The Rockwall School of Music’s Spring Recitals are quickly approaching. This year’s Spring Recitals will be held on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st. Call 972-722-6874 for details.
SPRING BREAK – No Lessons
There are no scheduled lessons for the week of Monday, March 13th through Saturday, March 18th for Spring Break. Lessons will resume on Monday, March 20th. Have a safe and relaxing break!!
Summer Priority Registration
The Rockwall School of Music will be conducting priority registration for all current students for the upcoming summer semester from March 1-31. All students planning to continue lessons throughout the summer can register for their current day and time by contacting the front desk during their weekly lesson, calling (972) 722-6874 or via email to office@rockwallmusic.com. The summer semester is June 5 through August 25.
All students enrolled for the entire summer semester will receive priority registration for the upcoming fall semester in August.
RSM Open House and Summer Preview
You are invited to attend our Spring 2017 Open House and Summer Preview on Monday, February 27th from 3:30-6:00 p.m. at the Rockwall School of Music. Get a sneek peek at the teachers and upcoming summer programs. If you have always had a desire to take lessons for piano, violin, viola, cello, voice, drums, ukelele or guitar, stop in and see us. We would be happy to answer any questions you may have or get you enrolled for summer. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Homeschool Orchestra Offered at Rockwall School of Music
What does a quarterback without a team, an entrepreneur without a business and an instrumentalist without an orchestra have in common? Each of these are skilled individuals who need something larger than themselves to feel complete. The Rockwall School of Music has dedicated the past 20 years to providing the highest quality lesson possible and is now expanding to offer homeschool students an opportunity to be part of a larger community of musicians.
‘Homeschool families frequently ask if we have some music options that allow for group interaction’, said Russ Porter, director of the Rockwall School of Music. ‘They spoke and we listened’ said Porter, who has spent several months securing an orchestra director and organizing the details to make this idea a reality.
This orchestra is for violin, viola, cello, or bass, players with one or more years of experience through private lessons and have completed the Suzuki Book 1. Advanced students will also have the opportunity to also perform in a chamber ensemble.
The orchestra will rehearse weekly on Tuesdays from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, beginning February 7th. The orchestra will be under the direction of Mr. Rob Flickinger, concert master of Park Cities Orchestra. He will arrange the orchestra parts to accommodate advanced and intermediate players. ‘It is recommended that students have at least one year of experience in order to participate in this orchestra’ said Flickinger. Students with less experience may participate with a recommendation from their private instructor. Music will be written/arranged to accommodate and challenge players of all levels.
There is a monthly tuition of $50.00 with family discounts available upon request. To secure your students place in this unique opportunity, please contact the office of the Rockwall School Music at 972-722-6874 or Office@RockwallMusic.com. Space is limited.
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Observance of Martin Luther King Day
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, no lessons will be held on Monday, January 16, 2017. The RSM offices will also be closed. Lessons will continue and offices will be open on Tuesday, January 17th.
Anniversary Special – Small Group Guitar or Piano Class for Beginners
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, we are offering beginner guitar or piano lessons for only $20 a lesson for 10 weeks! Enroll now with one of our qualified university-trained guitar or piano teachers. Small group classes are offered M-F (afternoon and evenings) as well as Saturday mornings. To schedule the day and time that best fits with your schedule, call our office today: 972-722-6874. Classes begin in late January.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Our offices will be CLOSED from Thursday, December 22nd through January 8th. Lessons will resume the week of January 9th. All of the staff of RSM would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will see you in 2017!
Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive for Helping Hands Charity
Join us in supporting local residents in need this holiday season by dropping off the following items at the Rockwall School of Music before November 16th.
Donations will be delivered to Rockwall’s Helping Hands Food Pantry.
Items Needed by Helping Hands for Thanksgiving Food Baskets:
- Turkeys
- Hams
- Dressing / stuffing mix
- Boxed instant potatoes
- Canned cranberry sauce
- Canned pumpkin
- Canned yams / canned sweet potatoes
- Canned fruit
- Fresh fruit
- Soup: cream of mushroom or cream of chicken
- Rice
- Cooking oil
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cake mix and frosting
Except for turkeys, hams or fresh fruit, please deliver items to Rockwall School of Music (749 Justin Rd. in Rockwall) or to Helping Hands by Wednesday, November 16. Please deliver turkey, hams or fruit by Friday, November 18 at 401 West Rusk, Rockwall.
Thanks so much! We are grateful for your support.
City of Rockwall commemorates Rockwall School of Music’s 20-year anniversary
BLUE RIBBON NEWS (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 18, 2016) The City of Rockwall recognized a remarkable milestone for the Rockwall School of Music during a meeting of the city council on Monday, Oct. 17.
Rockwall Mayor Jim Pruitt read the following proclamation in honor of Rockwall School of Music’s 20-year anniversary serving residents of all ages in the county:
“Whereas for 20 years the Rockwall School of Music has been providing music instruction to more than 5,000 residents in Rockwall County and the surrounding communities; and
Whereas the Rockwall School of Music is the only school of music in Rockwall that provides private and small group music lessons to students of all ages in piano, guitar, voice, musical theatre, drums, bass, strings, woodwinds and brass; and
Whereas the Rockwall School of Music hires over 22 university-trained instructors annually, with multiple years of teaching experience; and
Whereas the Rockwall School of Music works closely with Rockwall ISD’s Fine Arts program to enhance their music education; and
Whereas the Rockwall School of Music brings music into the lives of more than 400 students annually while creating over 300 music-related jobs in our community for the past 20 years; and
Whereas students of the Rockwall School of Music find that the training received at RSM has prepared some for music degrees, some to become professional music instructors, many to become performers and others who have found music to be an outlet for their musical creativity.
Therefore I, Jim Pruitt, Rockwall mayor, do hereby proclaim Oct. 17, 2016 as Rockwall School of Music 20th Anniversary Celebration Day in the City of Rockwall, and encourage all citizens to applaud Rockwall School of Music’s successful implementation of being a creative musical treasure as available to all our residents, and join us in celebrating their noteworthy accomplishment in being with us for the last 20 years.”
Rockwall School of Music was voted Best Music Studio/Lessons in Living Magazine’s 2016 Readers Choice Awards. It’s 3,000 sq. ft. facility is located at 749 Justin Road (one block north of the new courthouse) comprises a dozen teaching studios – each a distraction-free zone with soundproof walls and solid doors with windows. Professional instructors share their passion and expertise in a supportive setting that welcomes beginning and experienced musicians alike.
For more information visit rockwallmusic.com/.
Story and photo by Austin Wells, Blue Ribbon News editor / senior reporter.