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FALL 2011
Congrats to Hannah Weison and Ryan Garcia for being selected to audition VIP for American Idol.
SUMMER 2011
Come hear "Unleashed" from Round Rock play at Juniors Grill and Ice House on Saturday, August 27, 5:00-6:30 p.m. Hits of all decades from the next generation! Come hear them perform songs by Journey, Kansas, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lady Antebellum and more!
SUMMER 2011 Congratulations to Kelsey Debner for a successful performance in The Christian Choral Society's Production of Beauty and the Beast!
UNLEASHED played at the 4th of July Festival in Georgetown Texas! Afterwards, the band got to meet one of George Strait's background singers, Ginger. She loved the band and spent time encouraging them to keep going with their musical pursuits.
Congratulations to Nicole Ward and Kelsey Debner for making Superior ratings on their vocal solos at Solo & Ensemble competition.
Congratulations to Selene Tavernier...(a message sent from her mom...) Selene sang the National Anthem for the Sertoma Softball Girls opening ceremonies this past Sunday and was offered by someone in the crowd to sing the National Anthem for the TX Roller Girls at the Convention Center on March 27 after 4pm!
Congratulations to Hannah Weison who just returned from a very successful visit to Nashville! She met with several record producers, met with one who is very interested in helping her with her singing career and she performed all over the city. She was asked to go back and be a featured performer at the Commodore Restaurant in May! Check out her music at http://www.myspace.com/hannahweison/music
Congratulations to Selene Tavernier, Lena Thorne and Ashley Martinez for being selected to sing the National Anthem during this season at the Dell Diamond. (Round Rock Express Baseball Game).
Come hear Ryan Garcia perform on vocals and guitar at the McDonalds on Hwy 79 to raise funds for the Stony Point HS band. He will be playing 4-4:30 or 5 on March 2, 2010!
Congratulations to Marisa Werner for becoming a finalist in the Panther Idol talent show on Friday, Feb 25th at Ridgeview Middle School!
Congrats to McKenna May who won the role of Mama in the musical, "Chicago" Performances are: $15 - adults, $12 - students (17 and under)Friday 2/18 at 7:30 pm Sunday 2/27 at 3 pm Saturday 3/5 at 7:30 pm All performances are at Center Stage, 2826 Real Street, Austin
Our prayers and best wishes go to Hannah Weison as she goes to Nashville in February to sing/demo songs written for her by songwriter, Dennis O'Donnell.
"Unleashed" band plays at Danny Rays Music store in Round Rock, Saturday, Jan 22 3-5 p.m.
"Unleashed" band plays at Juniors Grill and Ice House on Saturday, Jan 29th 5-6:30 p.m. 119 East Main Street, Round Rock
"Unleashed" band plays at Juniors Grill and Ice House on Saturday, Feb 26th 5:00-6:00 p.m. 119 E.Main Street, Round Rock
"Unleashed" band plays at Juniors Grill and Ice House on Saturday, March 19th 5:00-6:00 p.m. 119 E. Main Street, Round Rock
"Unleashed" band plays at "Any Baby Can" Charity Gala at the Austin Music Hall, time TBA.
FALL 2010
Congrats to Kelsey Debner who made 2nd alternate pre-area choir on Nov. 22nd.
Congrats to Kelsey Debner who made Region Choir, 4th chair, Sop 2 on Oct 30th.
Congrats to Kelsey Debner who made District Choir 3rd chair, Sop 2 on Sept 25th.
SUMMER 2010
"Unleashed" performs thier debut gig at Hangtown Grill in Westlake. Unleashed is led by Brian Curtis. Laurie Winckel works with the vocalists.
Hannah Weison, high school junior, performs in her first paid gig at a busy restaurant in Taylor, Texas! She has been asked to continue her performances on Saturday evenings! Congrats Hannah!
SPRING 2010
Congrats to our graduating senior, Katy Bardin, who performed her senior voice recital on May 1!
Congratulations to Katy Bardin (and her younger sisters) who were selected to sing the National Anthem at a Round Rock Express Game. Congrats to Kelsey Debner who is an alternate! It is a very big deal to be selected to sing at the RR Express games. The competition is fierce! Congrats ladies!
Congratulations to Kelsey Debner, Katy Bardin, Modesto Bernabe and Wade Thomas who all made superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble competitions!
Congratulations to Kelsey Debner who just won the "Outstanding Soloist" award at the Brushy Creek Talent Competition on January 23!
FALL 2009
Congratulations to Katy Bardin, Soprano 2 and Modesto Bernabe, Tenor 2. Both placed 5th chair at TMEA Pre-area auditions and will compete for a spot in the All-state choir in January! (Kelsey Debner and Wade Thomas both qualified to audition at pre-area as well but both were unable to audition for personal reasons. They will have another shot at all-state choir next year!)
Congratulations to the following students who made District Choir: Katy Bardin, Soprano 2, 2nd chair Modesto Bernabe, Tenor 2, 10th chair Kelsey Debner, Soprano 2, 12th chair Wade Thomas, Tenor 2, 24th chair
These students will advance to Region auditions on Oct 19th and 26th!
SUMMER 2009
Congratulations to Laney Brown who sang the National Anthem at the Round Rock Express Game in August!
Congratulations to Casia Nunez (pictured) who sang the National Anthem at the Round Rock Express baseball Game on Father's Day!
