September

We LOVE your kids.  It has been so much fun to see our old friends and make many new friends.  All of them are doing great.  We have jumped in and are working on all our new material.  It’s Christmas in August!!!

Parents are Excused

Now that we have known each other for a few weeks and all of our kids are comfortable with TaVaci and what we are doing, we are going to ask that parents and families wait outside the studio.  It’s easier for kids to focus and teachers to teach when there are a few distractions as possible.  We thank you in advance for you help.  

Costumes

We will be trying on and ordering costumes in the coming weeks.  Parts of the costume are your responsibility.  If you are a returning friend, please try-on your costume.  Make sure you have all the pieces and that they still fit.  Let me know on the costume try-on date if you need any pieces.

COSTUME BREAKDOWN:

Tiny Tune Girls $75-

*sparkly dress

*black bike shorts

*black netting skirt

*silk flower for hair

You will need to purchase: a pair of white footless tights & black ballet slippers

All Boys $35

Black button down shirt $25

*red neck tie $10

You will need to purchase: black slacks, black socks, & black church shoes

Harmonic Girls $72

*black layering shirt-$14

*NEW WHITE TANK $30

*black jazz pants-$25

*ribbon for hair-$3

You will need to purchase black socks and black jazz shoes

Please remember that we use the same costume in the spring.  So, we will fit the kids with a little wiggle room.  

LUMP SUM PAYMENT

I have had several parents ask for the total program fee so that they can pay in one lump sum.

Here you go:

Harmonics (both locations): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 20

Performance- 20/child

Tiny’s (Dacula only): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 12

Performance- 20/child

Tiny’s (Loganville): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 5

Performance- 20/child

Calendar

September 4- tuition & costume fee due/ costume try-on Dacula location

September 11- costume try-on Loganville location

October 2- tuition/prop fee due/ specialty rehearsals begin

October 9- practice CD’s come home

November 6- tuition/performance fee due

November 13- speaking parts go home

November 27- NO TAVACI (Happy Thanksgiving)

December 3- Performance at a nursing home  times TBA

December 4- Tuition Due/last regular practice

December 12- Blocking Rehearsal

December 13- Dress Rehearsal/Concert

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Last week I was challenged to complete the ALS ice bucket challenge.  This is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  My Uncle Ted had ALS.  So, I completed that challenge and have mad my donation.  (You can see the video of the TaVaci Facebook page).  I know challenge all of you!!!!  Please post your videos on the TaVaci page and don't forget to make you donation.

Bring Your Friends …………………………

We still have room for a few more friends in our Harmonic Tunes classes.  If you have a friend that would like to come try a class, we would love to have them.  Remember, that if one of your friends joins TaVaci, YOU get a TaVaci T-shirt!!!

If you have any questions, please shoot me an e-mail:  betsyga@bellsouth.net

September

We LOVE your kids.  It has been so much fun to see our old friends and make many new friends.  All of them are doing great.  We have jumped in and are working on all our new material.  It’s Christmas in August!!!

Parents are Excused

Now that we have known each other for a few weeks and all of our kids are comfortable with TaVaci and what we are doing, we are going to ask that parents and families wait outside the studio.  It’s easier for kids to focus and teachers to teach when there are a few distractions as possible.  We thank you in advance for you help.  

Costumes

We will be trying on and ordering costumes in the coming weeks.  Parts of the costume are your responsibility.  If you are a returning friend, please try-on your costume.  Make sure you have all the pieces and that they still fit.  Let me know on the costume try-on date if you need any pieces.

COSTUME BREAKDOWN:

Tiny Tune Girls $75-

*sparkly dress

*black bike shorts

*black netting skirt

*silk flower for hair

You will need to purchase: a pair of white footless tights & black ballet slippers

All Boys $35

Black button down shirt $25

*red neck tie $10

You will need to purchase: black slacks, black socks, & black church shoes

Harmonic Girls $72

*black layering shirt-$14

*NEW WHITE TANK $30

*black jazz pants-$25

*ribbon for hair-$3

You will need to purchase black socks and black jazz shoes

Please remember that we use the same costume in the spring.  So, we will fit the kids with a little wiggle room.  

