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Featuring Kindermusik® for ages 0 - 7
Instrumental and Vocal Lessons and Classes for ages 8 to adult
January Newsletter 2026
Inside this Issue:
Happy New Year! We hope you have a wonderful and musical 2026!
Southern Oregon School of Music will be closed January 1st - 4th.
We will be open on MLK Day, January 19th.
Great news!
Our new Children's Choir
is officially starting this month on January 6th!
Choir will be every Tuesday at 4:15 PM
for ages 5-8.
We will have so much fun exploring our voices through vocal exercises, singing games, and learning songs to perform at Southern Oregon School of Music concerts. Each class ends with a music game where everyone wins at least one small prize.
Sign your child up here!
January Students of the Month!
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Daxon R.
”Daxon always works so hard in music. He practices every day, and is always enthusiastic about learning new pieces. On top of piano lessons with us, he also works hard playing clarinet in the marching band and saxophone in the jazz band at GPHS. He also just had his first saxophone solo in the GPHS Winter Jazz Celebration! He's such a
joy to work with.”
-Heidi, Piano Teacher
Maelle R.
“Maelle has made incredible progress on the violin and recently auditioned for and made Honor Orchestra! I'm very proud of her! Her dedication to her instrument is paying off in leaps and bounds!”
- Jennifer, Violin Teacher
We are excited to announce that three of our students have taken the first Piano Adventures Exam and made it to the Bravo Board!
What is the Piano Adventures Exam?
The Piano Adventures Exam is a nationally recognized program that allows students to demonstrate their musical growth by performing and submitting three prepared pieces online. Each performance is carefully evaluated by a trained Piano Adventures exam coach, with feedback focused on technique, expression, and overall musicianship.
What is the Bravo Board?
The Bravo Board highlights students whose performances stand out for their musicality, confidence, and expression. Being selected is a special honor, and we are thrilled to celebrate Michael N., Sage O., and Elijah B. who earned a spot on the Bravo Board! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication!
Check out the performance board here.
Special Riversong Choir Rehearsals
There will be two special rehearsals for the Celtic Concert for the Southern Oregon Youth Ensemble plus any instrumentals or teachers involved.
January 19th at 1:00 PM
&
February 16th at 1:00 PM
Joyful Music, Movement, and Learning for Ages Birth - 7
Kindermusik January Playdate/Makeup:
Space is Limited, Register Now!
Winter can be cold and dreary, but not at Kindermusik! We'll shake off those winter blues with lively activities including a craft, singing, dancing, instrument play, and a storytime. We'll finish off with every parent's favorite activity - Quiet Time. Come join us!
Instrument & Vocal Lesson Openings
Mon: Morning to evenings
Tues: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Wed: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Thurs: Morning to evenings
Fri: Morning to evenings
Mon: Morning to evenings
Tues: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Wed: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Thurs: Morning to evenings
Fri: Morning to evenings
Fri: Afternoons to evenings
Mon: Morning to evenings
Tues: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Wed: Mid-afternoons to evenings
Thurs: Morning to evenings
Fri: Morning to evenings
Tues: Evenings
Tues: Afternoons
Ensembles and Group Classes
Thurs: 4:15-5:15 PM
January Practice Focus:
Create an Inviting
Practice Space
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Choose a space out of the main traffic flow, but open enough so the student doesn’t feel alone.
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Decorate with the student’s favorite theme.
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Invite the student to help move their instrument to the room and gather and organize everything they will need.
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For more ideas on how to create a great practice space, visit Creating a Practice Nest online.
Piper B. - January 3
Annona K. - January 7
Finn H. - January 7
Adeline L. - January 9
Grace P. - January 10
Landon B. - January 13
Health H. - January 15
Michael N. - January 16
Zoey S. - January 18
Bennett P. - January 23
Strider B. - January 24
Hope K. - January 26
Cindy C. - January 28
MJ H. - January 29
Anastasia P. - January 30
Stop by the office to get a birthday gift!
New & Returning Students
Charlee M.
Cindy C.
Adeline L.
Kenzi B.
Jordan W.
Avalynn B.
Marcus W.
Stop by the office to get a welcome gift!
Rachael is a singer and acoustic guitarist whose love of music started as early as she can remember. She was singing and memorizing songs before she could talk, and she's carried that love with her throughout her life. Active as a volunteer educator in the classrooms of her three children. Now that her youngest son is a senior in high school, Rachael's love for working with children prompted her to become a fully accredited Kindermusik Educator so she can share her passion for music and movement with the next generation!
In addition to teaching, Rachael can be found at performing at local vineyards, restaurants, weddings and special events, where she has been serenading local crowds for decades. When she's not performing, leading worship at church, or teaching Kindermusik classes, she's probably snuggled up with her kitty on her lap reading a good book.
Rachael has been married to her high school sweetheart for just shy of 26 years, and together they've raised three children, all of whom are musical!
Rachael Sandeen
Kindermusik Teacher
Southern Oregon School of Music Faculty
Sharing Their Gifts in Our Community
Rachael Sandeen
Leading Worship with the
Joy Church Worship Team
January 4th and 18th at 10 AM
Joy Church at Southgate Cinema
1625 Ringuette St, Grants Pass