Get ready to kick off the summer with our next Summer Studio Recital!

Sunday, June 7th
Christ Church Lutheran at 1090 Quintara St.
Session I: 12:30-1:30 pm
Session II: 1:45-2:45 pm
Session III: 3:00-4:00pm

Registration deadline: May 22nd.
Students may register through the link in our Summer 2026 Studio Announcements.

Performances will be split into three 60-minute sessions beginning at 12:30pm, 1:45pm, & 3pm. Space will be limited to 25 performers per session, and there will be a $40 recital fee per performer. Please note that no refunds can be given after the registration deadline

All current Plumrose students and their families are welcome to attend, even if they choose not to perform this time!

Mark your calendars for our 2025 Halloween Studio Recital on Sunday, October 26th at Christ Church Lutheran (1090 Quintara St.)! Students are invited to come perform in-costume, and all current Plumrose students and their families are welcome to attend, even if they choose not to perform this time. 

The performances will be split into two sessions:

• Session I: 2:30-3:30pm

• Session II: 4-5pm

To register, visit your Student Portal and view details under News & Announcements.

Flower Piano 2025

We are proud to be a sponsor of Flower Piano 2025, the 10th Anniversary of this wonderful event at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens! Bring your picnic blanket and join us in the Redwood Grove for performances by both PPS teachers and students on Saturday, 9/13 from 2-3pm.

Admission is FREE for all San Francisco residents, but advance ticket reservation is recommended.

Program

Melody of Soul - B.Sharav
Ichko Batnasan

Fur Elise - Beethoven 
Miles Nguyen

Sonatina Op.36, No.3,  I. Spiritoso - Clementi 
Samantha Pawlowksy

6 short pieces for 4 hands, mvmt 4, "Natale, Natale" - Respighi
Felix Cave & Josephine Yun

The Entertainer - Joplin
Iain Huynh

Arabesque No. 1 - Debussy
William Zhang

A Single Petal of Rose - Ellington
Isabelle Otillio

Music from  “Up” (Pixar) - Giacchino
Ryan Lo

Happier than Ever - Eilish
Charlotte Lee

Tum Hi Ho/Thoda Thoda Pyaar - Bathija
Varun Bathija

Waltz Op.69, No.2 - Chopin 
Melissa Strait

Midnight Prayer - Linn
Amelia Surdulescu

Improvisation - Zucker
Jason Zucker

Prelude - Gershwin 
Daniel Ge

Nocturne Op. 27, No. 2 - Chopin
Avery Belenson

2 Poemes Op. 71 - Scriabin
Christian Douglas

Carmen Fantasy for Six Hands - Bizet
Malaya Gabriel, Felix Cave, and Josephine Yun

We’re excited to offer our intermediate and advanced students a special opportunity to participate in a Masterclass led by our senior instructor, Ichko Batnasan! This session is open to students at CM Level 4 and above. Speak to your teacher to find out more about participation!

Tuition: Two (2) 30-minute makeup credits or $114/student. (If combined, remaining tuition will be prorated after makeup credits are applied.)

About Ichko:

Ichinkhorloo Batnasan is an internationally recognized piano educator and performer with over a decade of teaching and performance experience across Mongolia, Spain, and the United States. She is celebrated for her dedication to cultivating musical excellence and for her exceptional ability to prepare students for success on the world stage. Ichko’s own performance career includes honors in international competitions throughout USA, Europe and Asia, solo appearances with orchestra, and numerous solo and chamber recitals. Fluent in Mongolian and English, she is dedicated to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment for students of diverse backgrounds.

We’re excited to re-launch our PPS Composer Competition this summer! Students of all levels are invited to showcase their talents and creativity by writing their own original piano compositions. Students will work one on one with their teacher to create an original piece of music that matches the theme (including notating and performing). Compositions will be judged by Senior Teachers Abby Baker, Jason Zucker, and Ichko Batnasan.

Three winners will be selected and will receive: 

• Five printed & bound copies of their piano composition

• $50 gift card to musicnotes.com 

• Composition debut at the Fall Studio Recital

• Photo recognition at the studio

And the first place winner will also receive

• Free one (1) hour long private composition lesson with Matthew Cmiel, Director of the John Adams Young Composers Program at The Crowden School.