LUMP SUM PAYMENT

I have had several parents ask for the total program fee so that they can pay in one lump sum.

Here you go:

Harmonics (both locations): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 20

Performance- 20/child

Tiny’s (Dacula only): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 12

Performance- 20/child

Tiny’s (Loganville): Tuition (Aug-Dec) — 175

Props- 5

Performance- 20/child

Calendar

September 4- tuition & costume fee due/ costume try-on Dacula location

September 11- costume try-on Loganville location

October 2- tuition/prop fee due/ specialty rehearsals begin

October 9- practice CD’s come home

November 6- tuition/performance fee due

November 13- speaking parts go home

November 27- NO TAVACI (Happy Thanksgiving)

December 3- Performance at a nursing home  times TBA

December 4- Tuition Due/last regular practice

December 12- Blocking Rehearsal

December 13- Dress Rehearsal/Concert

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Last week I was challenged to complete the ALS ice bucket challenge.  This is a cause that is near and dear to my heart.  My Uncle Ted had ALS.  So, I completed that challenge and have mad my donation.  (You can see the video of the TaVaci Facebook page).  I know challenge all of you!!!!  Please post your videos on the TaVaci page and don't forget to make you donation.

Bring Your Friends …………………………

We still have room for a few more friends in our Harmonic Tunes classes.  If you have a friend that would like to come try a class, we would love to have them.  Remember, that if one of your friends joins TaVaci, YOU get a TaVaci T-shirt!!!

If you have any questions, please shoot me an e-mail:  betsyga@bellsouth.net

August 2014

Hello, my wonderful friends!  I feel like it’s been to long since we’ve seen each other.  I’m excited for TaVaci to start and all the wonderful additions happening this fall.

This Thursday will be our first class of the 2014-2015 year.  We have A LOT of super fun music to teach you.  I really shouldn’t say this yet, but, this music may be my favorite.  I know, I know, I say that EVERY year.  But, this time it just might be true.

We are excited to welcome Rachel Shumway to our TaVaci family.  Rae and I have known each other for years and her sweet angel Lacey has been singing with us since birth (almost).  Rae will be teaching the Loganville classes.  You are going to love her!!!

Because we have TWO Locations I will try and keep the newsletter clear.  But, if you EVER have any questions PLEASE feel free to shoot me and e-mail.

CLASS TIMES

Loganville

Tiny Tunes (pre-k- 2^nd grade)- 5:00-5:45
Harmonic Tunes (3^rd -7^th grades)- 6:00-6:45

Dacula

Tiny Tunes (pre-k- 2^nd grade)- 5:30-6:15 or 4:30-5:15
Harmonic Tunes (3^rd -7^th grades)- 6:30-7:15

Class Location

Loganville

The Ebb and Flow Yoga Studio

200 Athens Hwy. Suite 300
Loganville, GA

Dacula

The Dacula Masonic Lodge
 2493 2nd avenue.
Dacula, GA 30019

Calendar of Events

August 14- Classes start/tuition due
September 4- tuition due/ costume try-on Dacula location
September 11- costume try-on Loganville location
October 2- tuition/prop fee due/ specialty rehearsals begin
October 9- practice CD’s come home
November 6- tuition/performance fee due
November 13- speaking parts go home
November 27- NO TAVACI (Happy Thanksgiving)
December 3- Performance at a nursing home  times TBA
December 4- Tuition Due/last regular practice
December 12- Blocking Rehearsal
December 13- Dress Rehearsal/Concert

There will be additional dates added to our calendar (solo try-outs etc.) as these dates become available. 

Tuition/Newsletters

Your child will bring home a tuition statement the last class of each month.  Please look at it.  Tuition is due the first class of each month.  Tuition is $35/month.  However, in October I add in the prop fee.  And, in November I add in the performance fee.

I have had people ask me in the past why December is a full tuition month when we only have one class.  The reason is: I have divided the “semester fee” into monthly payments.  I really try to keep our costs reasonable for families.

