November 1 – December 31, 2026
Snowfall, lantern glow, and the first pieces of the winter season.
The people on the stage
Each student chose what to play and helped write their own introduction, so this is the recital as they imagined it.
Emma C.
Intermediate · Piano
Für EliseLudwig van Beethoven
Emma has been working on the opening theme since September and is proud to play it all the way through from memory.
She names every piece she learns after a colour.
From Ms. MeghanThe evenness you found in the B section this month is a real breakthrough, Emma.
Hear Emma C. playDaniel K.
Advanced · Piano
Clair de LuneClaude Debussy
Daniel chose this piece for its colours and has been learning to let the melody float above the accompaniment.
He can play the entire scale in thirds without looking.
From Ms. MeghanYour dynamic control at the return of the theme gave me goosebumps.
Hear Daniel K. playSophia M.
Beginner · Piano
Minuet in G MajorChristian Petzold
Sophia's very first recital piece — she learned the whole dance in six weeks.
Her favourite practice time is right after breakfast.
From Ms. MeghanBeautiful steady tempo, Sophia. You kept the dance going from start to finish.
Hear Sophia M. playNoah P.
Beginner · Piano
Sonatina in C, First MovementMuzio Clementi
Noah loves the march-like opening and plays it with a very serious face.
He counts out loud in a robot voice.
From Ms. MeghanThose crisp staccato notes are exactly right. Bravo, Noah!
Hear Noah P. playAva R.
Intermediate · Piano
River Flows in YouYiruma
Ava is playing this from her own arrangement, with a few notes of her own added near the end.
She keeps a notebook of melodies she hums on the bus.
From Ms. MeghanYour own ending fits the piece beautifully. That is composing.
Hear Ava R. play