Lindy's Lessons

Continuing with solo and ensemble videos from the festival held at Pulaski High School a few weeks ago, here is Even. This is the first year he was ready to perform a piano solo. He took part in solo and ensemble last year with saxophone, so he was familiar with the process. Getting the piano piece ready was a learning curve for Evan. He likes to play fast, and sometimes sacrifices accuracy. He received a superior (1) rating and is ready to work on a piece in class B which is the next level of difficulty for next year. Congratulations Evan!

The 2nd performance of the day was my one and only senior in high school this year - Ozzie. She performed a musical theater piece and only had 3 weeks to work on it! (She waited until the last minute to decide if she was going to do solo and ensemble.) She performed very well and I’m so proud of how far she has come as a musician! Congratulations Ozzie!!

This past Saturday was weekend #2 of Solo and Ensemble for three of my students. Each one of them performed a class A piece and I’m so proud to say that they all received a “1” and two of them received a *1 which means they will perform again at the state festival! Way to go ladies! We will start with my youngest class A performer - Aashi. She is in 8th grade and sang a beautiful piece titled “For You There is no Song”. Please enjoy this wonderful performance.

Just a sneak peek as to a small portion of what is being prepared for the annual Christmas recitals. This is mother and daughter (daughter is my student). They are working on the piano duet “Sleigh Ride”. This is the second time they have played together for me, (they practice at home everyday).
If you would like to see them in person, the recitals are: Sunday, December 14th, 1:00 and 3:00, Neville Museum. There is no charge to attend the recitals. The ladies will be performing at both recitals.