Piano students-- Regular lessons all May (no group lesson.) See music events for adjusted payment info, vacation, and summer schedule.

   A+ Performing Arts, Inc.

     ...Unleash Talent!    

WELCOME! Please select from the links at the left for detailed studio information.  If you cannot find what you need, please contact us, info below.

A+ Performing Arts Recent Honors:  Feb. 2012 State Bach Festival JJ A. Regional Bach Fetival JJ A., Michelle A. honorable mention, Lily Y. Alternate, Oct. 2011 State Ensemble Festival James Jed A., Michelle A., Zachery B., Estany C., Lily Y., Cassidy W., Britney M., Kirsten M. alt.; Nationally Certified Teacher of Music (NCTM) by MTNA Cincinnati, OH  Mariann Adams;  May 2011 State Composition Festival James Jed A. and Michelle A., Mar. 2011 OMTA State Bach Festival Michelle A.  Feb. 2011 OMTA District Bach Festival division 2 winner, Michelle A., Lily Y., alternate; division 3 winner, James Jed A., Wesley H., first alternate, Jan. 2011 Gold II Latin Ballroom  and Gold I American Standard Ballroom  Julie A.  (see "Applause" for more. For internet safety, first names only.)

 

Contact Info

Telephone:  541 377-8086

Address:  1745 SW 24th St. Pendleton, OR  97801

E-mail  mariann@one-united.com

FAX:  541 278-2918 attn:  Mariann Adams,  A+PA

Directions to Studio Hwy 84 exit 209.  Right on Southgate/Hwy 395 (toward Pilot Rock.) Left on Perkins Ave. (3rd light/Roosters/Gilbert Auto/RAC.) Right on 24th St. (end of road across from Rice Park.)  Dance studio--lower level, 1st drive, park in back, enter center door.  Music studio--main level, park on street, enter main front door. 

A+ Performing Arts Director, Mariann Adams, NCTM, has  undergraduate degrees in both music and education, and is working on her graduate Masters Degree in Music and Drama Education with a Physical Activities and Health focus (dance). She has earned her National Certified Teacher of Music (NTCM) through the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA).  She has 35 years of dance training and 30 years experience teaching.  She was on State Champion gymnastics, drama, music, and dance teams.  She danced with members of Ballet West, New York City Ballet, and San Francisco Ballet, toured the US, and, more recently, performed on Dish TV. Her students and/or children include 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremonies Salt Lake City, Oregon Music Teachers Association Level X pianists (highest level), State OMTA composition awards, East Oregon Symphony Young Artist Festival winners, and national performance tours. Her unique educational techniques allowed her children to graduate from college at ages 15, 16, 17 and 18. She has extensive musical theater choreography experience. She scripted, orchestrated and directed the Old Town San Diego LA Olympic Celebrations, and the Mayo Clinic Centennial Celebrations.   Her two original CDs, created to comfort  9/11 and fallen heroes’ families, earned New York City FD commendation, US Armed Forces support, the 2006 BYU Alumni Distinguished Service Award, and Oregon 2012 Mother of Achievement by the national Mothers of Achievement, Washington, DC....  She, & the A+ Performing Arts staff, are delighted to serve you.

Last modified: 04/14/12   Copyright M. Adams, 2008.