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Winter 2025 Newsletter
Upcoming important dates-
This is the final week to submit Videos for our December Satellite Showcase. All submissions must be emailed to lessons@outofthisworldmusicschool.com by December 6th.
Pflugerville Piano Pformal December 13th
School Closed for Winter Break December 21st - January 1st
Satellite Showcase streams live on Sunday December 21st on our YouTube page. Tune in live to cheer on these shining stars!
Quick Reminders-
Student Resources: You can always find our school calendar, upcoming performance information and your student portal on our Student Resources page here - https://www.outofthisworldmusicschool.com/current-students . You can easily cancel lessons and schedule make-ups in your student portal at any time.
Inclement Weather Policy: If the roads are safe to drive on, lessons will remain as scheduled. If the music school is open and a student or parent/guardian is concerned about the weather, the lesson may be moved online without penalty. If the roads are deemed unsafe to drive on by local authority, ALL lessons will be moved online to keep students, staff, and their families safe. Make-ups will not be issued to students who refuse a virtual lesson. In the case of widespread power outage, all lessons will be cancelled and banked for future use. If we do not have you set up for virtual lessons, please get with the desk. While it may not be ideal for continued lessons, we find that it is a good idea to be prepared in case you find yourself needing to jump online instead of heading to our campus.
The Spring 2026 Cosmic Concert is set for Sunday, March 1st, 2026. The concert will be divided into several 90-minute blocks: 12:30-2, 2:30-4, 5-6:30, and 7-8:30. This will be a live, in-person performance and will take place at Hanover’s in Pflugerville. Sign-up will open on January 25th and close on January 31st. Song choice MUST be declared at the time of sign-up, and performances must be 4 minutes or less. The sign-up registration link will be emailed to all eligible students on January 25th at 2 pm. Students must maintain active enrollment from January through March to be eligible to perform. The shows are not divided by age, and the earlier shows typically fill first, so young performers are encouraged to get signed up as soon as the window opens. The last concert signup was full in less than two days! Please set a reminder for yourself and get signed up the day the email goes out, if possible.
***Please note that performers MUST remain present for the duration of their concert, no exceptions. Every student deserves a full house applauding their hard work. Concerts are 90 minutes long and are a celebration of music & inspiration. ***
Why Participate:
Our Cosmic Concerts are a wonderful and supportive environment for students to experience the joy of public performance on stage in a local venue. The feeling that students receive when a crowd erupts into applause is unforgettable. It gives each of them validation for their hard work and relief that no one has to be perfect to perform. The inspiration from seeing other students up on stage is contagious and often encourages the best performances this time, and next time around. See you at the show!
How To Participate:
Students should work with their instructor to select a song that best showcases their talents and interests. Song choice is due no later than 4 weeks before the concert, at the time of sign-up. We recommend choosing a song 8-12 weeks in advance to give plenty of time to polish the performance. 6 weeks before the concert date, a link to sign-ups is sent via email. Students and Parents/Caretakers should review the available showtimes and sign up for yourself/your child at your preferred time. Group/Band performances- Please coordinate and choose one slot that works for all of you. If all showtimes are full, please add yourself/your child to the understudy/backup list. The shows are not divided by age and the earlier shows typically fill first, so young performers are encouraged to get signed up as soon as the window opens. Slots are limited and due to the incredible amount of work that goes into making our Cosmic Concerts a magical experience, no late submissions will be accepted.
What To Expect On Concert Day:
Cosmic Concerts are unlike any music school recital you have ever experienced! Our favorite local live music venue, Hanover’s, invites OOTWMS to take over the stage twice a year for a whole day of unforgettable performances. All genres, instruments, and levels of musicianship are welcome and students choose their own performance pieces, creating an incredibly engaging variety show. Students should choose songs that they love playing - this is YOUR big day! Performers are encouraged to have fun and make their performances their own. Dress up, dress down, face painted, in sweats, in full costume - whatever makes you happy and excited to perform!
Performers should arrive with time to park, find a seat, and enjoy the show! Check-in with Reema at the entrance and grab a set of earplugs for everyone in your group. Performers should head to the right side of the stage when there are two performances ahead of them and check in with our stagehands. Students may utilize the warm-up stations located on the right of the stage ahead of their performance. Use the restroom and drink water ahead of your performance! Remember, this is all about having fun and enjoying musicianship! You already rock!
We have a designated chair up front for a parent/friend/family member to sit and take photos/video. We ask that once your performer is offstage you please vacate the seat for the next performance. OOTW does not provide video of the event.
We aren’t kidding about grabbing a pair of earplugs, either! Our student drummers are known to rattle the house!
Rules & Requirements:
The #1 Rule - Performers MUST remain present for the duration of their show. Those who arrive late or leave early will not be invited to perform at the next concert. There are no exceptions to this rule. The concert dates are announced at least 3 months in advance and the time requirement is no longer than the standard movie. Please plan accordingly. Every student works incredibly hard to prepare for their performance and every student deserves a full house applauding their efforts. Audience members should also plan to stay for the whole concert. If audience members who are not performers must leave before the end of the concert, they should do so in between songs so as not to disrupt a performance.
Students must be actively enrolled & have maintained enrollment for 90 days or more before the concert date.
Song choice and instrument(s) to be performed MUST be declared at the time of sign-up. Incomplete sign-ups (TBD, ask my teacher, will choose soon, etc.) will be deleted. If students are not fully aware of their song choice, they are not ready to sign up.
Students may choose their song with the following in mind - Songs must be family-friendly and no longer than 4 minutes. If you choose a song that is over 4 minutes, you and your instructor are responsible for making it fit the time limit (including backing tracks when applicable). If this does not happen ahead of time, the audio engineer will fade the song out after 4 minutes.
