CALENDAR
2026/27 academic year: (M) August 31, 2026 to (TH) June 3, 2027.
Monday Lessons. August 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027. No lessons: Federal holidays; Thanksgiving Break, November 24; Christmas break, Dec 21, 28; March 22 (Spring Break), April 5 (MTNA Conference).
T, W, TH Lessons. September 1, 2026 to June 3, 2027. No lessons: Fall Break, Oct 1-4.
Performances + Recitals
* CFMTA Play-a-thon for Hospice, Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Sneads Ferry Presbyterian, 2 pm+.
* Jacksonville Christmas Parade, Saturday, November 21, 2026 from 7 am. to Noon. Meet at Coastal Carolina Community College. Finish by Roses Discount Store, Village Drive. Float Decoration: Friday, Nov. 20, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
* Spring Fun Performance, Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2 p.m. Location: Carolina Home & Garden, Newport, NC.
+ Red Carpet Recital on Sunday, June 6, 2027 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (2 recital times; sign up for time). Location: Christ Church, New Bern. Red Carpet pictures begin 30 minutes prior to start of recital. Free event. All are welcome!
* optional
+ must attend 2 group lessons (minimum) to participate
Group lessons are an additional benefit to private lessons in Sempre Piano Studio. Students attend the monthly group lessons in my studio and are grouped according to age and level.
Group 1 — 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Group 2 — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Group 3 + Virtual Students — 6 to 7 p.m. (EST)
Group lessons include music-themed group games, learning about musical periods and its composers, students play a current piece–polished or in progress–for other students.
2026/27 Group Lesson Schedule
THEME: Around the World in Music
September 27, Sunday. Bach to Basics
October 18, Sunday. Europe
November 22, Sunday. VIRTUAL ALL GROUP LESSON. Africa. Special Guest: William Chapman Nyaho
December 13, Sunday. Christmas music — ALL countries
January 24, 2027, Sunday. South America. Special Guest: Dr. Angelita Berdialis.
February 28, Sunday. VIRTUAL ALL GROUP LESSON. Asia. Special Guest — Dr. Hsing-Chwen Giselle Hsin
March 1, Sunday. Gig Performance @ Carolina Home & Gardens, Newport, NC. 2 pm+
April 25, Sunday. North America
May 23, Sunday. VIRTUAL ALL GROUP LESSON. Recital Rehearsal.
2027 SUMMER SCHEDULE
Summer Session — June 14 to July 1, 2027.
NO LESSONS JULY 3 – AUGUST 2026
Summer Session is a good opportunity for new students to take lessons, and see if SPS is a good fit. New students: contact me to register at semprepianostudio@icloud.com.
PAST PERFORMANCES
2021 Spring Recital, “Red Carpet Recital,” June 6th, 4 pm.
2020 Outdoor Music Concert @ Milk Road Coffee, Jacksonville, NC on July 2nd, 2020