Student Events

K-12 students perform in two recitals per year. Recitals are very rewarding and are a wonderful opportunity to show off for friends and family. Performance classes are offered prior to recitals for students to play for each other and get acclimated to performing. All K-12 students must participate in both recitals.

Adult students participate in two ‘get-togethers’ per year. These are designed to be low-key events in which students can perform prepared pieces for other adult students.

The Arch Cup was founded by Caroline Hixson and is open to students from Saint Louis studios. Students of all ages play one memorized piece for a judge. Each student will receive adjudication comments and a rating (Gold, Silver, Bronze). Depending on the rating students may receive a trophy, ribbon, or certificate.

The Technique Festival is a spring festival consisting of 3 areas:

-Scale Regimen (Keyboard Skills)

-Étude

-Sight Reading

This event takes a full school year to prepare for.

This festival is currently closed to other teachers (teachers looking for an event may participate in the Arch Cup)

The Repertoire Festival is a spring festival consisting of 3 pieces:

-Sonata/Sonatina movement

-Selection from the Masterwork Classics collection

-Choice piece

This event takes a full school year to prepare for.

This festival is currently closed to other teachers (teachers looking for an event may participate in the Arch Cup)