Closed Jan. 12

Unfortunately, all lessons are cancelled today. MNPS has cancelled all after-school activities, so we must cancel as well. Thanks for understanding.

Performance Evaluations

Performance Evaluations will be held December 10 through December 15 during your normal teaching time. Q: Okay great so what are they? A: Juries, basically. Students should prepare one or two pieces/exercises (no more than 3 minutes) to play for a panel of teachers including yourself. Q: Does that mean I won’t have a lesson [...]

Artist Fellowships

The Tennessee Arts Commission has announced the Individual Artist Fellowship award categories for 2013.  This years music category is solo instrumental performance.  Awards will equal $5000 each.  Applications must be submitted by Monday, January 23, 2012.  For more information, visit www.tn.gov/arts.

Halloween Recital

We’re finally coming up on our first student recital of the 2011-12 year. This is one fun recital, too. Students of all ability and age are welcome to participate! Students and teachers will be wearing costumes. We’ll have trick-or-treating down the hallways and arts and crafts in the lobby. It’s fun, and we’d love to [...]

Fall Break

Just a friendly reminder that W.O. Smith will be closed from Monday Oct. 17 through Sunday Oct. 23 for Fall Break. Have a great one!

Alfredo Rodriguez Live

We are absolutely thrilled and humbled to welcome world-renowned Cuban jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez to W.O. Smith. Only 25-years-old, Mr. Rodriguez has already had an astounding career, sharing the stage with Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Esperanza Spalding, and many more. This should be a really special evening of music here at W.O. Smith. [...]

Calendar Posted!

Looking forward to a great year at W.O. Smith. Stay up-to-date on all of this year’s school happenings on our online calendar.

Summer Camp Photos

What a week! Here are some photos to remember playing, dancing, singing, studying, and swimming from June 13-18 in White Bluff. Hope to see you guys next year!

Solo Comp. Winners

W.O. Smith Music School is proud to announce the winners of the 2011 Solo Competition. Caulyn Halliburton • Piano I division winner Marshall Mathis • Piano II division winner Ruth Jibes / Alexandria Kontar (co-winners) • Strings division winner Katie Rust • Woodwind/Brass division winner Azro-Solar Akimoto • Overall Solo Competition winner We heard some outstanding playing [...]