Recital Date Change, OSU concert thursday

I had planned to hold a recital for my students on February 19. As I was out getting some last minute things together for it, the snow started coming down hard. It was foggy and slick and I thought it would be best to postpone the recital. By the time I had called to inform everyone of my decision, the weather had cleared and I didn't feel it was best to call everyone back and change cancel the postponement. I sincerely apologize to any who didn't get the message, prepared refreshments, made schedule changes to make it to the recital, and all the other inconveniences this change brought about. The recital will now be held on Saturday, February 26 at 6:30 PM at the Canyon View Stake Center.

On the bright side, this change will enable me to include some of my students in Beaver as well as catch some who were out of town for President's Day weekend. It also means that everyone gets a few precious days to prepare their recital pieces. I hope this helps my students to feel more confident with the thought of their upcoming performance.

I have a great group of students who are eager to learn and wonderful families who support them. I thank you for allowing me to be a part of the learning and growing process. If there are anything you would like to see me do better, please let me know as I am learning right along with my students.


In other news, the Orchestra of Southern Utah is putting on a great concert on Thursday February 24 at 7:30 PM at the Heritage Theatre (behind Lin's). The first half features talented young artists performing solos with the orchestra. One of these is a very talented young violinist from St. George. She is playing a virtuosic piece by the composer Sarasate called Zigeunerweisen. It is a brilliant gypsy piece that I am sure my students will enjoy.

The second half of the concert features music about dinosaurs. Most of these pieces are brand new works composed by Dr. Keith Bradshaw, the music department chair at Southern Utah University, and his brother Daniel Bradshaw. These short pieces are very clever and entertaining and certainly worth hearing. For more information about this concert and the pieces that will be performed, click here.

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