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Student of the month, September 2018

September 2018 Michelle Barker

Each month Dr. Olga Rua chooses a student who is best well-prepared for the lessons of that month to be “Student of the Month.”

For the month of September Michelle Barker is the students of the month. Michelle is an adult student who decided to start piano lessons this Summer.  She is very dedicated and finds time to practice in her busy life.  In her own words: “I just love the sound of the piano, so I decided to take this year to learn how to play the piano.”

Congratulations Michelle for all your effort and for your love of piano!!

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Studio Awards 2017-2018

Annual Studio Awards Dr. Olga Rua Piano Studio:

These awards recognize students’ achievements and hard-work during the year 2017-2018.  At the end of each year, from September to August, all the preparation points that each student has earned for each lesson are added.  Here are the Award recipients:

Distinguished Performer Trophy:  For students who consistently perform at a very high level and advance quickly through graded repertoire.  With a cumulative score of 350 or more points.  They are:  Juniper Fairfield and Soren Fairfield.

Distinguished Performer Trophy

Distinguished Performer:  For students who are often recognized for the high quality of performances in local evaluation events.  With a cumulative score from 330 to 349.  This year is:  Reid Pfaltzgraff-Carlson.

Special Achievement:  Recognizes students who consistently do well in both lessons and local events. Their cumulative points are from 310 to 329.  They are:  Willa Cooper, Aarya Davit, Helios Arias, and Krishen Davit.

Special Achievement

Honors Medal:  Recognizes students who advance at a steady pace and participate in some local events.  Their cumulative points through the year are from 290 to 309.  They are:  Mihindu Wijesekera, Diego Ramirez Guzman, Mateo Ramirez Guzman, and Julia DiBenedetto.

Honors Medal
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Student of the Year 2017-2018

At the end of the year (September through August), the student who has been student of the month most times wins the “Student of the Year” award.  For the year 2017-2018, the Student of the Year is Reid Pfaltzgraff-Carlson.

Student of the year 2017-2018 Reid Pfaltzgraff-CarlsonCongratulations for your hard work and dedication!