Get ready to kick off the summer with our Summer Studio Recital in June at the Christ Church Lutheran at 1090 Quintara Street! The recital will be split into three sessions:

• Session I: 2:45-3:45 pm

• Session II: 4:00-5:00 pm 

• Session III: 5:15-6:15pm

Registrations end May 21st

Mark your calendars for our in-person 2025 Spring Studio Recital on Saturday, 3/15 at Forest Hill Church (250 Laguna Honda Blvd, SF)!  

The performances will be split into three sessions:

• Session I: 1:30-3pm

• Session II: 3:15-4:45pm

• Session III: 5-6:30pm

There will be a limit of 15-25 performers per session depending on repertoire length, and space is first-come, first-served. The Spring Recital will also include our annual student achievement awards and will be followed by a short reception after each session. Recital Fee: $30 per performer (non-refundable after Feb 24th). 

Join us for the 2024 Winter Studio Recital on Saturday, December 7th, at St. John's Presbyterian Church (25 Lake St. and Arguello). The performances will be split into three sessions beginning at 3pm, 4:15pm, and 5:30pm. 

We’re excited to announce a Pop-Up Halloween Recital on:
Sunday, October 27th at
Christ Church Lutheran, 1090 Quintara St.
Session I: 2:45-4:00 pm
Session II: 4:00-5:15 pm

See student portal for registration information. Current students are invited to come perform in-costume at our Pop-Up Halloween Recital on Sunday, October 27th! Performances will be split into two 75-minute sessions beginning at 2:45pm & 4pm. Space will be limited to 20 performers per session. All current Plumrose students and their families are welcome to attend, even if they choose not to perform this time!

We are thrilled to invite you all to join us for a magical afternoon of piano performances by both PPS teachers & students at Flower Piano 2024 on Saturday, 9/14 from 4-5:30pm at the San Francisco Botanical Gardens in the Redwood Grove!

Admission is FREE for all San Francisco residents, but advance ticket reservation is recommended. 

Program

Pantomime - Faber
Zoey Kwan

Minuet in G - Pezold
Vienna Lin

Theme from Super Mario Bros.
Emmy Liu and Elli Choi

Sonatina in G Major Anh. 5, No. 1 - Beethoven
Samantha Pawlowsky

The Banjo Player - Fritz Kaylor
Findon Campbell

Prelude in C - Bach
Maria Mastrokyriakos

Minuet in D Minor Anh. 132 -  Bach
Miles Nguyen

Dance in F Major - Mozart
Wilson Leong

Sonatina Op. 27, No. 18 - Kabalevsky
Brooke Barrett

Summer Moon - Florence Price
Isabelle Otillio

Libertango
Susie Fong and Abby Baker

3 Preludes Op. 1 - Douglas
Christian Douglas

Fantasie in F Sharp Minor, Op. 28 - Mendelssohn
Sherry Jin

Toccata - Khachaturian
Max Kwan

Sonata in G Major Op.49, No. 2, Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Beethoven
Anthony Wu

Sonatina in F Major Op. 36, No. 4, Con Spirito - Clementi
Yusef Mukhtar

Invention No. 13 in A minor BWV 784 - Bach
Ryan Lo

Soaring - Linn
William Zhang

Claire de Lune - Debussy
Daniel Ge

La Petite Bateau - Debussy (4-hands)
Amelia Surdulescu & Avery Belenson

By the Waterfall - Linn
Amelia Surdulescu

Suite De Danzas Criollas Op. 15, No. 1, Adagietto Pianissimo - Ginastera
Elisha Huang

Polonaise in A Major Op. 40, No. 1 - Chopin
Braden Pollock

Sonata Op. 31 No.2, 3rd Movement - L.V.Beethoven
Ichko Batnasan

Join us for our March Mini Recital - a fun and relaxed performance opportunity for our 3.5-5 year old students! This intimate setting is perfect for kids just starting out, offering a less intimidating platform than our big Spring Recital.

