May Note-Worthy News
Signature Student Receives Music Degree
By Director Jennifer Hickle
On Monday, April 23, I had the amazing privilege of attending the Sr. Piano Recital of one of my very first piano students!
Meghan Walsh came to me as a shy 8 year old, but over the next 10 years of lessons, she blossomed into a hard-working,
determined student. Despite many personal obstacles, she is graduating from Augsburg with a degree in music this month!
Her goal is to pursue a master’s degree in music theory and to become a music theory teacher. I could not be more proud!
In addition to hearing Meghan’s beautiful music, another joy of the evening was to visit with families that attended her recital
that had also taken lessons with Signature. These families are neighbors and friends and it was in their neighborhood that
Signature School of Music was born!
One mom reported: “When Jay comes home from college, the first thing he does is sit down at the piano and play! He makes
such beautiful music come out of the piano that was given to me by my grandmother.” Another mom told me that her son
loves to “write and arrange music on his Mac computer n his dorm room.” This brings joy to my heart! The goal of Signature
School of Music is to create lifelong lovers of music! Through hearing these testimonies, I know MY dreams for all our
Signature students are becoming a reality!
Summer is Nearly Here!
We are OPEN all Summer!
Is This the Summer You Sing, Act, and Dance on Stage?
Our sister company, Front Porch Musical Theatre, has opened enrollment for their Summer Musical Theatre Camps! For
dates, prices, and details, scan the QR code or go to www.FrontPorchMusicalTheatre.com!
What makes Front Porch different?
We are a teaching school, and not audition-based. Everyone who enrolls receives a part, based on their skill and growth.
Every student learns and grows under the direction of dedicated teachers. If you’ve never been in musical theatre, or if you
have a ton of experience, we have a place for you! We are family-friendly and committed to excellence in our morals,
standards, and in every class, as well as the finished product, which always ends in a full-production, on stage.
Check Out These Camps!
"Princesses and Heroes" (a fairytale adventure camp for younger students!)
"Sing, Act, Wiggle, Twist & Bounce" (for those little actors with energy!)
"The Music Man" (our first true Broadway Musical for our older students!)
"On the Radio" (featuring the hits from the '30's,'40's,'50's,'60's& '70's!)
"Back to the Creekbank" (a Christian fun-filled fishing musical!)
"Theatre Dance" (learn new skills with our excellent choreographer, Miss Mary!)
"How Does Your Garden Grow" (we kick off the summer with this FUN camp!)
"E-I-E-I Oops!" (this one is filled with lots of laughs and animals that sing & dance!)
Staff Spotlight: Michaela Barrett
Place of birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Education: B.S Vocal Music Education at St. Cloud State University
Hobbies: working out, cooking, making bracelets, traveling, hanging out with friends
Favorite Food: anything chocolate
Favorite Ice cream: cookies and cream or cookie dough
Pet: a fish named Big Blue
Favorite Vacation spot: Mexico or Minnesota Boundary Waters
Place I hope to visit: Italy
Instrument I teach: Piano, Voice
Philosophy of teaching: Teaching is loving what you do every day and guiding someone else into loving that same
thing.
Favorite thing about teaching: When my students come back proud of what they learned during the week and eager
to show me at the next lesson.
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Anna, violin: Mondays, 3:00-7:00pm SOLD OUT
Emily, piano: Mondays, 3:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Chris, guitar: Mondays, 4:00-8:30pm SOLD OUT
Emily, piano: Tuesdays, 3:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
KaraLynn, piano: Tuesdays, 2:00-8:15pm SOLD OUT
Annabel, piano: Tuesdays, 4:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
James, voice: Thursdays, 4:00-7:00pm SOLD OUT
Michaela, voice: Wednesday, 3:00-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Chris, guitar: Wednesday, 4:00-7:30pm SOLD OUT
Evan, guitar: Wednesday, 4:30-8:00pm only one
Welcome, New Students & Upgrades!
Ava S. Voice
Angie H. Guitar
Grace B. Piano
Jessica R. Piano
Dilan L. Piano/ Guitar
Jared F. Drums
Lauren A. Guitar
Julia M. Guitar
Jasmine G. Piano
Dayna L. Voice
For Quick Updates and Reminders, “Like” Signature School of Music on Facebook!
Reports from happy Customers on Facebook this month:
“Grace had her first piano lesson this week. She may be the most excited student ever. Her teacher was awesome. :)
Thanks.”
“I cannot see my daughter, she cannot see me... But I love what I am hearing of her! Her music teacher is absolutely fantastic
with her!!”
“Want you to know.... Michaela was absolutely fantastic with Lauren tonight for her 1st voice lesson! We are thrilled to have
joined your studio with such amazing staff. Thanks!! :-)”
Search on Facebook for: Signature School of Music
Encouragement Corner
Signature School of Music was designed to be an inspirational, encouraging place to learn and grow. That’s why you’ll see
inspiring quotes on the walls of each of our studios. Here are some more of my favorite quotes! Hope they inspire you today.
- Jen Hickle, Director
There are two pains in life: 1) the pain of discipline. 2) the pain of regret. You make the choice. —Unknown
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe. ~Whitney Houston.
