Trumpet Student Placed 7th Nationally, Receives Bronze Medal

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - April 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Music Notes Academy trumpet student David Shalat, from Gillette, NJ, recently competed amongst US military high schools, where candidates were performing music for adjudication. David placed 7th nationally in Trumpet, earning him a Bronze medal; he was asked to play in the first-trumpet section at the National All Military School Band Concert in Washington, D.C. David is a student at Valley Forge, which was ranked best military band in the US this year.

Music Notes Academy offers comprehensive private, one-to-one music lessons, group music classes, student Rock Bands, Winter Concerts, Spring Student Recitals and partners with organizations that offer music competitions, evaluations and performances for students of varying ages and ability levels.

David's teacher, Sean Ryan, Music Notes Academy’s Chairperson of Wind Instrument Studies, stated “David’s musicianship has exponentially increased in the three-plus years I have been David’s teacher. This award is a reflection of his hard work, dedication and commitment towards musical excellence. I am so proud of David’s achievements.”

Music Notes Academy, a 2012 Award-Winning New Jersey Music School, has been teaching in-home private music lessons since 2006 and opened its Academy in East Brunswick in 2010 for in-studio private lessons, group classes and rock bands. For information contact Brandon Kurzawa at (908) 577-5905 ext. 3 or visit Music Notes Academy online at www.musicnotesacademy.com.