October 2018 Garten s students, teachers perform Opera at the library Some teachers and students from the Wichita Music Academy performed in Opera Kansas Fantastic Mr. Fox in September at Wichita s new Advanced Learning Library! Top left, Danny Ibarra (violin, viola and cello teacher) plays in the orchestra. Above, Celia Goertz and Foster Martin portray trees. Top right, voice and piano teacher Georgeanne Yehling stars as Miss Hedgehog. At left, Sophia Eschrich portrays a fox cub. Congratulations to these talented singers and musicians! Senior Expo Garten s Music was at the annual Senior Expo in September! At left, president Cindy Houston stands in the booth and, at right, Connie Davis was among Goofin Around Keyboard Class students who provided music.
Graduation day! Congratulations to our graduates of the Goofin Around Keyboard Class (Red Book 4)! Front row, from left: Rosie Brumit, Lisa Shorter, Casey O Donnell, Penny Ruddle, Judy Fruth. Back row, from left: Carolyn Johnson, Debra Higgs, Fred Cook, Fred Washington, Noel Gary, Geri Acridge, Judy Cook, Galen Fruth. Not pictured: Helon Spencer. Congratulations to our graduates of the Goofin Around Keyboard Class (Roadhouse Country)! From left: Rasri Kraisan, Linda Overman, Kerrie Platt, Zelma Smith, Donna Clasen, Diane Gestenslager. Congrats to Dulce Torres, the August monthly drawing winner, and Bob Kralicek, our September winner! Dulce received $25 worth of music books, and Bob received a Snark metronome! 2
Mark your calendars! Upcoming classes and gatherings at Garten s Music: Organ Club includes a Name That Tune game, playing tips, new songbooks and great music! 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 (Theme: Polkas, Marches & Waltz) Lowrey artist Dennis Awe will visit Wichita and show Garten s students how to sound like a professional with Lowrey Magic! Free sheet music and refreshments will be available. Friday, Oct. 26 10:30 a.m.: EZ1, EZ2, EZ4, EZP7 1:30 p.m.: EZ10+, Journey 3:30 p.m.: Rialto, Aria, deluxe models L.I.F.E. in Kansas MusicMakers Join the club and enjoy making music with us! 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 Holiday events! We re having a Friends Play For Friends event this year at the Feztival of Trees! It starts at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Midian Shrine, 130 N. Topeka in Wichita. Admission is $5. Enjoy Christmas music with your friends, the beautifully decorated trees and yummy refreshments! The feztival will be Nov. 8-11. Mark your calendars for the annual Organ Club Christmas lunch at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 14! Stay tuned for more information. Watch for our November newsletter, which will feature information about our Black Friday and Small Business Saturday specials! Shop local & save money Nov. 23-24! Attention, Wichita Music Academy students! Signup sheets have been posted for the Winter Student Showcase on Sunday, Dec. 9! Refreshments will be available, and performances will be posted on our YouTube channel! Be sure to sign up! Three New Classes! Christmas Songs with 3 Chords starts at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 Christmas Songs with 3 Chords starts at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29 Christmas Songs with 3 Chords starts at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30 Welcome to new & returning students who signed up for lessons & classes! David A. Calen C. Breigh A. Emerson D. Jackson D. Malia S. Brayden T. Kathy G. Melissa L. Steve T. Dianna W. Zane J. Joan F. Mary S. Diana M. Jerod A. Jillian H. Jace A. Grayson D. Jadon H. Paige S. Mary B. Diana B. Kathy S. Larry G. Joyce V. Gabriel B. Loretta S. Gayle G. Janice G. 3
WMA students earn recognition Wichita Music Academy students recently received their trophies, wristbands and certificates for achieving musical milestones. We are proud of them! See more photos, Page 5. Cody G. Kayla N. Kyle G. Maddie W. Michelle W. Oliver V. Mia W. Teagan P. Aidan K. The Wichita Music Academy offers instruction in piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, voice, ukulele, flute, tuba, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, clarinet, baritone/ euphonium, violin, viola, cello, drums & percussion! Landon P., left, and instructor Andrew 4
Brynlee W. Carlita S. Brody H. Foster M. Mickey G. Emma C. Cal H. Freddie C. Grace F. Ken W. Isabella M. Kevin C. Rey Z. Victoria M. Shawn M. Cooper H. 5
Check out our instrument sale! Our sale on keyboard instruments has been extended! We also have piano lamps, piano music and piano-themed jewelry and music bags. Get a bargain for yourself, or shop for Christmas! Here s a Kawai ES110, a current model. It has a couple of scratches on the top (picture frame fell on it), but it does not affect the sound! The ES-110, HML-1 stand, and F-350 3-pedal unit list at $1,379, but you can have this bundle for $749. Save $630! This is a Roland HP603, a current model (details here: https:// www.roland.com/global/ products/hp603/). It s their best technology: SuperNATURAL piano sampling, wireless Bluetooth MIDI (works with free Piano Partner 2 app), PHA50 wood/plastic hybrid keyboard, 319 great Roland tones. List is $3,499, but this out-of-thebox floor model can be yours for $2,477. Everybody loves the sound of a Hammond B3 and Leslie 122. This sound is the foundation of countless rock-androll, rhythm-and-blues, jazz, blues, and gospel songs. They don t make em anymore (since the mid- 70s), but this is a clean and greatsounding rig. Yours for $4,495, including local delivery. Have a truck and some buddies who have never moved a Hammond? Save some $$ and move it yourself. The Baldwin Hamilton has been the workhorse piano for schools and churches since the 40s. (Some homes have these, too; they re practically indestructible.) The new Chinese-made equivalents list for $12,495, but you might negotiate a price of maybe $8K. This gently used piano, purchased from us in 1995, is in fabulous condition. Buy this American-made jewel for $2,295! Like us on Facebook! Facebook.com/gartensmusic Other Roland models on sale: A Roland RP102 (details here: https://www.roland.com/us/ products/rp102/). This is a great piano in its own right, but it can connect wirelessly (Bluetooth) to the Roland Piano Partner 2 app, which opens up a whole bunch of additional features. You can buy this online for $999, but if you buy it from us you get a FREE bench and a FREE ipad (refurb)! A Roland HP506 (details here: https://www.roland.com/us/ products/hp506/). It s got the good stuff: SuperNATURAL piano sampling, Ebony/Ivory feel keyboard, 350 great Roland sounds. Out-ofthe-box floor model. List on it is $3,499, but it s yours for $2,277!