CURRENT NEWS

Press Release: 11/02/2006

2nd Annual Peter Elvins Vocal Competition
Created in the memory of long-time Powers voice faculty Peter Elvins, this competition is open to vocal students ages 15 and above. The winners for each division will be awarded a cash prize. The winner of the Classical/ Opera Division will also be given the opportunity to perform a solo with Belmont Open Sings on February 11, 2007. Peter took tremendous pride in his students' growth and accomplishments as musicians. His legacy of passion for music and teaching lives on in this vocal competition.

The competition will be split into two categories: 1) the High School Division for high school students and 2) the Classical/Opera Division for college level ages and above.

Applications must include an official application form, proof of age and citizenship, CD or audiocassette, registration fee (payable by check or money order to Powers Music School), and must be postmarked by December 1, 2006. Only the first 100 applicants for each division will be considered. All application fees received beyond the first 100 will be refunded. Tapes/CDs will not be returned.

Cash Prizes

Teen Division			Opera Division
1st place:	$300		1st place:	$1000
2nd place:	$150		2nd place:	$750
3rd place:	$100		3rd place:	$500

Finals Competition Concert
      Saturday, January 20, 2007, 8:00 p.m.

Application fee: $15 High School Division, $25 Classical/Opera Division

Power's Musical Story Hour Presents

The Nutcracker
Friday, December 1, 2006
10:00 -11:00am
All Saints Church, 17 Clark Street
Piano: Natacha Rist
Narrator: Helen Clapp Stevenson
Appropriate for all ages, including infants.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver

Join Helen Clapp Stevenson, Executive and Artistic Director of Powers Music School, as she narrates this series of free musical story hours for the community. Each story hour will include great music and an age-appropriate story as well as an exploration of instruments. Children ages birth to 5 years old are welcome to come with their parents/caregivers to enjoy this great interactive program that is held on select Fridays during the school year.

December's Musical Story Hour will be The Nutcracker.

Musical Story Hour takes place at All Saint's Church, 17 Clark Street in Brewster Hall on December 1, 2006,

Additional Musical Story Hours take place on February 2, 2007, and March 2, 2007. Stories for these dates are to be announced. Enrollment is limited and early registration is required.

For more information or to request the 2006/2007 catalogue, contact Powers Music School, 617-484-4696, or visit www.powersmusic.org. Powers Music School is located at 396 Concord Avenue in Belmont. The campus is located at 380 Concord Avenue and 17 Clark Street, Belmont.

Family Drum Jam
Sunday December 3, 2006
3pm-4:30pm
380 Concord Avenue, Belmont
Instructor: Susanna Fiore

Parents and kids of any age may come to this informal class. No experience necessary. Drums and percussion will be available to play. Learn how to produce the three basic sounds of the drum (tone, slap, and bass), and how to play claves, shakers, bells, and other percussion instruments. Sing songs, dance, improvise and learn simple beats you can try at home with your family.

Additional Drum Jams take place on January 21, February 11 and March 11.

Enrollment is limited and early registration is required.

For more information or to request the 2006/2007 catalogue, contact Powers Music School, 617-484-4696, or visit www.powersmusic.org. Powers Music School is located at 396 Concord Avenue in Belmont. The campus is located at 380 Concord Avenue and 17 Clark Street, Belmont.

Once Upon a Time...Music and Stories Presents: Cinderella
Sunday, December 10, 2006
Two concerts Concerts: 3:00 and 5:00pm
All Saints' Church, 17 Clark Street, Belmont

Becoming a holiday tradition, this concert introduces children and families to musical storytelling.

December 10, join us for the story of Cinderella. Two concerts will be provided, at 3:00 and again at 5:00. These concerts are free of charge as Power's gift to the community. Please call 617-484-4696 ext 17 in advance to reserve space for your family.

For more information or to request the 2006/2007 catalogue, contact Powers Music School, 617-484-4696, or visit www.powersmusic.org. Powers Music School is located at 396 Concord Avenue in Belmont. The campus is located at 380 Concord Avenue and 17 Clark Street, Belmont.

Belmont Open Sings
December 17, 2006 7:30 pm
Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street, Belmont.
Artistic Director Mary Beekman

Powers Music School Presents, Belmont Open Sings, with Mary Beekman as Artistic Director. Participants join in performances of the great masterworks for chorus and orchestra. Belmont Open Sings provides the public with the opportunity to sing while accompanied by a professional-level orchestra, and enjoy arias sung by some of Boston's finest soloists, led by Mary Beekman.

Join us December 17th at 7:30 for Handel's Messiah

Individual concert tickets cost $7 per person (All ages).

Also join us on Sunday February 11, 2007 for Mozart's Mass in C minor at 7:30 pm

Concerts take place at Payson Park Church, 365 Belmont Street, Belmont. Take the #73 bus line from Harvard Square and/or Waverley Square. Traditionally, those who have cars have provided rides to Harvard Square, Boston and other areas to participants.

For more information or to request the 2006/2007 catalogue, contact Powers Music School, 617-484-4696, or visit www.powersmusic.org. Powers Music School is located at 396 Concord Avenue in Belmont. The campus is located at 380 Concord Avenue and 17 Clark Street, Belmont.