SPRING 2009
Congratulations to Katy Bardin for winning the Christian Choral Society of Austin's Highest Honor, the Zachary Broadway Award!
Congratuations to Casia Nunez and Laney Brown for being selected to sing the Star Spangled Banner at this season's Round Rock Express Baseball Games!
FALL 2008
CCSA Solo & Ensemble Contest: Three students from my studio participated in the CCSA Solo & Ensemble Contest on Thursday, March 5. All three did an amazing job! Congratulations to Katie Bardin, Kelsey Debner & Wade Thomas for an outstanding performance!
CONGRATULATIONS to Wade Thomas who made 3rd chair Middle School Region Choir!
NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS for the Round Rock Express Baseball home games will be held February 15, 2-4 p.m. and Feb 19, 2-4 p.m. Visit their website at www.roundrockexpress.com to download your registration form. Let me know at your lesson if you will be auditioning so we can rehearse!!
UPCOMING EVENTS: CELTIC WOMAN is coming to Austin on April 19, 2009 (Frank Erwin Center). Let's go as a group! $65 ($6.25 fee) per ticket (best seats). $58.50 (+$6.25 fee) if we have 10 or more! Please bring your money by February 1 so we can order tickets soon.
The great Broadway Musical, "WICKED" is coming to Austin, August 12 - 30. Please start planning now so we can go together!
AWESOME PERFORMANCES! Great job students and former students on your latest musical performances, you all rock: Arts Avenue for kids (Georgetown) production of "The Wizard of OZ" -Brittany M (Auntie Em/Glinda adn Dorothy Understudy), Ashley M (Hunk/Scarecrow), Kinley P (chorus and Glinda understudy)
Kids' Acting Performance of "Grease" - McKenna M- (Sandy), Matthew M (Danny), Mason G (Kennicke), Morgan M (Rizzo), Kristyn M (Pink Lady - Jan)
Great job at the Christmas Recital! You were all amazing! You were all so expressive, energetic and polished! You sang well and you performed well! Congratulations!
TALENT SHOW 2nd place winner! Congratulations to Annie H. who won 2nd place singing in her high school's talent show!
Congratulations to Andrew C. and Kristyn M. who earned solos for their Forest Creek Elementary School Choir production!
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 HIGH SCHOOL ALL REGION CHOIR MEMBERS! Kelsey D. - 3rd chair - Soprano 2 Katie B. - 14th chair - Soprano 2
Several students auditioned for the Arts are for Kids Musical of The Wizard of Oz, in Georgetown,TX. Congratulations to: Ashley M. for winning the role of the scarecrow. Brittany M. for winning the roles of Auntie M/Dorothy (Understudy)/Glenda Kinley P. for winning the role of the Beautician/Crow/Lollipop Guild
Congratulations to: Mason G. for winning the role of Kennickie in the Kids' Acting production of Grease. You are invited to watch this production on: Saturday, January 10 1:30 p.m.Saturday, January 17, 5:30 and 8 p.m. The performances will be at:Center Stage2826 Real Street Austin 78722
SUMMER 2008
Congratulations to McKenna M. who did an outstanding
job singing the Star Spangled Banner at the Round Rock Express Game on
June 29!
Our best wishes, prayers and congratulations go to Jess C. who is currently going through the Austin Idol and American Idol auditions in August!
Great Job Singers on our Summer Outdoor Concert! The weather cooperated and you all did an amazing job!
SUMMER 2011
SUMMER 2011
UNLEASHED played at the 4th of July Festival in Georgetown Texas! Afterwards, the band got to meet one of George Strait's background singers, Ginger. She loved the band and spent time encouraging them to keep going with their musical pursuits. 
Congratulations to Hannah Weison for her recent filming of her first music video for her song "Girlfriend". The Taylor Newspaper just wrote an article about her country music aspiriations and her trips to Nashville! Check it out! 
Congratulations to Hannah Weison who just returned from a very successful visit to Nashville! She met with several record producers, met with one who is very interested in helping her with her singing career and she performed all over the city. She was asked to go back and be a featured performer at the Commodore Restaurant in May! 
Our prayers and best wishes go to Hannah Weison as she goes to Nashville in February to sing/demo songs written for her by songwriter, Dennis O'Donnell. 
"Unleashed" band plays at Danny Rays Music store in Round Rock, Saturday, Jan 22 3-5 p.m.
"Unleashed" performs thier debut gig at Hangtown Grill in Westlake. Unleashed is led by Brian Curtis. Laurie Winckel works with the vocalists. 
Hannah Weison, high school junior, performs in her first paid gig at a busy restaurant in Taylor, Texas! She has been asked to continue her performances on Saturday evenings! Congrats Hannah! 
Congrats to our graduating senior, Katy Bardin, who performed her senior voice recital on May 1! 
Congratulations to Kelsey Debner who just won the "Outstanding Soloist" award at the Brushy Creek Talent Competition on January 23! 
SUMMER 2009
CCSA Solo & Ensemble Contest: Three students from my studio participated in the CCSA Solo & Ensemble Contest on Thursday, March 5. All three did an amazing job! Congratulations to Katie Bardin, Kelsey Debner & Wade Thomas for an outstanding performance! 
SUMMER 2008
Great Job Singers on our Summer Outdoor Concert! The weather cooperated and you all did an amazing job! 