📆 Calendar
Masterclasses, performance opportunities, nursing home concerts, and panels—all offered at no cost!
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Daniel Thrasher Meet & Greet! May 21st, 2022 @ 9 PM ET via Zoom We met YouTuber (3.5 mil+) and comedy musician Daniel Thrasher! We heard from him about his journey on becoming a pianist and content creator, and asked him questions about making videos. He also gave great advice for music students and showed us how he comes up with impromptu songs on the spot! |
Nursing Home Concert March 26th, 2022 @ 2 PM Do Re Mi's MD Volunteers performed a free concert for residents at Sunrise Columbia! Works featured Paganini, Piazzolla, Handel, Horovitz, and Bach. We also got bubble tea afterwards! |
Violin Masterclass 🎻 March 20th @ 7:30 PM ET via Zoom David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra gave amazing feedback to 3 Do Re Mi tutors! We heard works by Bach, Barber, and Tchaikovsky. |
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
6th Virtual RecitalFebruary 18th, 2023 @ 7:30pm ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi students and tutors gathered for another exciting recital! Featuring cello tutors Christian and Louis, a Maryland brother duo on piano and voice, and amazing students from all over the US, the recital featured Do Re Mi's goal to share music with others. Watch here! |
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College/Conservatory App PanelDecember 10th, 2022 @ 8pm ET via Zoom
Panelists Amy Hwang, Stan Lee, Miyabi Henriksen, and Nicholas Suarez discussed their college/conservatory application process and provided Do Re Mi HS tutors with valuable tips. They talked through pursuing meaningful extracurriculars, coming up with a "college list," and not procrastinating on writing essays. |
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Violin Masterclass and Q&ADecember 9th, 2022 @ 8pm ET via Zoom
Violinist Karla Donehew Pérez of the Catalyst Quartet gave tutors advice on relaxing the violin form, using gravity and weight for the bow, and improving intonation! In addition to maintaining a busy performance schedule, Ms. Donehew Perez is a faculty member at Bard College and the Sphinx Performance Academy. |
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College/Conservatory Life PanelDecember 4th, 2022 @ 8:30pm ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi alumni Carys Sutherland, Sasha Hitachi, Rachel Lee, and Joseph St. Jules joined us to share their experience so far at college! They covered time management skills, student life on/off campus, and finding paid gigs or music management opportunities. Watch here! |
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Viola Masterclass and Q&AJune 23rd, 2022 @ 3 PM ET via Zoom
Three Do Re Mi viola tutors performed and received feedback from Li-Kuo Chang, Principal Viola of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra! Students had an opportunity to ask Mr. Chang questions about his professional career and the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he teaches. |
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5th Virtual RecitalJune 18th, 2022 @ 7:30 PM ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi's students and tutors performed piano, flute, ukulele, violin, and more in our summer recital! We also announced the winners of our 2022 Accelerando Scholarship Competition. Congratulations to everyone on their hard work and amazing performances! Watch here! |
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Classical Voice Masterclass, Q&AJune 12th, 2022 @ 8:30 PM ET via Zoom
Susanne Mentzer, voice instructor at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, detailed personal feedback for 3 of our voice tutors. We held a Q&A at the end, where Ms. Mentzer recounted how she landed her first role at the Metropolitan Opera and delivered advice for young classical singers. Watch here! |
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Conservatory Admissions TalkJune 11th, 2022 @ 5 PM ET via Zoom
We invited Danielle Arnold, Assistant Director of Admissions at the Eastman School of Music, to present on the admissions process for music schools! She covered the difference between dual degree and major, networking in college, scheduling lessons with the faculty, and answered tutors' questions about applying. View the PPT here! |
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Flute Masterclass and Q&AJune 6th, 2022 @ 7 PM ET via Zoom
3 Do Re Mi flute tutors performed works by Mozart, Chaminade, and Bozza for John Thorne, Associate Professor of Flute at the Northwestern Bienen School of Music! He talked about auditioning at Northwestern and gave our tutors audition tips, and discussed flute embouchure. Watch here! |
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Teaching PedagogyJune 5th, 2022 @ 8 PM ET via Zoom
We invited Albert Hunt (clarinetist and private instructor) and David Matchim (band director and music educator) to present about teaching music and provide insight into the music education career field. They discussed the importance of having a teaching philosophy and aiming for progress more than results. Watch here! |
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Saxophone Masterclass and Q&AMay 29th, 2022 @ 11 AM ET via Zoom
Steven Temme, Assistant Principal of the Marine Band, gave amazing feedback to 4 Do Re Mi tutors! Our tutors performed Demersseman, Creston, and Haendel, and asked Mr. Temme questions about his musical career and how to practice old repertoire. Watch here! |
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Meet & Greet with Daniel ThrasherMay 21st, 2022 @ 5 PM ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi tutors met YouTuber and comedy musician Daniel Thrasher! We heard from him about his journey on becoming a pianist and content creator, and asked him questions about making videos. He also gave great advice for music students and showed us how he comes up with impromptu songs on the spot! |
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Tutor Social Night No. 2March 27th, 2022 @ 9 PM ET
Do Re Mi tutors played more skrbl.io, shared funny band stories, and caught up with each other through Zoom! |
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Nursing Home Concert
February 19th, 2022 @ 3:30 PM ET
Our volunteers performed a second recital after being invited back to Lorien Health Center in Columbia! Residents enjoyed Mozart, Bach, Telemann, and Piazzolla. |
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Inaugural Tutor Social Night
