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Volume 3 Issue 5

December 2016

Food and Shelter for Friends Benefit!

November 18th NMI instructors and students performed the Greatest Hits of Heart to raise funds for Foodand Shelter for Friends. There were some really great items actioned off, like a Hamer electric guitar and aLine 6 amplifier. At the end of the night we had raised over $2000 for Food and Shelter for Friends! A bigthank you to everyone who came out and was involved. We are so thankful to all who helped us break ourrecord and support this worthy cause.

“Great atmosphere, great teachers, great performance facility, great teaching rooms, well organized.”—Chris B.

April from Food and Shelter for Friends tells the audience about the needs of the organization.

Fred takes bids at the auction.Pictured upper left: NMI Staff

and Adam P.; Pictured lower left: Ben Carter and Alex B.

Katie E. and Kelly P. Alex E. (left); NMI Staff (above)

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Sydney M. Evelyn Z. Staff and students from 2:00 showcase.

Performers and teachers from Noon showcase.

Taylor F.

NMI hosted showcases on October 1. We had numerous gifted students display their musical talent. For some students, this was their first showcase. We are excited and

looking forward to seeing them perform again!

December 10th: Holiday Themed Showcases at Noon and 2:00 p.m.December 24th-January 1st : Closed for Winter Break.January 7: Student Showcases at Noon and 2:00 p.m.February 24: NMI student, Alexa Masters at Norman Public Library West – 6:30 pmMarch 24-25: NMI 10 year anniversary celebration weekend! Friday night: concerts; Saturday morning: Motivational Presentation by Dom Famularo; Saturday afternoon: Drum clinic presented by Dom Famularo; Saturday evening: Dom plays with teachers and students.

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Joel Forlenza: Tuesday – Saturday 5:30-8:30 at at Othello’s in Norman

Ryan Jones: Fridays at the Grand House – 6:30-9:30Saturdays at the Rodeo Opry – 7:30

Brent Saulsbury: Mondays at Mojos in Bricktown; Tuesdays at Bourbon St; Wednesdays at Silver Stallion in Mustang;

and Sundays at VFW

Staff and students from Noon showcase. Jordin B. Brinly W.

Ayden W. Abhi N.

Teachers and students in 2:00 showcase.

November 5th NMI hosted another great showcase. It featured a little bit of everything, from piano, viola, and voice solos to hard rock songs with the band. We

are so proud of all of the performers.

Norman Music Institute

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Norman Music Institute offers the first lesson free, so call and make your appointment now.

Mention you saw this in the newsletter and get your $25 registration free.

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All electric guitars, amps, and drum sets are now on CLEARANCE. Don’t miss out on this incredible sale. Annual TAX FREE DECEMBER Sale. We will pay the tax on all instruments and amplifiers.