Welcome to The TDS Web Site
In the Greater Richmond Area (Hanover)
and the Northern Neck
MYC™ Classes in the Short Pump Area
Telephone: 804-537-5800
Spring Recitals: May 10, 11, 12
Thursday, May 10, at 5:30 pm and 6:45 pm
Friday, May 11, at 5:30 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 12, at 10:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
MUSIC: FLUTE, PIANO, VIOLIN, VOICE, MUSIC FOR YOUNG CHILDREN™ (MYC™)
THE TDS SINGERS (CHILDREN’S ENSEMBLE), BEGINNING GUITAR
THE ARTS: BAROQUE CAMP IN JUNE: ART, MUSIC, LITERATURE, DRAMA
The Talent Developing Studio offers group lessons (Music for Young Children™ for ages 3-10 years, Suzuki strings for ages 4-up, The TDS Singers for students from 6-15 years ) and private music lessons for all ages (flute, piano, violin--Suzuki and traditional methods--voice) in an encouraging, family-oriented environment.
Our teachers are music education professionals whose passion is to help The TDS students to appreciate music and to enjoy the art of performing their pieces musically.
2012-2013 REGISTRATIONS OPENING MARCH 29. There will be openings for new students in all departments. Please spread the word about The TDS. If new students pay the registration fee and at least one month’s tuition and write on their application forms that you recommended The TDS, we will apply $20 to your account. We need your help! Flyers will be available at the studio next week. Also the new information will be on the website by the end of next week.
Check out our summer camp program: BAROQUE ART, MUSIC, LITERATURE, DRAMA to take place June 25-29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for rising 4th-9th graders. Also beginning guitar classes will be available.
CONGRATULATIONS to JESSIE PARTRIDGE, first runner-up in the Miss Mechanicsville Pageant, for her beautiful rendition of “Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again.” As both emcees said, “WOW! That’s all we can say. WOW!”
CONGRATULATIONS to all of our Festival participants for outstanding auditions. We are proud of you for your hard work and persistence!
CONGRATULATIONS to Anne Hampton Whiteside and Avery Whiteside for their success at the ODACS Regional Competition:
*Anne Hampton placed 1st in string solo (Level 2); 2nd in small instrumental ensemble (Level 3); 1st in World History testing (Level 2); 1st in Science Fair (Level 2); 1st in Duet Acting (Level 2)
*Avery placed 2nd in woodwind solo (Level 3); 1st in Reader's Theater (Level 3); 1st in small vocal ensemble (Level 3); 2nd in small instrumental ensemble (Level 3)
*1st place winners in Levels 2 and 3 proceed to state competition on March 23 at Landmark Christian School in Richmond.
CONGRATULATIONS to Julia Dry for being selected to participate in the All-State Band (flute, 14th chair) AND the All-State Choir!
CONGRATULATIONS to Taylor Davis, CMS, and Noah Lacatell, AHS, for being on the winning teams at the state archery tournament on February 25. They’ll be competing the the National Tournament in Kentucky in May and the World Tournament in Orlando in October.
CONGRATULATIONS to Patrick Elliott, John Kelley, and Noah Lacatell for being selected to participate in the Central Regional Orchestra!!! Over 250 violin students in grades 7 to 9 from Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, and the private schools auditioned for the two orchestras! Patrick Elliott was selected as second chair in the top orchestra.
CONGRATULATIONS to Yashna Nainani, Hanover County Spelling Bee Winner. Yashna has been a student at The Talent Developing Studio all of her life. We’re proud of her accomplishments.
Check out the website for Chickahominy Middle School: the notice about Yashna AND Grace Li’s photograph. WOW! Go, The TDS students!
REGISTRATION FOR 2012-2013 WILL OPEN ON MARCH 29.
CHECK FOR REGISTRATION FORMS AT THE TDS ON MARCH 29.
NEW PAYMENT OPTION: THE TDS IS NOW ABLE TO RECEIVE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS!!!!
BEGINNING GUITAR
BEGINNING GUITAR CLASSES taught by Sarah Lapallo
All ages 8 – 12 students
Prerequisites and supplies: Elementary level of reading music is preferred but not required; need a guitar, a pick, and an electric tuner.
Teacher will provide books/ learning materials which are covered by the cost of the class.
Class will cover: basic music theory, how to read TAB, guitar theory (ie string’s names, parts of the guitar) how to tune a guitar by ear and with a tuner, basic chords (probably G, C, D, Em, F, Am, etc) and how to use a capo. This class is a good way to try out guitar without the year-long commitment of lessons.
On the Northern Neck: Piano and voice lessons with David McEntire in Callao. Email or call for more information.
The TDS is located in Hanover County, Virginia, on Rte. 301, 10 miles north of I-295, at the intersection of Rte 301 and 54. Our studio is in the W&W Building behind the Hanover, VA, Post Office.
Our telephone Number is: (804) 537-5800.
Our mailing address is: The TDS, P.O. Box 1598, Mechanicsville, VA 23116.
Our email address is: info@thetds.com