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Theodora's 25th Piano Recital
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Theodora Wolf

Wow! I can't begin to tell you all how thrilled and humbled I was to receive such a wonderful tribute. The whole thing was a such a surprise, and I will cherish your thoughts and well-wishes for the rest of my days.

I think of you all quite often, but especially at this time of year when I see your names written at the top of my recital songs. It brings back such wonderful memories.

I am so proud of you all! You have all grown up to be such successful young men and women. I'm planning to display this book on my piano, and I know it will be an inspiration to my present and future students as well.

Thanks again,

Theodora

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 8:39 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 8 May 2008 9:24 PM EDT
Tuesday, 6 May 2008
Darbi Lewis
 

Theo-

     I just wanted to thank you teaching me how to play piano.  Even though I do not have access to playing a piano everyday, I can’t wait to sit down and play whenever I am around one.  The songs I remember are the ones I was taught with you right next to me.  Thank you for everything you taught me, learning how to play the piano is one of the greatest things you can ever do in your life.

Darbi Lewis

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 11:02 PM EDT
Stephanie Glanzer
 

Hey, Sarah!  It's Stephanie Glanzer, here!  One of your mom's former piano students!  My mom called me tonight and told me that this year will be your mom's 25th piano recital!  Wow!  That is amazing!  She said your dad called explaining that you are all trying to put together a surprise for the recital!  I would love to be a part of it! 

Your mom was such a huge part of my childhood and teenage years, and is the reason I teach piano lessons myself!  I am getting ready to have my 1st piano recital with my students, and here, she is having her 25th!  I have been thinking of her a lot lately, as I teach my students, and plan the recital!  Please let me know what I can do!  I would love to help celebrate your mom!!!

     I don't remember my very first lesson with Mrs. Wolf, although, I do remember I was instantly at ease with her!  I think back fondly of all the places she and John lived, as our piano lessons would get a different setting as the years passed!  I remember the little apartment by the college and the little yellow house by Kearney Catholic, and then came the bigger house on Avenue I.  I also remember when she told me she was expecting Sarah!  I was SOOO excited!  I remember being excited as the boys came along as well.  And then, when I was in high school, I got to babysit a few times! 

     Most of our piano lessons went very smoothly, and I was always happy to be there.  However, there was one lesson when I was a junior or senior in high school, when I was going through some difficult times.  I remember that I got very upset while I was trying to play a piece.  Mrs. Wolf was all calm and reassuring.  She just stopped the lesson right there, and let me talk through the rest of our half hour.  I have never forgotten that!  She probably doesn't even realize what an impact that made on me!

     I took piano lessons from Mrs. Wolf for about 9 years, or so, all the way through my senior year in high school.  I then went on to pursue a bachelor’s in Elementary Education/Special Education at Concordia University, Seward, NE.  I also completed a minor in instrumental music (piano).  I always thought I would have music as a hobby, and become a Special Ed. teacher.  But, no, music became an important part of my teaching career!  I am now a second grade teacher in Gilbert, Arizona.  I also teach band, K-2 music and choir, play in a flute choir, and yes, teach piano lessons!  Every time I sit down next to one of my piano students, I think of Mrs. Wolf.  She set such a wonderful example for me!  I am now planning my very first recital.  I am going to have each student play a solo, and a duet!  (Gee-where did I get that idea!?!)

     Mrs. Wolf, congratulations!  You have been such an inspiration to me!  Thank you for sharing your love and passion for music with me!  I know I never practiced as much as I should have, but I am teaching music now, because of your encouragement and example!     

I pray that I can be a blessing to my students, as you have been to yours!  Congratulations and God's Blessings!

Stephanie Glanzer

Posted by jfredwolf at 11:01 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 8 May 2008 7:45 PM EDT
Sarah Springer
 

     I took lessons from Mrs. Wolf through my freshman year of high school I think??  Anyway, the first thing that comes to mind from my piano lesson days is the two- piano quartet Mrs. Wolf had Megan, Dana, Kim, and I do for one of the recitals.  It was a ton of fun!!  We of course had to practice practice practice and it turned out AWESOME!!!  I'll never forget it!! 
     Also, Mrs. Wolf would always let us select sheet music that we wanted to keep for Christmas.  I chose O Holy Night one year (my absolute favorite Christmas carol). I still to this day have that piece of sheet music and pull it out to play around Christmas time. 

     I have been in Lincoln for about 10 years now & have worked for Cabela's as a Marketing Manager for 4 years.  I work with the retail stores to ensure they are acquiring new Cabela's CLUB Visa accounts, manage promos, & monitor retention & activation.  I get to travel around the US helping open new stores as well! Next month I get to head up to Maine....should be cool!  It's been a fun job for me.
      I recently got engaged and will be getting married in January 2009.  My fiancé is from Overton, NE & does framing for a company in Lincoln. In my spare time I like to hit the gym, go to concerts, or in the summer be at the lake!!! 
 
