New Summer Music Camps! Don't Miss Out!

Bring more music into your life this summer !

one-week music day camps for beginners
Classical-violin, rhythm training, guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, voice, performance techniques
MAY - AUG
EARLY REGISTRATION SPECIAL OFFER $99*

(*includes one half-hour lesson for orientation/registration the week prior to camp, lesson book/CD, three one-hour group lessons and a recital band during camp week)

Sign up now - learn more about our programs and private lessons at
www.danwhitleymusic.com and www.notableyouthfoundation.org

for more information-Call Dan 801-918-7740
Studio located in Draper, Utah

Music Video for "Everybody"

Another of Dan's impressive projects:

The Boy Who Didn't.

This is the incredible story of one of Dan's students. Check it out!

Christmas in the Heart of Draper

The Notable Youth will be performers at Draper City's Christmas Celebration. This is from the city's website:

Christmas in the Heart of Draper.

Mark your calendars - Santa Claus will be arriving in Draper on Monday evening, December 8th. The festivities will be held from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at Draper City Hall. To prevent long lines to see Santa, children will be able to participate in games and activities while waiting to see Santa. There will be performances by many local entertainers and children's groups, including the bell ringers. The event is being organized by the Draper Youth Council, so come out and show your support! There will be hot dogs, hot chocolate and cookies.


Here's the information that just went out to parents in an email:

Set up help: Dan needs a few adults to help get the trailer loaded at his house Saturday at noon. He needs a few more to help Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. to get set up at City Hall. Please let him know if you can help with either of those times.

The address for Draper City Hall is 1020 East Pioneer Road (12400 S) Draper. There is lots of parking in the back, but it will be a crowded event. Again, be there by 6:00 if you are going to carol, and a little before 7:00 if you are playing in the orchestra.

Costumes: Boys should wear black slacks and black button-down shirts, black shoes if possible, and a red tie. Make sure it’s a youth size unless he’s full-grown. The best place to get them is Tie One On in the South Towne Mall, they’re about $7. Girls should wear anything that looks nice and is solid reds and blacks. Santa hats may be worn.

How’s the practicing coming? I know our house is cramming on those Christmas songs! This is one of the city’s major events, and they are very excited to have us contributing – let’s make sure we all do our best so they’ll want us back next year!

Where to Begin?

Dan has been busy growing his program. First, he has arranged (at least for now) for the use of Summit Academy. The orchestra will rehearse there on Saturdays - meet at his house at noon to load up and move over. Please bring your own instruments and amps.

November 22nd will be recital day. Recitals will run from 1:oo to 5:30 (see Dan to schedule a time). The remainder of the schedule will run as follows:

12:00 help Dan get setup if you can
1:00 to 4:00 Full recital show – sign up for a time with Dan
4:00 Brandon Reese
4:15 Hanna Rackley
4:30 Elias Family
4:45 Emma and Gracie Mead
5:00 Vance Lanvatter

6:00 Pops Orchestra
6:45 Tiny & the Heartbeats
7:00 Prodigy
7:30ish Everyone help clean up and load out.

Please invite your friends and family to come - there will be an enjoyable program anytime during the day!

Dan also has a couple of Christmas programs scheduled and is working on arranging more:

Dec. 22nd at Sandy City Hall . Carolers begin at 5:00 p.m.. Orchestra sets up in the lobby and plays from 7:00 until 9:00 p.m.

Dec. 23rd at Draper City Hall 12:00 p.m. setup, perform until 3:00. Pops Orchestra, Prodigy, and guest violin students.

Finally, Dan is starting a Tuesday night rehearsal at 7:00 for violin and other acoustic instruments that is Christmas music only. Please invite any and all guest musicians that want to play in our Christmas programs.

Stan Seale Cruising!

Notable Youth is fortunate to have veteran entertainer and music instructor Stan Seale on the staff. Born and raised in North Hollywood, Stan’s career has spanned playing with Desi Arnez Jr. in Little Rickie's Combo on the I Love Lucy Show to performing on the Smothers Brothers show to being a pianist and arranger for The Letterman. His complete bio is available on the website:
http://www.notableyouthfoundation.org/teachers/stan/stan.php

Stan will be gone for the next few weeks as part of the ship band on the Norwegian Pride of America. He leaves November 22 and returns Jan. 10. His classes will be held as scheduled, taught by either Keith Knighton or Dan.

Stan is also pleased to announce that he has just completed his “String Meets Swing” project, a book and cd that is an introduction to jazz violin. Both will soon be available on Amazon and other stores. Contact Dan if you are interested in learning more.

Fall Schedule

Just a reminder that Fall schedule for the bands is as follows:

Early beginners can meet for ½ an hour at 1:30 on Fridays.
Pops Orchestra meets from 7-8 pm on Thursdays.
Tiny and the Heartbeats on 5:00 on Fridays.
That group is by invitation only, after students have learned all of their songs (Ode to Joy, Star Wars, Five Foot Two, Pipeline, Wipeout, Merry Men, When the Saint, and The Rose.)

Group vocal classes will be held on Saturday mornings at 7:00, 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. Both Keith and Dan will be teaching them. Ask Dan if you have any questions.