A letter from Valley Catholic Music School Director Beckie Hocker
Dear Music School Families,
Everyone is invited to attend Valley Catholic Music School’s Young Artist Recital on Sunday, May 19, at 1 p.m. in the VCHS Kelly Auditorium. This special event is our final recital of the 2023-24 school year. The recital will showcase students from each instructor and highlight what they have learned during the year. The recital is free and open to the public. A reception will follow.
Valley Catholic Summer Music Camp is filling fast! No music experience necessary and it is open to school-age children entering Kindergarten through 5th grade. Campers will learn music fundamentals and participate in segments on piano, recorder, violin and voice.
Make new friends, learn new instruments and fundamentals, and have a lot of fun! Open to everyone, so invite your friends!
Visit our summer camps blog post to learn more and register.
Registration is now open!
Save the date for June 24 to 28!
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$395 per student
Summer Music Camp is designed for children in grades K to 5. No musical experience is required. We offer rotational segments on piano, recorder, violin and voice. We teach basic music fundamentals, such as rhythm, note reading, terminology, movement and ear training. We focus on having fun with friends who like music as much as we do. Our teachers are positive, encouraging and warm, allowing each student to learn individually and in a group setting. Summer Music Camp is open to all at Valley Catholic students and our broader community. Consider Summer Music Camp and invite your friends!
Senior Recital
Ayush Wynkoop, Flute
Congratulations to Ayush W. who recently won first place in the Senior Division of the Greater Portland Flute Society’s Young Artist Competition. He also placed 3rd at the All-State Competition on Saturday, April 27.
Ayush has studied Flute at Valley Catholic Music School for 7 years. He immediately showed signs of talent with his understanding of the music, his expression and his technical abilities. He has participated in many music recitals, The Flutissimos, Metropolitan Youth Symphony, OMEA Solo and Ensemble Contest, All-State Solo Performance and Band, as well as summer music camps, and audition-only band clinics. He also plays Saxophone in the VC High School Concert and Pep Bands.
Ayush has shown immense dedication and hard work to his instrument. This recital will showcase his talent and collaboration with his peers. Mark your calendar for this extraordinary event.
To learn more about VC Music School, visit ssmo.org/vcs/schools/music or follow us on Facebook and Instagram or email me directly.
