Piano for Everyone!
June 12, 2007 by Merri Williams
Masterworks Studio
proudly presents
our Piano Students
in
Recital
May 22, 2007
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Justin Miner
Minuet in G/Ode to Joy
Ruth Fowler
Fur Elise/Alma Mater Blues
Amanda Howell
Hernando’s Hideaway/Theme from “Scheherazade”
Yani Weldon
Guitars from Seville/The Black Pearl
Paige Weldon
Forest Dance/Jasmine Flower
Faith Williams
3rd Mvt., Sonatina No. 1, Op. 36/Gypsy Prayer
Tiffany Carpenter
Consolation/Canon in D
Rebekah Williams
The Merry-Go-Round/Over My Head (Cable Car)
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The next section of video clips is from our Singspiration 2007. Each student chose a song or songs to play that audience members could sing or, at least, hum along with them as they played. What thrilled me about this portion of our program was the fact that, if you listen closely, you can actually hear members of the audience singing along on various selections with my students. I loved having audience participation!
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Justin and Ruth played two pieces chosen from the accompaniment portions of Simply Music, Levels 1 and 2. Justin’s choice, “The Star Spangled Banner” is quite complex for a student of only 9 months, requiring both hands playing multiple chord changes. As part of Simply Music’s accompaniment selections, Justin has learned the first half of “The Star Spangled Banner” and will learn the remainder in the ensuing levels.
Ruth chose a favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace”, and stated very clearly to me at her last lesson that she wanted everyone to sing both first *and* last verses. It’s amazing to me that a young girl of only 8 years could play so confidently and so well, accompanying an audience of approximately 50+ people, with only 9 months of lessons under her belt. 
Justin Miner
Selection: “The Star Spangled Banner”
Ruth Fowler
Selection: “Amazing Grace”
Amanda Howell
Selection: “Jesus in the Morning”
Yani Weldon
Selection: “From Me to You”
Paige Weldon
Selection: “Angel Eyes”
Faith Williams
Selections: “All the Things You Are” and “Misty”
Tiffany Carpenter
Selection: “There is a Fountain”
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I hope you enjoyed their performances as much as I did. For some of these students, this year has been an adventure in music, progressing further than I have ever had students progress in one year’s time. For some students, this year was a challenge to stay focused and motivated due to outside circumstances beyond their control. Several were challenged in being involved in so many outside musical activities. Yet, I can honestly say that I am proud of each and every one of them and the progress they made this year, and I look forward to next year!
