Monday, March 31, 2014

Music Festival 2014

Last week, six of our piano students participated in the Sault Ste Marie Music Festival. Once again it took place at St. Luke's Cathedral, a beautiful church with fabulous acoustics. Students played their prepared pieces for adjudicator Chris Morano of Vancouver, B.C. on the rich-sounding Yamaha grand piano. 

Following their performances, the adjudicator spent one-on-one time with each student, commenting on what they did well and making suggestions for things they can do to improve. Students received certificates and detailed evaluations following their classes/workshops.
William Ambeault spends some time with the adjudicator, Chris Morano
  
This year the Lessons in the Loft participants were William Ambeault, Elizabeth Norbo, Alyssa Stevens, Ella Karhi, Kaija Karhi and Katja Karhi. We were so pleased with all of the students' performances. A special congratulations to Katja Karhi and Elizabeth Norbo, who both won $25.00 Scholarships for their fine playing. We are very proud of them for earning this honour.