I have many families that like to pay their tuition in a lump sum.  I’m totally fine with that.  But, give me a minute to solidify the prop cost.

I will post a newsletter to the TaVaci blog: spotlightkids.blogspot.com  as well as to our Facebook page: facebook.com/GATAVACI  the last week of each month.  This newsletter serves to let you know what we’re up to in class as well as anything you should be aware of. 

Friends

Now is the perfect time to invite a friend to TaVaci.  Bring them along.  They will love it too.  If any of your friends decides to join us, we would like to buy you a TaVaci T-shirt as a Thank You gift.

Questions/Comments

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to e-mail me.

betsyga@bellsouth.net

May 2014

MAY

Our concert is just around the corner and we are ready.  Please make every effort to have your child to class each week, Practice with your CD, and enjoy the lifelong benefits of music.

COSTUMES- If you ordered a new costume for your child, they should have come home today. (except the black jazz pants that I can’t pick up until Friday)

Please try the costume on and make sure everything fits.

YOUR COSTUME RESPONSIBILITY

Tiny Tune Girls
White footless tights (opaque)
Black ballet slippers

Harmonic Tune girls
Black socks
Black jazz shoes

All Boys
Black slacks
Black socks
Black shoes

White dress shirt (Tiny Tunes Only)

 TINY TUNE SPECIALTY

If your child is in the Tiny Tune specialty, please remember that YOU are in charge of their costume for this song.  Denim overalls, denim shorts or a skirt with a plain red shirt on top is what I’m asking for.

Calendar

May 1- Tuition Due

May 7- Performance-

          -The Bridge Assisted Living Center

          220 Collins Industrial Way
Lawrenceville, GA 30043(678) 377-8191
- 6:00- arrive

6:30-7:30- perform

Wear your costume, no speaking parts.
We go to this same assisted living center before every one of our concerts. The Grandmas and Grandpas there LOVE our kids. After we sing they will want to talk with them and enjoy their fun personalities. For some of my kids it’s great and they love it. For others, not so much. I’ll let you decide for your own child if you want to encourage them to interact with the residents or just head out.

 

May 8- Last Regular Class

May 17- Dress Rehearsal

          9:30- 11:30 AM  FULL COSTUME

-Collins Hill High

Because we are not having a blocking rehearsal on the 16^th, I have scheduled a slightly longer dress rehearsal.

May 17-  Concert

          -Collins Hill High

6:30- Kids arrive dressed pressed and happy

          7:00- TaVaci School of Performing Arts Proudly Presents:

Reach for the Sky

When you bring your child into the school for the concert, please stop by the restroom and encourage them to go. Little tummies get butterflies and they almost every time will need to go. Make sure their hair is pulled away from their face so that we can see their beautiful eyes and smiles. The stage lights are harsh. A little mascara, blush, and lipstick help define facial features on stage. It does not have to be over the top. Just a little to help outline their natural features.
If you have them change from their outside shoes to their ballets or jazz shoes , please hold their regular shoe at YOUR seat. That goes for coats and jackets as well. They will be up and down the whole concert and we don’t want them tripping over anything that we can prevent.
The seating in the theater is first come first serve. There will plenty of room for everyone. Just a hint, the best seats are about half way back. That is where the speakers are.
May 26- Dacula Memorial Day Parade

Hebron Baptist Church parking lot

9:30-  The parade steps off at 10:00

The route is a complete circle.  So, we will meet you back in the church parking lot when we are done singing.

Wear denim shorts and your TaVaci T-shirt.  If you don’t have a TaVaci T-shirt, wear a plain red, white or blue shirt.  The parade is rain or shine.  It has been beautiful the last couple of years, but we have enjoyed the rain as well.  Come prepared for the weather.  Sunscreen is always a great idea.  We aren’t allowed to let the kids throw candy from the float.  Bummer.  But, we will let them wave their flags and sings their heart out in honor of our veterans.

I know that we have several parents that are veterans in our group.  If any of you would like to ride in the back of the truck with us, we would be SO honored.

