Hello and welcome to the Shelly Davis Piano Studio webpage. I hope this site will help students and parents get the most out of their piano studies. You will find links to classical music and history sites, music theory games, and local events. It is also a wonderful aid for you to stay informed about upcoming studio events and assignments.
Holiday Project: Jingle Bells Theme and Variations - This was a great hit with every student arranging their own version of Jingle Bells. What a creative bunch you are! You can view your videos here:
Part 1 includes Jonathan, Eric, Hannah, Abigail, Leslie, Alexis, Caroline, Keri, Reed, Claire, and Bradie.
Part 2 includes Rhiannon, Gavin, Gabriela, Christiana, Trey, Grace, Ashlynn, Heather, Tiernan, Ella, Andrew, and Sebastian.
Part 3 includes Tracy, Jeannette, Mackenzie, Hailey, Julia, Elise, Blakeley, Austin, Dominic, Janna and bonus features including Christiana and Mrs. Davis.
October Practice Challenge - 10,000 minutes
We exceeded our goal!! In total, we practiced 12,190 minutes during the month of October. Way to go musicians!!
Holiday Project: Jingle Bells Theme and Variations - This was a great hit with every student arranging their own version of Jingle Bells. What a creative bunch you are! You can view your videos here:
Part 1 includes Jonathan, Eric, Hannah, Abigail, Leslie, Alexis, Caroline, Keri, Reed, Claire, and Bradie.
Part 2 includes Rhiannon, Gavin, Gabriela, Christiana, Trey, Grace, Ashlynn, Heather, Tiernan, Ella, Andrew, and Sebastian.
Part 3 includes Tracy, Jeannette, Mackenzie, Hailey, Julia, Elise, Blakeley, Austin, Dominic, Janna and bonus features including Christiana and Mrs. Davis.
October Practice Challenge - 10,000 minutes
We exceeded our goal!! In total, we practiced 12,190 minutes during the month of October. Way to go musicians!!
2011 TMTA Convention in Arlington, Texas
Several SDPS students performed at the annual Texas Music Teachers Convention in Arlington this past June. Students were involved in Ensemble Concerts, All-Star Festival, Convention Music Project Exhibits, Publication Competition, Original Composition Conpetition, and also served as Convention Pages. Many thanks to the students and parents who participated in this exciting event! (Start making plans for the next convention - June 14-17, 2012 at the Hyatt Regency Hotal at D/FW Airport.)
Elementary Ensemble Group
Mrs. Davis directed the ETMTA elementary ensemble as they performed "Take Me out to the Ball Game" arranged by Carol Masson. SDPS students who performed in this group are Chris H., Leslie P., Sebastian N., Tiernan P., Tracy D., and Michael H. Way to go, team!
Intermediate Ensemble Group
SDPS students, Hailey S., Rhiannon P., and Austin D. performed "Yankee Doodle Variations" arranged by Robert Vandall, directed by ETMTA teacher Jo Quinata.
High School Ensemble
SDPS student Keri D. and the High School Ensemble performed "Spanish Dance" Op. 12, No. 1 by Moszkowski, directed by ETMTA teacher, Marck Madulid.
TMTA All-Star Festival
Students who score a Superior rating at a local event (such as ETMTA Fall Festival or Achievement Auditions) are eligilble to participate in the state All-Star Festival.
At the All-Star Festival during the convention, students perform their Superior rated piece for a collegiate student and receive a critique sheet as well as potentially a gold or silver medal.
Look at all those medals!!
Congratulations to Keri, Rhiannon, Tracy, Tiernan, and Austin on a job well done.
Sebastian and Leslie performed in an earlier All-Star recital and also earned medals but I didn't have my camera ready for the photo op.
At the All-Star Festival during the convention, students perform their Superior rated piece for a collegiate student and receive a critique sheet as well as potentially a gold or silver medal.
Look at all those medals!!
Congratulations to Keri, Rhiannon, Tracy, Tiernan, and Austin on a job well done.
Sebastian and Leslie performed in an earlier All-Star recital and also earned medals but I didn't have my camera ready for the photo op.
Music Projects are exhibited in the Exhibit Hall
Sebastian presented this wonderful Convention Music Project entitled "The Music that Moves Me".
He interviewed various friends and family members about the music they enjoyed as children. Their answers represented music from the 1930's, 40's, 50's, etc all the way to music of today.
Next to each interview synopsis is a photo of Sebastian and his friend doing a dance of that era like the Twist, the Bump, the Moon Walk and Mr. Roboto!
In addition to gaining great memories and musical information, Sebastian also received a certiciate and ribbon from the state and has earned an additional point toward scholarship money when he graduates high school!!
Any student is eligible to present a Music Project for the 2012 convention (and you don't even have to attend convetion....but who would want to miss it?!) Students can work individually or with a group of other SDPS students on any musical topic they choose. Get your creative juices flowing...
He interviewed various friends and family members about the music they enjoyed as children. Their answers represented music from the 1930's, 40's, 50's, etc all the way to music of today.
Next to each interview synopsis is a photo of Sebastian and his friend doing a dance of that era like the Twist, the Bump, the Moon Walk and Mr. Roboto!
In addition to gaining great memories and musical information, Sebastian also received a certiciate and ribbon from the state and has earned an additional point toward scholarship money when he graduates high school!!
Any student is eligible to present a Music Project for the 2012 convention (and you don't even have to attend convetion....but who would want to miss it?!) Students can work individually or with a group of other SDPS students on any musical topic they choose. Get your creative juices flowing...
Students presented in 2011 Spring Recital
Thirty-five students of Shelly Davis Piano Studio were presented in recital Monday, May 2, 2011. It was the 21st Annual Spring Recital for SDPS. Many students were recognized for their achievements in piano this year. Click on a picture below to read the caption.
Julia earned a trophy at the UT Tyler Piano Skills Festival
Congratulations to Julia G. for earning 5 blue ribbons and a trophy at the UT Tyler Piano Skills Festival in February 2011. Julia was also selected to perform in the Festival's Honors Recital.
The UT Tyler Piano Skills Festival is held in the spring of every year and coincides with SDPS Musicianship Requirements.
The UT Tyler Piano Skills Festival is held in the spring of every year and coincides with SDPS Musicianship Requirements.