Spring 2010 Concert Series

We are pleased to announce our first concert series programming at Coast Music Conservatory. This spring, we'll be presenting fun, educational and family-friendly concerts in our Coast Music Conservatory Recital Hall. These programs are open to the public and combine interactive learning with outstanding performances by Coast Music Conservatory faculty. There is no required cover charge for performances, and donations are greatly appreciated. Please join us!

Sunday, May 16th at 5:00pm

Bernard Bayer Presents:

Scarlatti, Brahms, LIzst and Debussy

Classical piano virtuoso, Bernard Bayer, will kick off the very first concert this season with pieces from the Baroque, Romantic and Impressionistic eras of Classical music. The exciting program selections will include a demanding range of repertoire from the lyric to the technical. In addition, Bernard will elaborate on each piece by discussing their various idiosyncrasies as well as sharing personal anecdotes from the lives of the composers. This is a great opportunity to hear unique and beautiful pieces that are not often performed! There will be a brief Q and A session following the recital.

Program:
D. Scarlatti - Sonata in b minor L. 449 (K27)
C. Debussy - "Estampes"
I. Pagodes
II. Soiree dans Grenade
III. Jardins sous la pluie
J. Brahms - Op. 119
I. Intermezzo in b minor
II. Intermezzo in e minor
III. Intermezzo in C Major
F. Liszt - "Totentanz" for solo piano

You can read more information about Bernard Bayer through the following link:

http://www.coast-music.com/bernard.php

Sunday, May 23rd at 5:00pm

Beth & Matt Rohde Present:

Discovering the Magic of Phrasing

Beth Rohde has performed as a solo artist and session singer for twenty years. She has sung with many legendary artists including Les Brown, and she performed and toured with The Band of Renown for nine years. She is the winner of many scholarships and competitions including the Ella Fitzgerald Foundation Scholarship and the Lady Be Good Gershwin Talent Contest. Beth is a master musician with a great gift for phrasing and teaching singers how to unlock this creative magic. Beth will be accompanied by her husband Matt, who is the current associate music director for American Idol and one of LA’Äôs first-call pianists and musical directors.
No singer or pianist should miss this inspiring concert presentation.

You can read more information about Beth and Matt Rohde through the following links:

http://www.coast-music.com/beth.php

http://www.coast-music.com/matt.php

Sunday, June 6th at 5:00pm

Randy Reeman Presents:

Demistifying Improvisation

Randy Reeman is an extremely rare musician who can create masterpieces instantaneously. Whether he is improvising on Beethoven, Beatles, or on the daily headlines, Randy holds the key to unlocking his inner creativity and inspires others to do the same. Randy is a true piano and vocal virtuoso who has performed with a great variety of artists from Lawrence Welk to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Randy will be sharing his techniques in a concert that will be sure to entertain like none other.

You can read more information about Randy hrough the following links:

http://www.coast-music.com/randy.php

Coast Music Conservatory Spring Student Recital

Sunday, June 13th, 2010

All Coast Music Conservatory private lesson students are eligible to participate in this Spring Recital event. The recital fee is $20 for piano students and $40 for voice students. The vocal fee includes accompaniment. There will be 5 recital groups: 1pm (ages 5-8), 2pm (ages 9-10), 3pm (ages 11-12), 4:30pm (ages 13-14), 6pm (ages 15-adult). We look forward to your performances! Click here to register online.