Summer Camp is Coming!

It's that time of year again; cannonballs in the pool, backyard BBQs and ....PCYO Summer Camp! Just a couple of weeks ago, I attended the PCYO Spring Concert, and I was freaked out by two things:

1) How quickly you kids have grown

and

2) How much some of you veteran students have progressed

I won't name names, but some of you have been practicing AND drinking your milk. In fact, there is a huge difference between the kids who practice and the ones who don't. Like I said, I won't name names, but some girl sang and played some song on her guitar and was so good, made some instructor a little tear-eyed. But my lips are sealed!

Soon, PCYO will give everyone opportunity to keep that practice going in the summer. They can sharpen their skills, have fun with friends and celebrate that Mr. Regan will be back!

Summer Camp dates: August 6-10
To register: www.pasadenayouthorchestra.com

Note from Mr. Regan: Those of you who have attended before know what's in store: games, fun, learning music, food, a concert, dancing, and who knows what else!


Register today, and tell your friends and family!

Love & music,
Fayeruz

Summer Concert Photos!

Bon jour PCYO!

It's been a while since these photos were taken, but better late than never, right? I hear the summer concert was one of the best performances on record - and I am still kicking myself that I had to miss it. As you probably know, kicking yourself is quite difficult. Your foot can't really reach your butt or your shins - two of the most popular places to kick.

Once again, the Franchot family took pictures so great, it makes my photos look like they were taken with a disposable camera. Underwater. But like, not with a waterproof camera.

Here is the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?start_tab=one_set72157628109342662

Thank you Franchot family!

Mr. Robert sure is busy with school, but he misses each and every one of you. He hopes you are practicing, and says hello to all of his little rock stars. Maybe you will see him at the Christmas concert!

Love and music,

Fayeruz

Merci Lisa Franchot!

The Fracnhot family submitted such great photos of the Spring 2011 concert, that my photos look like they were taken with a dollar store disposable camera that an elephant sat on!

Check out the Photos a la Franchot right HERE.

Thanks!

And while I'm here, this is a friendly reminder that PCYO Band Camp is August 15th-19th. Those who haven't signed up should, unless they like watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reruns at home while eating stale Funyuns. Ugh.

See you then, rock stars!

Love & music,
Fayeruz

In a Galaxy Far Far Away...

Well, far far away if there's traffic. PCYO held their Spring Concert and blew everyone away with their solos, jazz pieces, pop songs and grand finale with the Star Wars theme!

OK so I forgot wear pumpernickel bagels on my ears to look like Princess Leia - but let's face it - I'm no Princess Leia. So I dressed up this puppy instead. Great job, PCYO!

I've got the concert photos RIGHT HERE!

...And don't forget, Summer Camp is August 15 - 19th!

All Good Things

Happy New Year, PCYO!

I'm getting nothing but good news lately:

- The turnout this semester was GREAT!

- Rock stars Pepe and Justus are baaaaaack!

- The bowling trip last week was F-U-N!

- Raymond was honored for SERIOUS achievements as an Eagle Scout. If we get stuck in a natural disaster, I am calling him!!!

- And you guys get to play a STAR WARS song?!?!

No fair! Now I am wishing I played an instrument! I can't wait to see that one performed. I'll wear pumpernickel bagels on my ears to look like Princess Leia at the concert! Keep up the great work, and keep practicing!


Fayeruz

The Best Concert. EVER.

So I haven't written in a few minutes. Okay the whole season, but never mind that. I was inspired to jump online immediately and blog about the amazing holiday concert PCYO performed. It was the best one, like, ever.

Even with newcomers, all that hard work for the past few years has sharpened PCYO into a well-oiled machine! The orchestral pieces were complicated, but tight. The solos? Captivating! The parents? Beaming! The feeling? Merry!

CONGRATULATIONS PCYO AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Summer 2010 Concert

"Be a light and shine," they advised. And PCYO did. They were lights. And they shone. Tears!

I had the privilege of catching the summer concert this Friday, where students and instructors showed off their hard work. Making their parents proud and their minds sharper, the kids blew me away.

To see the concert photos I took when I wasn't staring proudly with my mouth dropped open, click HERE!

Love & music,

Fayeruz

Below photo: Camille & Robert preparing for band camp
at the Regan Cabin