Chairperson: Tatjana Podjaski-Desler (email).
Date: December 6, 2026.
Location: Beans and Dreams Coffee Shop, 203 East Main Street, Middletown, MD.
Time: Recital times between 2 – 5 PM will be assigned two weeks ahead.
Fee: None.
Deadline: Send an email no later than November 21, 2026 to Tatjana Podjaski-Desler at tpd28@comcast.net including the name and age of student, level of pieces, title(s) and composer(s), timing of performance. Total of 1 – 5 minutes per performance.
During this event at Beans and Dreams, a Middletown Coffee Shop, students of all ages and levels are welcome to perform festive music and holiday tunes while family and friends enjoy hot drinks, indulge in a variety of pastries and snacks ($), and hopefully have a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon.
This event is open to the public and are welcome to browse the connected “Trolley House Market,” which offers a wide assortment of Christmas and holiday gifts and other items for purchase.
In this open mic style event, students perform on a baby grand as background music for the gathered crowd. The performing time will range from 1 – 5 minutes (depending on signups). The idea is that students experience the “entertaining” aspect of performing and therefore multiple songs in a row are encouraged.
There will be three one-hour programs, starting at 2PM, 3PM and 4PM. Holiday and festive repertoire is encouraged but not mandatory.
We especially invite intermediate and advanced level students to participate.
Teachers are very welcome to perform also.
IMPORTANT! Teachers, click here to download the Parental Permission Form for this event. A parent or guardian must fill it out, sign and date, and return it to the teacher.