May School News - Elizabeth's Music School

Parent's Notes

May has arrived, bringing longer days, warmer sunshine, and a renewed sense of energy across our school community. It’s a wonderful time to celebrate growth—both in and out of the classroom—as students continue to learn, explore, and achieve new milestones!

BINGO Spirit Week | Join Ms Karah and Ms Elizabeth LIVE on Facebook, Tuesday at 11am, to hear our grand prize $25 gift card winners!

Summer Scheduling | It’s that time again! Here at EMS, we redo the GIANT schedule twice a year to accommodate family’s summer schedules and new school year schedules. It’s a giant undertaking, but have found that it’s very beneficial for families, so we continue to do it! 🙂 The priority scheduling form is now closed and we will get the summer schedule posted as soon as possible! You will be notified when it’s available on the My Music Staff Student Portal.

Summer Camps 2026 | Registration is officially OPEN as of today! Register online HERE! We’ve got all sorts of exciting camps for ages 0-18!
– Get in the Groove w/ Mr. Charles | July 6-10, 9:30-12pm, grades 3-8
– Your Summer Musical Passport: Great Britain w/ Ms. Jean | July 6-10, 9:30-12pm, ages 5-10
– Mic Drop! Sing Like a Star w/ Ms. Brenna | July 13-17, 9:30-12pm, grades 3-6
– Your Summer Musical Passport: Native North America w/ Ms. Jean | July 13-17, 9:30-12pm, ages 5-10
– Stage Ready: Band Camp w/ Ms. Brenna + Mr. Jake | July 20-25, 9:30-12:30pm, grades 7-12
– Guitarmageddon: Rise of the Riff w/ Mr. Jake | July 27-31, 9:30-12pm, grades 3-8
– Your Summer Musical Passport: Germany w/ Ms. Jean | July 27-31, 9:30-12pm, ages 5-10
– Forest Friends Music Camp w/ Ms. Jean | August 3-7, 9:30-12pm, ages 4-7
– Broadway: Sing, Dance, Shine! w/ Ms. Annalisa | August 3-7, 9:30-12:30pm, grades 7-12
– Mic Drop! Sing Like a Star (Teen Edition) w/ Ms. Brenna | August 10-14, 9:30-12pm, grades 7-12
– Your Summer Musical Passport: African America w/ Ms. Jean | August 10-14, 9:30-12:30pm, ages 5-10
– Produce It: From Performance to Final Mix w/ Mr. Christopher | August 17-21, 9:30-12pm, grades 7-12

Summer Break | The school is closed June 22 – July 3. Summer Session begins the week of July 6!

Private Lessons

Spring Productions | Mark your calendar for this year's Spring Shows! Saturday, May 30th at Grace Church (717 SE Everett Rd) in Camas. Your student is officially scheduled for their assigned show on the Student Portal. Sibling groups stay together, so let us know if we've made an error!
- 9:00am - Mr. Brian + Ms. Chunghah
- 10:30am - Ms. Brienne
- 12:00pm - Mr. Abraham
- 1:30pm - Ms. Jean
- 3:00pm - Guitar + Voice (Ms. Annalisa, Ms. Brenna, Mr. Jake, Mr. Robert)
- 4:30pm + 7pm - Spring Band Productions (Choir, Guitar, Piano, Voice) - Advanced students, band ensembles, and choir

Adult Recital | Monday, June 15th, 6:30pm at EMS | Oh yes, we have something special for our adult students too! Mark your calendars for our Adult Student Showcase!

Spring Production Band Rehearsals | If your student is performing in a band in either the 4:30pm or 7pm shows, please mark your calendars for these additional rehearsals:
- Sketch Filming | Thursday, May 14th, 6:30-7:30pm at EMS
- Band Rehearsals | Thursday, May 14th, 6:30-8:30pm at EMS
-- 6:30-7pm - A Fifth of Beethoven
-- 7-7:30pm - Sweet Child of Mine
-- 7:30-8pm - Fireflies
-- 8-8:30pm - Hit the Road Jack
-- 8:30-9pm - Sir Duke
- Band Rehearsals | Friday, May 22nd, 4-6pm at EMS
-- 4-4:30pm - A Fifth of Beethoven
-- 4:30-5pm - Sweet CHild of Mine
-- 5-5:30pm - Fireflies
-- 5:30-6pm - Hit the Road Jack
-- 6-6:30pm - Sir Duke
-- 6:30pm - Rollin' in the Deep
- Dress Rehearsal | Friday May 29th at Grace Church
-- 4:30pm show - DRESS REHEARSAL from 6-7pm
-- 7pm show - DRESS REHEARSAL from 7-8pm

