Accolades and Programs
We have been blessed with an abundance of musical experiences, performances, and activities. Special thanks to the parents, students, and event coordinators for helping make all of this possible! Our programs, field trips, and student achievements are listed below. If you are one of my students and you have other news that you would like me to post, send an email.
Newspaper Articles
Rancho Santa Margarita Patch Whiz Biz: Suwardi Music Studio
Rancho Santa Margarita Patch Whiz Kids:
- Laura, 1st Grade Cello and Composition
- Allysa, 2nd Grade Violin and Composition
- Sophie, 3rd Grade Violin and Native American Flute
- Nicky, 3rd Grade Violin
- Chris, 6th Grade Violin
- Madison, 6th Grade Saxophone
- Sydney, 6th Grade Baritone
Concerts
Solo Recital (January)
Student Composition Concerts (March)
Spring Concert (May)
Summer Concert (August)
Halloween Concert (October)
Christmas Concert (December)
Incentive Programs:
Music Stars (January-May)
Summer Music Challenge (June-August)
Fall Goals (September-December)
Practice Cards (all year)
Clinics and Workshops:
African Drumming Workshop with Fred Jones, Abalaye African Dance Ensemble
Flute Master Class with Sir James Galway at San Diego State University
Irish Fiddle Music Workshop and Concert Performance with Celtic Spring
Spring Music Studio Workshops
String Orchestra Clinic with Dr. Racheli Galay, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, Illinois
Viola Fest LA at the Colburn School, Los Angeles
Community Performances:
Atria Woodbridge Nursing Home, Irvine, CA
CHOC Children's Hospital, Orange, CA
Covington Care Center, Aliso Viejo, CA
Granny's Place, Mission Viejo, CA
Knott's Berry Farm, Buena Park, CA
Laguna Hills Mall, Laguna Hills, CA
Laguna Niguel Community Center Seniors' Club, Laguna Niguel, CA
Lake Forest Beach and Tennis Club, Lake Forest, CA
Mariners' Church Wedding Performance, Irvine, CA
MeoowzResQ Fundraiser Performance, Lake Forest, CA
Park Terrace Retirement Home, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
San Francisco Solano Church Wedding Performance, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Shops at Mission Viejo, Mission Viejo, CA
Soka University's International Festival, Aliso Viejo, CA
Concert and Rehearsal Field Trip Experiences
Cal State Fullerton's Cello Extravaganza
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago World Music Festival
Concordia University's Concert on the Green Wind Orchestra
Irvine Valley College's Wind Symphony
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Notre Dame Symphony
Pacific Symphony
VanderCook College of Music's String Ensemble and Symphonic Band
San Diego Symphony
Honor Festival Rehearsals and Performances:
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) Southern Section Honor Festival, Calabasas, California
Capistrano Unified School District Honor Festival, Orange County, California
VanderCook College of Music's Middle Level HonorFest, Chicago, Illinois
Competitions:
Our students have entered in and received recognition in these competitions. Depending upon competition rules, some allowed the students to prepare for them in their lessons and classes, but others required the students to work on their own using personal knowledge and skills acquired.
ACT-SO Regional and National Competitions
Chicago Public Schools' Solo and Ensemble Contest
ISSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest
PTA Reflections Competition