Congratulations on 25 years of teaching pianos!! 

 

Sarah Springer

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:56 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 8 May 2008 7:46 PM EDT
Megan O'Dea
 

Congratulations Mrs. Wolf!  I remember the AMAZING 2 piano quartet that Sarah Springer, Dana Canfield, Kim Wemhoff and myself played.  I always tell people about it, we worked so hard and the performance was just awesome!  I always enjoyed playing the piano and coming over to your house for lessons, I know my parents miss listening to me practicing all the time too!!
     I will also never forget the time that you let us drive your car, I think that it was Sarah and I and we had to go somewhere with you for some reason and you let me drive. . . I'm pretty sure I was 15 at the time.  Do you remember that???  We thought it was really funny.
     I live in Omaha, NE where I am enjoying the city life and looking forward to golf season.  I am currently the Marketing Manager for the AIM Institute, a non-profit membership organization that focus's efforts around technology as it applies to workforce and economic development.

     I'll always be thankful that music was a part of my life growing up.  Thanks for being a part of that!

Megan O'Dea


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:55 PM EDT
Updated: Thursday, 8 May 2008 7:47 PM EDT
Ross Nachtigal
 

Mrs. Wolf,


     Congrats on 25 years of piano lessons, that is incredible!  Thank you for the memories and music background.  Although, I can still do a few things on the piano, my focus these days are on the drums.  I do however give you full credit on my drumming today with the music knowledge you taught me.
     I am currently living in Denver CO.  I moved out here last Sept. and love it.  I am working as a project manager for Pulte homes which is a residential home builder.  I moved out here from Omaha NE where I was doing Insurance/Investments with Metlife the last three years.  So, big change, but a great change!  I am not married yet, still on the search.  I am really enjoying the diversity of Mountains and City Life!   Thanks Again, and Congratulations!

Sincerely,

Ross Nachtigal

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:54 PM EDT
Scott A. Nachtigal
 

       My favorite memory of playing the piano some 22-23ish years ago was performing a duet at the annual recital with my brother Jeff.  We played the "Oscar Meyer Wiener Song"!!!      As Jeff and I got started I noticed the song sounded a little different compared to our rehearsal. It was after the first couple of measures that I realized I was playing an octave high.  Immediately I stopped playing and asked Jeff to stop playing.  With a red face I scooted down began again. It is a bit strange but every time I hear the Oscar Meyer Wiener Song I think of playing the piano.

     I graduated from Kearney High in 1995.  I went to UNL where I participated on the track team pole vaulting. I graduated from UNL 2000 with a Business degree.  On July 29, 2000 I was married to Sara Erickson from North Platte.  Currently we have a daughter Isabella (Bella), age 4 1/2 and a son Samuel (Sam), 22 months. We moved from Lincoln to Kearney in the summer of 2003.  I have been an insurance and investment broker since June 1999.

Congratulations on the 25 years, Theodora.  

Sincerely,

Scott A. Nachtigal

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:53 PM EDT
Jo and Dennis Nachtigal
 

Theodora -  What a wonderful piano teacher you were for Jeff, Scott, Ashley and Ross!  You knew just how much to push and how to make it fun....well, the practice wasn't always fun, but I feel our children learned the basics of music and commitment to a task, from you.  We have such fond memories of the recitals - the duet that had to be restarted, for example.  That was so much fun and I feel it helped our children gain confidence.  You and your family have been special to us since those "old days" and we congratulate you on your 25th anniversary!  

  Love, Jo and Dennis Nachtigal

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:52 PM EDT
Ashley (Nachtigal) McGee
 

Theodora,

     Congratulations on your 25th anniversary!  My most vivid memories of my piano lessons are not about the lessons but about how much I loved coming to see your babies!   I always wanted to have my lesson first, so I could then stay and hold your baby!  I don't play the piano too well today, but I still love holding babies and now have my own...Ryan who is 4 and Ben who is 2!  Thanks for being an awesome teacher. 

 Love, Ashley (Nachtigal) McGee

 


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:51 PM EDT
Heather Hansen
 

Mrs. Wolf,

     Thank you so much for your years and years of lessons.  A huge part of who I am now as a musician I attribute to you- your patience and the knowledge you shared with me.  Although I didn't always deserve it, you were always so patient with me, and never let me give up.  I had so many great times with you, not just playing the piano, but also getting your advice on everything from school, boys, and dances, to prom dresses!!! You were a huge part of my childhood and I appreciate so much all you did for me, and are continuing to do for all of your students.  Congratulations on 25 successful years of teaching!

Heather Hansen


Posted by jfredwolf at 10:50 PM EDT
Updated: Tuesday, 6 May 2008 10:51 PM EDT

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