June Newsletter
Refer a friend for lessons at Creative Keys between
June 1st & September 30th and you’ll be entered to win a
$100 Restaurant gift card and a $100 Movie Theater gift card!
The more friends you refer, the more entries you’ll receive.
You’ll also receive TWO $25 Gift Cards for each family you refer, after they pay for their first month of lessons! Just ask your friend to write your name on the registration form.
PREFORMANCE IN THE PARK
We are excited to host an outdoor, Halloween-themed recital this Fall, with 2 dates to choose from! The “Spooktacular Performance in the Park” event will take place at the amphitheater at R.E. Olds Park in Oldsmar, featuring a large stage for performers and a huge lawn area in front of the stage.
Students may perform 1 or 2 pieces with a total performance time not to exceed 3 minutes (exception: vocalists may perform 1 piece without time limit). Recitals will start every 75 minutes throughout the afternoon, so please exit the lawn area at the end of the performances so that the next group can set up (each recital time will take approximately 45 minutes).
Time slots are limited to 16 students each so we recommend signing up quickly! Students and family members are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes if they would like to. We look forward to a fun, festive performance!
Please note: Signup is limited to actively enrolled students only
DATES AND TIMES
October 24th & 30th
11:30 • 12:45 • 2:00 • 3:15 • 4:30 • 5:45
R.E. Olds Park in OldsmarVIRTUAL SHOWCASE
Students, you are invited to perform at the Creative Keys virtual “Spooktacular Student Showcase” with a live Zoom meeting on Saturday, October 23rd! Students will submit 1 or 2 recorded performances and videos will be edited and compiled into a showcase for each time slot. Students, please feel free to wear a costume in your performance video!
On the showcase date, students, teachers, family, and friends will meet together over Zoom for a watch party, where we will have live applause for each student (our Director, Hayley Fair, will emcee the event).
Please talk with your teacher about a plan for your performance and then sign up for a time slot on SignUp Genius. After you sign up, you will receive instructions on how to submit your video(s) and then 5-7 days before the event you’ll receive the Zoom information (feel free to privately share this with family and friends). Performances will be posted on YouTube a few days after the showcase so you can watch again and share. We look forward to seeing everyone at the Spooktacular Student Showcase!
Please note: Signup is limited to actively enrolled students only
DATES AND TIMES
Saturday, October 23rd
2:00 • 3:30 • 5:00
2nd Annual Composition Contest!
We’re pleased to announce our 2nd annual Composition Contest! Current students are invited to compose a piece of 8 measures or more and submit a video performance and/or written manuscript of their composition.
There are 3 age categories; 5-8, 9-12, and 13-18 with 1st and 2nd prizes for each category ($50 Amazon card for 1st place and $25 for 2nd place). All participants will receive a music pin.
Free resources for composing include:
www.noteflight.com and www.musescore.com
(handwritten manuscripts are also welcome).
Students may click below to submit their composition.
The deadline for submission is July 17th.
Job recently won first prize in a talent show at his church, Lakeside Community chapel. Participants showed different talents like singing, dancing, and playing musical instruments. Job played Fur Elise, Vivace and Amazing Grace on the piano.
Miss Sarah said, ”Job is a hard working student that shows self motivation and maturity in his musical pursuits. Every week he shows up to his lessons prepared and ready to learn! “
“I am grateful to have Miss Sarah as my piano teacher. She is very good, knowledgeable and nice. I have been going to Creative Keys since 2016. It’s a great place to learn music.” – Job
We are all very proud!
Great work, Job!
“From the very first lesson Savannah has shown a genuine love of singing and music. She is a natural. Her lessons are always prepared with her book full of drawings and lyrics from her large library of songs; very impressive for such a young student. Her singing voice and skill set at this young age quite frankly is beautiful. She is such a joy to teach. Bravo!” – Francine Lancaster
“Music makes me feel happy inside. I love singing with Mrs. Francine. She gets me excited about singing. We do voice exercises and sing all different songs. When I go to Creative Keys I feel I fit in there. I look forward to going every week.” – Savannah
We are all very proud! Awesome job, Savannah!
We're pleased to welcome David Fortuna as our newest instructor at Creative Keys! He teaches Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn, Tuba, Baritone and Euphonium to students 2nd grade to adult. so call or text 727-736-8018 to reserve yours today!
https://www.creativekeysinc.com/instructors/david-fortuna/
David Fortuna has been a performer and teacher for over 20 years. He is currently teaching Elementary Music at Northwest Elementary School in Hudson, Florida. David has also taught private lessons on trumpet, trombone, French horn, and tuba throughout his teaching career.
David began playing the trumpet in fifth grade and immediately fell in love with practicing and performing. By the time he entered Countryside High School in Clearwater, Florida, his passion with helping others grow a love for music started to develop. He made the decision to go to college to study to become a music teacher.
David would attend Troy State University in Troy, Alabama and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music and History. Later, he completed his Masters Degree in Music Education. While in Troy, he served as the elected Band Captain/President for two years and was trumpet section leader in several performing groups such as Symphony Band, Concert Band, and Jazz Ensemble. David was honored to be asked to perform “Napoli Variations for Trumpet” while accompanied by the Troy State Summer Band. While working on his Masters, David was hired as an Adjunct Professor to teach trumpet to undergraduate students. David was also a member of Kappa Kappa Psi, National Band Fraternity.
While in college, David has performed in several church venues, rock bands, soul bands, jazz combos, and for many military ceremonies.
Since graduating college, David has focused on his teaching career. He has taught middle school band in LaGrange, GA, Panama City, FL, and Bradenton, FL. He has been teaching elementary music at his current location for the past 15 years, and still plays and performs when his schedule allows.
David is married to Laurel, and has a stepdaughter named Lindsey (who is attending the University of Florida), and also a son named Dominic, who is currently taking piano lessons from Creative Keys Music School.
WELCOME,
NEW STUDENTS
April & May 2021
Ehren • Isaiah
Giovani • Owen
Kimber • Zayrah
Regan • Dolores
Eftyhia • Kathleen
Carson • Kevin
Ashliegh • Katie
Lily • Victoria
Althea • Wilson
Noah • Elizabeth
Abigail • Ethan
Hazel • Nicole
Jackson • Matrona
James • Hayden
Dawnmarie • Daniela
Kristian • Marina
Andrew • Thomas
Sydney • Gabriela
Nathan • Dylan
Gabriella • Alyssa
Rowan • Christie
Chi • Valeria • Evin
Judy • Braiden
Petra • Katie • Kainoa
Lauren • Daniel
Mariana • John
Alex • Han • Audrey
McKenzie • Lianna
Madison • Grace
WE CAN SPECIAL ORDER ANY MUSIC TITLE!
Stop by the front desk, call or text 727-736-8018, or email us at [email protected] to place your order. Music orders are placed every 7-10 days. Bonus for students: No shipping fees!
for your referrals!
Krieger family • Myers family
Bryton family • Jill family
