Subject: MCMA May 2022 Newsletter

May 2022

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Meet our May Student of the month - Boden Everett.

Boden has been learning under the guidance of instructor Tom Luther. Tom has this to say about his student:

"Boden has been doing excellent work developing his learning process in his weekly lessons. He is enthusiastic and excited about music and avidly applies himself to piano. The thing that I have found remarkable is how he has been able to overcome his initial struggles with the reality of private lessons.

Boden had early challenges with being in formalized lessons owing largely to him being most comfortable as an independent learner. While having that degree of initiative is always a plus there comes a time where we need to give up a degree of control and trust that our teachers will help guide us on our path. Boden has shown a very high degree of resilience and adaptability despite the early challenges and continues to grow his process and his skills. I am so proud of the work he has been doing, his persistence, and his willingness to have open and honest conversations about how we structure his lessons and where we can make adjustments. Boden is the model of an effective student and I'm excited to see how he develops his art."

SUMMER AT MCMA

Registration for Summer at MCMA is well under way. Join us for one of our fantastic summer camps or programs - this year we have something for all ages! This summer, we'll be offering:

Easy Bluegrass Jamming Workshop
Music Exploration Class
Blues Intensive Camp
Blue Intensive Skill Workshop
Jazz Intensive Camp

Registration is now open! To learn more, please visit us online at

Summer at MCMA

Purchase 10th Birthday Bash Tickets Here

We're super excited to celebrate our 10th Birthday! Join us at the Yellow Barn for a night of music, dancing and celebration!

When: May 28th, from 6-10 PM

Where: Yellow Barn, Winter St., Rockland, ME

Tickets: $20/adult, $12/student ($100 max per family)

Dance Party featuring The Right Track
Alumni & Faculty Performances
Cash Bar & Food by Uproot Pie Co.

We're excited to welcome back former faculty members Stu Gurley, Zack Bence and Robin Lane to join in our faculty jam. Alumni students rocking the stage include Myles Kelley, Heather Stephenson, Ruben Feldman and Anthony Marsh, among others!

If you're an MCMA alum and would like to join in the fun, send Tom Ulichny an email at tom@midcoastmusicacademy.com

Tickets on sale now!

You can go to Graffam Bros. Seafood Market (211 Union St, Rockport)

or Curator (383 Main St, Rockland), and of course, here at MCMA to purchase tickets, or you can purchase online here .

Event Volunteers Needed!

We need many hands to make our birthday bash on May 28th a success. Email info@midcoastmusicacademy.com or call/text (207)701-7410 to volunteer. We're very happy to fill out high school community service forms, and your help will earn you a ticket to the party! We need people to:

hang posters
decorate before the party
sell raffle tickets at the party
sell/take tickets at the door
clean up after the party

Welcome Paul Benjamin to the Board of Directors!

We are pleased to introduce you to our newest board member, Paul Benjamin! Paul has over 40 years of business experience in the Blues music world as a promoter, manager, and consultant. He has lived in Rockland since 1973. In 1994, he started the North Atlantic Blues Festival, now in its 29th year. He produces six other festivals,as well as many other shows around the country. Paul was brought up on Jazz and Blues as a child by his parents. Over the years, his love turned to the Blues. He has served on the Maine Arts Commission, was the first person ever elected president of the Blues Foundation in Memphis TN that was not from Memphis. He still sits on a number of committees with the Blues Foundation. A long-time supporter of Midcoast Music Academy, Paul is devoted to promoting local music education and performance and helping to raise the next generation of local musicians.

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Subject: MCMA May 2022 Newsletter

STUDENT OF THE MONTH

Welcome Paul Benjamin to the Board of Directors!