I want to begin the newsletter by telling you have much I appreciate your effort and commitment to playing violin. It is not an easy instrument to play and I know you have all made huge improvements this semester. You have all done a lot of hard work at home and that makes it possible for us to learn a lot and have a lot of fun in our lessons. Thank you for being such wonderful students!

The month of November is full of fun activities.

• ·         Our group lesson will be Saturday, November 3^rd at SugarSpace (616 Wilmington Avenue). Book 1 will be 10:30-11:30am and Book 2+ will be 11:30-12:30. Advanced group members should make every effort to attend as we will be planning and practicing for our Christmas outreach recital. (Mariel, Enma, JT, Katiana, Jamie, Spencer, Regan, Savita)

• ·         I ordered Christmas books and they are now available. If you do not have the pink, Christmas duet book please add $6.50 to your November tuition for your book.

• ·         Recital Rehearsal: Our wonderful pianist, Megan Titensor, is having a group rehearsal at her home : Friday, November 9^th in the afternoon. I will have a sign-up for your time. Fees for the group rehearsal are: Book 1 $7  Book 2 $10  Book 3 $13 Book 4+ $20 (payable to Mrs. Sandberg) If you are unavailable for this time you may contact Megan for a private rehearsal. Fees for this are a little more. If you would like to play for your student or provide your own accompanist please let me know.

• ·         Our fall recital will be Wednesday, November 14^th at 7pm. Please arrive at 6:30pm for tuning. The recital will be held at the Holladay City Hall, 4580 South 2300 East. Parking is available in front or behind the building. Please feel free to invite friends and family! The students have been working hard to prepare and we would like to acknowledge their achievements.

• ·         Thanksgiving - No regular lessons November 19-23.