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward,
you're always in the same place. ~Nora Roberts
Signature Student Receives Music Degree
By Director Jennifer Hickle
On Monday, April 23, I had the amazing privilege of attending the Sr. Piano Recital of one of my very first piano students!
Meghan Walsh came to me as a shy 8 year old, but over the next 10 years of lessons, she blossomed into a hard-working,
determined student. Despite many personal obstacles, she is graduating from Augsburg with a degree in music this month!
Her goal is to pursue a master’s degree in music theory and to become a music theory teacher. I could not be more proud!
In addition to hearing Meghan’s beautiful music, another joy of the evening was to visit with families that attended her recital
that had also taken lessons with Signature. These families are neighbors and friends and it was in their neighborhood that
Signature School of Music was born!
One mom reported: “When Jay comes home from college, the first thing he does is sit down at the piano and play! He makes
such beautiful music come out of the piano that was given to me by my grandmother.” Another mom told me that her son
loves to “write and arrange music on his Mac computer n his dorm room.” This brings joy to my heart! The goal of Signature
School of Music is to create lifelong lovers of music! Through hearing these testimonies, I know MY dreams for all our
Signature students are becoming a reality!
Summer is Nearly Here!
We are OPEN all Summer!
Is This the Summer You Sing, Act, and Dance on Stage?
Our sister company, Front Porch Musical Theatre, has opened enrollment for their Summer Musical Theatre Camps! For
dates, prices, and details, scan the QR code or go to www.FrontPorchMusicalTheatre.com!
What makes Front Porch different?
We are a teaching school, and not audition-based. Everyone who enrolls receives a part, based on their skill and growth.
Every student learns and grows under the direction of dedicated teachers. If you’ve never been in musical theatre, or if you
have a ton of experience, we have a place for you! We are family-friendly and committed to excellence in our morals,
standards, and in every class, as well as the finished product, which always ends in a full-production, on stage.
Check Out These Camps!
"Princesses and Heroes" (a fairytale adventure camp for younger students!)
"Sing, Act, Wiggle, Twist & Bounce" (for those little actors with energy!)
"The Music Man" (our first true Broadway Musical for our older students!)
"On the Radio" (featuring the hits from the '30's,'40's,'50's,'60's& '70's!)
"Back to the Creekbank" (a Christian fun-filled fishing musical!)
"Theatre Dance" (learn new skills with our excellent choreographer, Miss Mary!)
"How Does Your Garden Grow" (we kick off the summer with this FUN camp!)
"E-I-E-I Oops!" (this one is filled with lots of laughs and animals that sing & dance!)
Staff Spotlight: Michaela Barrett
Place of birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Education: B.S Vocal Music Education at St. Cloud State University
Hobbies: working out, cooking, making bracelets, traveling, hanging out with friends
Favorite Food: anything chocolate
Favorite Ice cream: cookies and cream or cookie dough
Pet: a fish named Big Blue
Favorite Vacation spot: Mexico or Minnesota Boundary Waters
Place I hope to visit: Italy
Instrument I teach: Piano, Voice
Philosophy of teaching: Teaching is loving what you do every day and guiding someone else into loving that same
thing.
Favorite thing about teaching: When my students come back proud of what they learned during the week and eager
to show me at the next lesson.
Is Your Teacher Sold Out?
Anna, violin: Mondays, 3:00-7:00pm SOLD OUT
Emily, piano: Mondays, 3:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Chris, guitar: Mondays, 4:00-8:30pm SOLD OUT
Emily, piano: Tuesdays, 3:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
KaraLynn, piano: Tuesdays, 2:00-8:15pm SOLD OUT
Annabel, piano: Tuesdays, 4:30-8:00pm SOLD OUT
James, voice: Thursdays, 4:00-7:00pm SOLD OUT
Michaela, voice: Wednesday, 3:00-8:00pm SOLD OUT
Chris, guitar: Wednesday, 4:00-7:30pm SOLD OUT
Evan, guitar: Wednesday, 4:30-8:00pm only one
Welcome, New Students & Upgrades!
Ava S. Voice
Angie H. Guitar
Grace B. Piano
Jessica R. Piano
Dilan L. Piano/ Guitar
Jared F. Drums
Lauren A. Guitar
Julia M. Guitar
Jasmine G. Piano
Dayna L. Voice
For Quick Updates and Reminders, “Like” Signature School of Music on Facebook!
Reports from happy Customers on Facebook this month:
“Grace had her first piano lesson this week. She may be the most excited student ever. Her teacher was awesome. :)
Thanks.”
“I cannot see my daughter, she cannot see me... But I love what I am hearing of her! Her music teacher is absolutely fantastic
with her!!”
“Want you to know.... Michaela was absolutely fantastic with Lauren tonight for her 1st voice lesson! We are thrilled to have
joined your studio with such amazing staff. Thanks!! :-)”
Search on Facebook for: Signature School of Music
Encouragement Corner
Signature School of Music was designed to be an inspirational, encouraging place to learn and grow. That’s why you’ll see
inspiring quotes on the walls of each of our studios. Here are some more of my favorite quotes! Hope they inspire you today.
- Jen Hickle, Director
There are two pains in life: 1) the pain of discipline. 2) the pain of regret. You make the choice. —Unknown
I decided long ago never to walk in anyone's shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe. ~Whitney Houston.
If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward,
you're always in the same place. ~Nora Roberts
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