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Fall Semenster
Fall semester is 8/1/24-1/2/25. Just another semester! Lessons are held year round and enrollment is open!
2024 Winter Recital
Location:
Monte Vista Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
3501 Campus Blvd, NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Dates & Times:
Saturday, December 21st:
3:30–4:30pm
5:00–6:00pm
Sunday, December 22nd:
2:00-3:00pm
3:30-4:30pm
5:00–6:00pm
Registration will be available via Google Forms in November.
Spring Semester
Spring Semester is 1/3/25 - 5/31/25. Just another semester! Lessons are held year round and enrollment is open!
2024 Valentine’s Recital
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we are hosting a mini-recital encouraging collaborative performances!
Location:
Rio Rancho Presbyterian Church
1004 24th St SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Date & Times:
Saturday, February 15th:
3:00-4:00pm
4:30–5:30pm
Registration will be available via Google Forms in January.
Federation Festival
We’re excited to share that the Albuquerque Institute of Music will once again host the Zia Chapter of the Music Teachers Federation Festival this spring!
Here are the key details for 2025:
Dates: April 4th–6th (TIME TBA)
Registration Deadline: February 1st
Fee: $25 per event/per student. Please provide payment to the front desk office and pay via:
Cash
Check made out to Zia Federation of Music Clubs
Card; a 3% surcharge applies for card payments
Eligibility: Students must have a teacher who is a member of the Zia Federation of Music Club. Please discuss your eligibility with your teacher.
This festival is a fantastic opportunity to perform in front of top music educators in Albuquerque and receive valuable feedback. Participants will:
Earn certificates for Superior or Excellent ratings.
Accumulate points toward a trophy over multiple years.
Challenge themselves by playing two pieces of music from memory (one required piece and one of your choice, with teacher recommendations available).
Returning Feature: Mini-Recital Format
Originally, the Federation Festival was held in a recital format, but it transitioned to solo performances in response to COVID. This year, in addition to the standard solo judging, we’re offering a Mini-Recital structure, particularly for string students:
Solo Format: Standard solo performances in front of judges.
Recital Format: Students perform in a group recital setting in front of judges. Please note, students choosing this option must be available for a full hour.
When completing the registration form, please indicate whether you prefer the Recital or Solo format.
Summer Semester
Summer Semester is 6/1/25 - 7/31/25. Just another semester! Lessons are held year round and enrollment is open!
Piano Master Class with UNM's Professor Falko Steinbach
Join us for an exclusive and FREE piano master class with Professor Steinbach, where four students will receive personalized coaching. Three students have been pre-selected, and the fourth will be chosen by Professor Steinbach during the session. Each student will work with him for 30 minutes, benefiting from expert guidance while fellow students and attendees observe the process.
This class is ideal for high school pianists aspiring to pursue music at the collegiate level, though all are welcome to attend. If you'd like to be considered as the fourth student, please bring your sheet music and be ready to work on a piece with Professor Steinbach in front of an audience. Don’t miss this chance to watch and learn from these master-level interactions.
Let us know you’ll be attending: https://albuquerqueinstituteofmusic.opus1.io/w/pianomasterclass
Halloween Recital
Our 2024 Halloween Recitals will be held at Paradise Hills United Methodist Church at the following days and times:
Saturday (10/26)
3:45pm-4:45pm
5:15pm-6:15pm
Sunay (10/27)
3:30-4:30pm
5-6pm
Registration Opens on: September 1st
Registration Closes on: October 8th
More details available soon.
Winners of the JMYAC Concert
This concert with the NM Philharmonics will feature Albquerque Institute of Music’s very own Kate Shao (taught by Tatyana Bayliyeva)! You won’t want to miss it! More details available at: https://nmphil.org/event/rhapsody-in-blue/
Fall Fun Frenzy
We are having a dress up week the first week of October (Tues, 10/1 - Monday 10/7)! Plan your fun ideas now!
Preparatory Level Theory Classes with Jennifer
Preparatory Theory Classes are open to all students, no prior theory knowledge needed (visit our Theory Class page for more Details).
Class will be held weekly for 7 weeks on Saturdays at 9:45am-10:30am starting Saturday, September 21st.
Learn More Here: https://www.albuquerqueinstituteofmusic.com/theoryclass
Level 4 Theory Classes with Jennifer
Level 4 Theory Classes are open to students who have a Level 3 Theory understanding (visit our Theory Class page for more Details)
Class will be held weekly for 8 weeks on Saturdays at 8:45am-9:30am starting Saturday, September 21st.
Learn More Here: https://www.albuquerqueinstituteofmusic.com/theoryclass
Elementary Strings Class
Fall 2024 Elementary Strings Class
Course Details:
Duration: 13 weeks, from Saturday, August 24th to Saturday, November 23rd.
Schedule: Saturdays, 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM in Studio 9.
Final Performance: Saturday, November 23rd.
Fees:
Full Payment: $376 + $30 (Registration Fee, includes books) - Save $40 with this option!
Installment Plan: Two payments of $208 + one-time payment of $30 (Registration Fee, includes books). First payment due upon signing up, second payment due on October 5th, 2024.
Returning Students: Registration fee is $15 (covers book costs).
Southwest Piano Festival
Performances every night beginning at 7:00pm. Kate, Sean, and Daniel will be performing Friday, but don’t miss the other talented musicians the other days!
Summer Recitals
Summer Recitals will be held on Saturday (6/15) and Sunday (6/16). Registration is OPEN! Please feel free to text/email us for the link if you need it!
Summer Semester
Summer semester is 6/1/24-7/31/24. Just another semester! Lessons are held year round and enrollment is open!
Federation Festival
The Federation Festival will be held on Saturday (3/16) and Sunday (3/17) from 1-6pm in Studios 1, 5, and 9. Piano will be held on both days. Strings and guitar will be held on Sunday. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEBRUARY 1st.
Valentine's Day Raffle Announcement
We have 3 AMAZING prizes for students who participated in our 2024 Valentine’s Day Raffle! We will announce the winners on February 12th! Good luck!