February 12th, 2022 @ 9 PM ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi's volunteers met each other, shared laughs, played musical skribbl.io and gartic phone, won free Do Re Mi tote bags, and got to ask our founder questions! |
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4th Virtual Recital
January 29th, 2022 @ 7:30 PM ET via Zoom
Do Re Mi's students and tutors performed pieces on flute, oboe, violin, piano, percussion, voice, clarinet, and guitar! Each performer will receive a free Do Re Mi tote bag! |
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Nursing Home Concert
December 11th, 2021 @ 3:30 PM ET
Our volunteers spread holiday cheer at our first in-person outreach concert! We played an hour-long program for several residents at Lorien Health Center in Columbia, MD! |
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Virtual Nursing Home Concert ReleaseSeptember 26th, 2021
Kicking off our new nursing home concert initiative, we sent personalized concerts featuring our volunteers to five nursing homes in Maryland! |
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NYO Tutor Meet-Up!July 18, 2021 @ Purchase, New York
Several of our tutors who were selected for Carnegie Hall's National Youth Orchestra met up during the program! We are very proud of our volunteers for their involvement. |
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3rd Virtual Recital & Scholarship ResultsJune 20th, 2021 @ 7:30 PM EST via Zoom
Do Re Mi's students and tutors performed in a Virtual "Father's Day" Recital. We heard great performances of pieces from Chopin, to Beethoven, to songs from the hit TV show iCarly! We also announced the winners of our 2021 Accelerando Scholarship Competition! Watch here! |
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Cello Masterclass and Q&AJune 19th, 2021 @ 1 PM EST via Zoom
Dariusz Skoraczewski, Principal Cellist of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gave great feedback to 3 of our cello tutors! We also participated in a short Q&A where we talked about Mr. Skoraczewski's favorite performances, how to be a great Principal player, and his advice for younger musicians. Watch here! |
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Percussion Masterclass and Q&AJune 18th, 2021 @ 2 PM via Zoom
Brian Prechtl, Percussionist in the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra gave an excellent presentation on percussion playing and motivation. He also gave great feedback to 3 percussion tutors in a masterclass! Watch here! |
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Piano Masterclass and Q&AJune 17th, 2021 @ 2 PM EST via Zoom
Dr. Hui-Chuan Chen, Piano Faculty at Heifetz International Music Festival, Peabody Preparatory, and University of Maryland gave feedback to 4 of our piano tutors! We also learned about her favorite pieces and her most memorable musical experiences! Watch here! |
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Sarah Willis MBE, Meet and GreetJune 13th, 2021 @ 1 PM EST via Zoom
We had a wonderful conversation with Sarah Willis MBE, French Horn Player in the Berlin Philharmonic! We talked about connecting with others through music, the importance of a good teacher, how to practice consistently, and what it's like playing in an European orchestra! |
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Oboe Masterclass and Q&AJune 10th, 2021 @ 5:00 PM EST via Zoom
Katherine Needleman, Principal Oboist of the Baltimore Symphony gave wonderful feedback to 3 of our oboe tutors! She also answered our questions about auditioning, reedmaking, and practicing. Watch here! |
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Flute Masterclass and Q&AJune 9th, 2021 @ 7:30 PM EST via Zoom
We had an energetic masterclass with Cynthia Meyers, Piccolo Player of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Professor of Flute at New England Conservatory! We also did a Q&A about NEC and Ms. Meyer's career. Watch here! |
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Clarinet Masterclass and Q&AApril 25th, 2021 @ 3:05 PM EST via Zoom
Ralph Skiano, Principal Clarinetist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra gave great feedback to 3 of our tutors, and we participated in a fun Q&A! |
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Viola Masterclass and Q&AMarch 30th, 2021 @ 7:30 PM EST via Zoom
Christian Colberg, Principal Violist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra gave insightful feedback to 3 of our tutors, and we participated in a Q&A! Watch here! |
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Trumpet Masterclass and Q&AMarch 11th, 2021 @ 8:00 PM EST via Zoom
Micah Wilkinson, Principal Trumpet of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra listened to and gave great feedback to 3 of our tutors! Watch here! |
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Broadway Masterclass and Q&AJanuary 23, 2021 @ 11:00 AM EST via Zoom
Margo Seibert, Broadway actress and singer, listened and gave feedback to 4 of our Voice tutors! We also did a Q&A! Watch here! |
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2nd Virtual RecitalJanuary 2, 2021 @ 7:30 PM EST via Zoom
30+ of Do Re Mi's students and tutors performed in an hour long virtual recital! Watch here! |
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College Application PanelDecember 19, 2020 @ 7 PM EST via Zoom
We learned how to craft the perfect college essay AND got to ask questions to a panel of students attending a few of our nation's top schools! |
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1st Virtual RecitalDecember 12, 2020 @ 7:30 PM EST via Zoom
25+ of Do Re Mi's tutors, students, and parents of students performed in an hour-long virtual recital AND received free Do Re Mi T-shirts!Watch here! |
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Violin Masterclass and Q&A
September 13 2020, @ 7 PM ET via Zoom
3 of our violin tutors performed for Alexandra Osborne of the National Symphony Orchestra and received feedback! Both tutors and students attended, and we had a fun and insightful Q&A session at the end. Watch here! |
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Teaching Music: Panel Discussion
August 14, 2020 @ 7:30 PM ET via Zoom
Tutors joined two professional musicians (Leah Barrick of the National Symphony and Brent Flinchbaugh of Maryland Trumpet Institute) in a discussion about teaching online, strategies for teaching, and the rewards of teaching. |
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