Thank you for 15 fantastic years of music and community. We look forward to seeing you at the Piano Pformal Dec 13th and our Live Stream Dec 21st. On behalf of the staff at Out of this World Music School, we hope you have a lovely and magical holiday season!
Upcoming Performance Information
Winter 2025 Satellite Showcase
The upcoming Satellite Showcase will stream live on Sunday, December 21st at 2 pm.
Video Submissions are due Saturday, December 6th, by midnight.
Do you or your child dream of having their own YouTube channel?
Our Satellite Showcases are the perfect opportunity for performers to explore the craft of making video content.
How To Participate:
The Satellite Showcases are open to all ages & skill levels! Students may choose their own song; however, we ask that song choice & videos are family-friendly so everyone can enjoy the show. Video performances can be a simple cell phone recording, a full-blown music video, or anywhere in between. If you would like to record in the music school during your lesson, please consult directly with your instructor. If you aren't sure you are ready to participate, please consult directly with your instructor. If you are not ready, don't fret! OOTWMS has a performance opportunity every 3 months.
DUE DATE
To participate, students must submit a video performance to lessons@outofthisworldmusicschool.com no later than midnight on December 6th. Please mark your calendars; no late submissions will be accepted. If you will be travelling for fall break, please consider recording and submitting your video before the break.
The following are the only formats accepted: Google Drive links, OneDrive Links, YouTube links, and zipped files. Videos submitted with the wrong format will not be accepted and must be resubmitted before the due date. If you have a question about video formatting, please email lessons@outofthisworldmusicschool.com
We encourage everyone to tune in and comment along the way to show support to performers. Once the live stream has ended, the showcase will remain available to watch at your convenience. If this is your first showcase and you need inspiration, we invite you to watch our previous virtual showcases at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/OOTWMusicLessons
Hit subscribe to be notified when we go live!
Tips & Suggestions:
Quiet on set! Remember that microphones can pick up sounds like ceiling fans, appliances, and even AC. If possible, choose a quiet place to record your performance. For the best audio outcome when playing along to a track, please send the audio recording of the performance and the track separately. The performer should wear earbuds or headphones while performing so that the recording device only picks up their performance audio. If you find that you are hearing unwanted sounds on your track, try turning the AC/heat off, turning ceiling fans and appliances off.
Lights! Cameras love light. Adding as much light as you can to your set will yield the best visual results. Remember, the camera is your audience. Consider giving your fans a quick intro before your performance and taking a bow after your song!
Camera! When using a handheld device, be mindful of both movement and sound interference. To avoid this, place your recording device in a secure position, like a tripod/selfie stick/mount/etc. The microphones on these devices are quite sensitive, and even the slightest movement or hand shifting can create loud pops/noises. If you are using a cell phone, please be aware that videos will be streamed in landscape. If you submit a video in portrait, it will be smaller in order to fit the screen.
Action! Have fun and get creative! Personalize your music video with a special backdrop, costume, props, pets, or even have your friends/family join in as extras on your set.
Applause! Tune in to the live stream and enjoy the many congratulations from your fans! Also, be a great audience member and leave positive comments for your fellow musicians.
Pflugerville Piano Pformal
We are excited to announce the pfirst ever Pflugerville Piano Pformal, proudly co-hosted by Pfluger-Rock and Out of this World Music Schools. We hope to continue to offer a variety of performance opportunities, so that everyone can participate where they feel most comfortable. This opportunity is ideal for those who are seeking a more traditional recital experience and venue. The venue has a concert grand piano for students to use. In addition to piano students, students who are interested in performing an acoustic instrument like violin or acoustic guitar are also welcome to join. Vocal performances are also welcome, but must be a capella. Please note that we will not have any speakers or gear to facilitate electronic performances. We will not be printing shirts for this event, but all participants will receive a commemorative trophy. ***Please note that performers MUST remain present for the duration of their concert, no exceptions. Every student deserves a full house applauding their hard work. Concerts are no longer than a movie and are a celebration of music, inspiration, and community. ***
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 13th
Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (the day will be split into multiple shows (90 min or less), and individual show times will be assigned based on sign-ups)
Venue: Pflugerville First United Methodist Church - 500 E. Pecan
Cost: $30/performance (includes a commemorative trophy for all participants!)
Warm-up at PflugerRock: We will be opening the rooms at Pfluger-Rock from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM for students to come and warm up before their performance. This is open to all performers and has no additional cost. Come and go at any time, but please note that we must shut down at 12:30 sharp so we can open the venue. There will not be time to warm up at the venue, so please do so either at home or at Pfluger-Rock!
Trophies: We will have the performer’s name added to their trophy as entered at sign-up. Please double-check spelling. Trophies will be awarded at the end of each show.
Photos: We will have a designated chair up front for parents/family members to use during their child's performance. Once their performance ends, please return to your seat so that the next family may use it. We will be taking pictures and will email you a digital gallery to download. There will be time allotted for families to take their own photos around the venue after the trophies are awarded.
Sign-Up Information: Sign-ups close on November 15th, 2025. Due to the considerable amount of planning required to put on our recitals, no late sign-ups will be accepted.
Performer name, instrument, and song selection must be declared at signup. Please note that in order to be eligible, students must maintain active enrollment from October to December. All levels of musicianship are welcome. Performance slots are limited to a maximum of 5 minutes.
Once sign-ups close, you will be sent your assigned show time slot, and your account will be charged the fee. Once processed, there are no refunds for dropouts for any reason.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/VzhPv7excfPkAJ639
