocelyn C. opportunity as a soloist and orchestral musician to work with cellist Yo Yo Ma, composer Bryce Dessner, and San Francisco Symphony’s principal violist Jonathan Vinocour.”

Megan teaches violin and viola on Saturdays. To set up lessons with her, please call us at 708-246-8222!

A Note from the Directors

“Now raise your goblet of rock! It’s a toast to those who rock!!” –from School of Rock

We’d like to raise a toast to our 3rd – 8th graders, who did a phenomenal job last month in School of Rock, and to our cute K – 2nd graders, who performed in Suessical the Musical! For the month of July, we look forward to our high school/college production of Les Misérables. We strongly encourage you to come out and see this amazing show, featuring some of the most talented young adults in the area! In August, we will be presenting In the Heights – written by (Hamilton creator, Lin-Manuel Miranda). We have had many new faces come out to audition for these productions and are thrilled to have so many new Music Makers family members! The excitement continues to bubble about our new building! Have you been by to see the progress? The roof and windows are our most-recent installations. Please continue to stay tuned! We also want to thank all our families who continue to recommend Music Makers to their neighbors, friends and family. We hope all of our Music Makers families are enjoying their summer so far. We would like to remind everyone that the office, school and theatre programs all will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, in honor of the holiday. We wish everyone a safe and Happy Fourth of July!

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