Sunday, 3/17 at PPS Parkside (2139 Taraval St.) 
Session I: 2-3pm
Session II: 3-4pm
Session III: 4-5pm

Mark your calendars for our 2024 Spring Studio Recital on Saturday, March 9th, at  St. John's Presbyterian Church (25 Lake St. and Arguello). The performances will be split into three sessions:

Session I: 3-3:45pm
Session II: 4-5pm
Session III: 5:15-6:15pm

The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

Plumrose Presents is thrilled to present pianist Jason Zucker in a private recital for the Plumrose studio community. Jason will be performing a unique program of his original compositions for piano and synthesizers, along with arrangements by the greats such as Duke Ellington, Stevie Wonder, and John Coltrane. Tickets: $25-35

Please stop by and say hello to Plumrose teachers and staff at a casual social event (with optional music-making) on Sunday 1/21, 4-7pm at PPS Parkside, 2139 Taraval St. Beverages and snacks will be provided, and partners are welcome!

Mark your calendars for our 2023 Winter Studio Recital on Saturday, December 9th, at  St. John's Presbyterian Church (25 Lake St. and Arguello). The performances will be split into three sessions:

Session I: 3-3:45pm (recommended for attendees ages 6 and under)

Session II: 4-5pm

Session III: 5:15-6:15pm

Session I will be limited to 15 students and is recommended for our younger students & attendees. Sessions II and III will be limited to 25-30 performers per session, and each will be followed by a short reception. Performer spots are first-come, first-served. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

REGISTER HERE by 11/19 to participate in the 2023 Winter Studio Recital!

Please stop by and say hello to Plumrose teachers and staff at a casual social event (with optional music-making) on Sunday 11/12, 4-7pm at PPS Parkside, 2139 Taraval St. Beverages and snacks will be provided, and partners are welcome! RSVP to studio@plumrosepiano.com.

Attendees will be required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

All studio families are invited to watch the Recital iMovie together via YouTube Premiere and interact with each other via chat!

Attendees will be required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

Attendees will be required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

These one-hour classes will provide 3-5 students the opportunity to share music in a small group of supportive peers and is an ideal step in preparing for a live or recorded performance. One of our studio teachers will work with students to polish repertoire, refine performance technique, and incorporate opportunities to strengthen skills in ear-training and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Studio Classes are suitable for school-aged students in 3rd grade and up, and strongly recommended for those who are participating in Certificate of Merit Evaluations. Studio Class IV will include theory & ear training review for CM levels 6-8.

Tuition: $75 or 1 Makeup Lesson Credit

Teacher: Ms. Abby

These one-hour classes will provide 3-5 students the opportunity to share music in a small group of supportive peers and is an ideal step in preparing for a live or recorded performance. One of our studio teachers will work with students to polish repertoire, refine performance technique, and incorporate opportunities to strengthen skills in ear-training and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Studio Classes are suitable for school-aged students in 3rd grade and up, and strongly recommended for those who are participating in Certificate of Merit Evaluations. Studio Class III will include theory & ear training review for CM levels 3-5.

Tuition: $75 or 1 Makeup Lesson Credit

Teacher: Ms. Abby

Attendees will be required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

Attendees will be required to provide proof of up-to-date vaccination. The recital will also be on Facebook Live for friends and family who cannot attend in person.

These one-hour classes will provide 3-5 students the opportunity to share music in a small group of supportive peers and is an ideal step in preparing for a live or recorded performance. One of our studio teachers will work with students to polish repertoire, refine performance technique, and incorporate opportunities to strengthen skills in ear-training and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Studio Classes are suitable for school-aged students in 3rd grade and up, and strongly recommended for those who are participating in Certificate of Merit Evaluations.

Tuition: $75 or 1 Makeup Lesson Credit

Teacher: Ms. Abby

These one-hour classes will provide 3-5 students the opportunity to share music in a small group of supportive peers and is an ideal step in preparing for a live or recorded performance. One of our studio teachers will work with students to polish repertoire, refine performance technique, and incorporate opportunities to strengthen skills in ear-training and knowledge of concert etiquette.

Studio Classes are suitable for school-aged students in 3rd grade and up, and strongly recommended for those who are participating in Certificate of Merit Evaluations.

Tuition: $75 or 1 Makeup Lesson Credit

Teacher: Ms. Abby

Get excited for our Online Halloween Recital and Costume Contest!

• Video recordings (in costume!) will be due by Sunday, October 16th

• Halloween recital iMovie will be shown via YouTube Premiere. We'll all enjoy the performances together online, chat with each other, and leave comments!