Let’s Do it Again in the Fall!!!

I hope you have all enjoyed TaVaci this year.  We LOVE your kids.  Attached is a registration form for next year.  I REALLY hope to see all my friends in August for another action packed year.

This newsletter is slam packed with info.  I hope I didn’t overwhelm you.  If I did, or if I’ve made a mistake (wouldn’t be the first time ;=)  give me a call  770-480-4491 or email me @  betsyga@bellsouth.net

March Newsletter- 2014

Time is really creeping up on us.  March is here!!!  Argh!!

I want you all to be aware that if we need to add a rehearsal in April, we will.  Missing two days because of weather has put us behind schedule.  I’m hopeful that we can catch ourselves up.  But, if we need more time together, I will call an additional rehearsal in April.

After today, costumes will have been tried on and I will place the order this week.  As soon as I receive the costumes I’ll send them home with your child.

If your child is a returning student, but needs a new size or piece of the costume let me know ASAP. 

COSTUME BREAKDOWN:

 Tiny Tune Girls $75-

*sparkly dress

*black bike shorts
*black netting skirt
*silk flower for hair

You will need to purchase: a pair of white footless tights & black ballet slippers

 

All Boys $35

 

Black button down shirt $25 (Older Boys)

*red neck tie $10

You will need to purchase: black slacks, black socks, & black church shoes, (Younger boys need a white button down shirt, long sleeves)

 

Harmonic Girls $72

 

*black layering shirt-$14

*NEW WHITE TANK $30
*black jazz pants-$25
*ribbon for hair-$3

You will need to purchase black socks and black jazz shoes

CD’s

I will be sending home a CD with your child today.  Please encourage them to practice with the CD often.  Putting it in the car and jamming out as a family is a great idea.  The more they hear the music the better.

Solo’s

I am sending a word sheet home with your child.  These are the available solos for your child to try- out for. 

Practice with your child.  Make sure they know the words by heart.  Make sure they can sing it with confidence.  We are looking for a “stand alone” performer.

We will have try-outs during class on March 13.  Please help your child choose ONE song to use for their try-out.  This should be the part they MOST want to sing for the concert.  We will assign them their final part, but at least this will let us know their preference. 

Friends who try-out and are NOT assigned a solo WILL be given a speaking part.

My Tiny Tunes are singing a Disney medley.  I will most likely add some solos into the medley.  I have not decided yet which songs, but I will assign the soloists from my friends that try-out on the 13^th. 

Specialties

This concert has two specialties.  The older kids will sing a boy/girl medley.  All of my Harmonics will be involved in the specialty.

My Tiny Tunes will be singing a “Little Piggy” song.  If you child has been invited to participate in this song you will have an additional attachment with your newsletter with more information.  Please see the calendar for practice schedules.

 

Calendar

March 6- tuition/costume fee due/CD’s go home

          -the costume fee will be for new students only.  We will use the same costume for the spring show as we did for Christmas

March 6- Specialty rehearsals begin (these rehearsals will be held each week from now until our concert)

          5:15-5:30- “Little Piggy”

          6:15-6:30- “ELIVS & JONATHAN”

          7:15-7:30- Harmoninc girls/boys

March 13- Solo Try-outs (during class)

April 4- Tuition/Performance fee due

          -speaking parts go home

May 1- Tuition Due

May 7- Performance at the Bridge Nursing Home

May 8- Last Regular Class

May 17- CONCERT

May 26- Dacula Memorial Day Parade

 

TaVaci Trivia:

Tinys:  sing to me the Hakuna Matata song

 

Harmonics:  sing to me: the world has gone mad today….what everybody knows

 

 

 

HELP!!  HELP!!  HELP!!

I think that we are all pretty comfortable with each other now.  So, I would really appreciate it if we could keep the studio clear of spectators.  It makes it difficult for some of my friends to focus when there is other people and conversations happening in the room.  Thanks.

If you have any questions, give me a call: 770-480-4491 or email: betsyga@bellsouth.net

We love your kiddos.