Let's Play Music/Sound Beginnings

Sound Beginnings (Ages 0-4) | Registration for Fall '26 is officially OPEN! Reserve your seat and class materials here!
- Fall Sound Beginnings (ages 0-4) | Wed@9am, Wed@9:45am, Thur@4:45pm, Thur@5:30pm

Let's Play Music (Incoming Ages 4-6) | Registration for NEXT YEAR is officially open! Mark your calendars for another FUN and exciting year of music learning and grab the class times that work for you before they fill up!
- Let's Play Music Year 1 (incoming ages 4-6 years) | Mon@3:30pm, Wed@2pm, Thur@3:45pm
- Let's Play Music Year 2 (must have completed Year 1) | Mon@3:30pm, Tue@3:45pm, Wed@3pm
- Let's Play Music Year 3 (must have completed Year 2) | Tue@4:45pm, Tue@5:45pm, Wed@4pm

Bridge (LPM Graduates Only) | This is an exciting program, digging deeper into the musicality, chord theory, and piano technique, in the FUN group class environment that you already know and love through LPM! Email info@emscamas.com to sign up! Fall session: Mondays, 5:30-6:30pm w/ Ms. Elizabeth.

Let's Play Music Showcase (Years 1 + 2), Saturday June 13th, 10am at EMS | Join us for a very FUN and EXCITING showcase, as only Let's Play Music can do!

Let's Play Music Graduate Recital (Year 3), Saturday June 13th, 11am at EMS | Celebrate the incredible accomplishments as your students perform in their very first composition recital!

Just for Fun

Student Achievements | Let's celebrate our students!

Completed Levels | Congrats to these amazing students!
- Syllabus Level 8 | Angela Z (Ms. Elizabeth)
- Syllabus Level 7 | Rishi B (Mr. Brian)
- Syllabus Level 4 | Simone H (Ms. Brienne)
- Syllabus Level 2 | Avarie L (Ms. Brienne)
- Faber Level 2 | Lucy S (Ms. Chunghah)
- Faber Primer | Anniken Y (Ms. Jean), Enyo C (Ms. Jean), Enzo C (Ms. Jean), Logan S (Ms. Jean), River M (Ms. Jean)
Scales + Beat the Clock | We believe in excellent technique and these students are doing the hard work!
- Level 1 Scales | Amelia L (Ms. Brienne)

Musically,

Ms. Elizabeth

Elizabeth Morris, M. Music + NCTM

Founder of Elizabeth's Music School

     
 
 
        
   Crystal Mayes 
 October 7, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The lessons are good and teacher is nice. Overall very good.
  
 
       
   Knewton Sakata 
 June 4, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. +0
My three sons have been taking piano lessons at EMS for the past six years, and it has been an incredible experience for our family. While EMS is an outstanding music school, the recitals and festivals have been especially valuable in helping them build confidence and develop their performance skills. Ms. Elizabeth is exceptionally kind and truly passionate about music education. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and joy for teaching piano are evident in every lesson, and her commitment to her students is unmatched. We are so grateful for the positive impact she has had on our children’s musical growth and confidence.
  
 
       
   Sue Giordano 
 May 4, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great teachers!
  
 
       
   Parth C 
 April 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great teachers, Ms Jean is awesome. They are patient and professional.
  
 
       
   Danielle Braghini 
 April 28, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My kids have been students in the Let's Play Music program for two years. This program provides and excellent base for a child's musical development. I feel my kids understanding of music theory gained from Let's Play Music will allow them to pursue any instrument they desire in the future. The teacher's and staff are responsive and kind.
  
 
       
   Jeb Stone 
 April 26, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My daughter is finishing year 2 and so excited to do more. Ms. Karah is phenomenal. She inspires the kids to be curious and to put in the work. As a lifelong musician myself, I wish I had something like this when I was younger. The approach to learning theory, developing the ear, and understanding music in general is extremely accessible and intuitive.
  
 
       
   Ellie Crittenden 
 April 24, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our family loves the Let's Play Music program, it's been awesome seeing my kids learn how to play music through play.
  
 
       
   Tina Prieto 
 April 24, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Elizabeth’s Music School has been a lovely place for my son to grow in his musical skills and overall confidence. Miss Brienne is the best! Her patience and thoughtful encouragement have made piano lessons one of the highlights of the week!
  
 
       
   Greg Goostree 
 April 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have two kids taking lessons at EMS. Our youngest has taken piano lessons for two year and has learned a ton from her teacher (currently Ms. Jean).  Our son just started drum lessons from Mr. Charles a few months ago. He is also learning a lot and having fun.
  
 
       
   Natalie 
 April 20, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I take lessons here and teachers work together beautifully to make sure learning music is as fun as can be!