10:30am RECITAL SHOWCASE

Title, (from greater work), composer/publisher, year, arranger

Brianna Pounds

Horse-Drawn Carriage, Faber 1994

Senses, Miko, 2024

 

Gentry Lewis

The Swan, Grieg 1890

 

Audrey Lewis

Shepherd’s Song, Beethoven, arr. 1808

Les Berceaux, Fauré 1879

 

Alex Karkorian

The Dance Band, Faber 1983

 

Abigail Macharia

St. James Infirmary, traditional 1928

 

Pemberley Dunn

Maybe (from “Annie”), Strouse, 1977

 

Aashvi Kishore

Poor Wayfaring Stranger, arr. Althouse 1999

 

Kieron Fulks

I’ve Got Music, Faber, 1994

The Impossible Dream (from Man of LaMancha), Leigh/Darion 1964

 

Vivienne Price

The Happy Song, Alfred 1995

 Matilda Arnold

Pulled (from “The Addams Family”), Lippa 2010

Belinda Framjee

Air, Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068, Bach 1730

(Student of Mrs. Melody Reeves)

 

Avery Pate

Speechless (from “Aladdin”), Menken 2019

 

Ellie Phiri

The Prince and the Princess (from “Scheherazade”), Rimsky-Korsakov 1888

 Jack Braddy

Sentimental Guy, Folds 2005

Natalie MacKinney

What a Beautiful Name It Is, Fielding/Ligertwood 2016

 

Leonidas Shirani

Bagatelle No. 25, “Für Elise”, Beethoven 1810

Jaron Rainey

For Her (from “The Great Gatsby”), Howland/Tysen 2023

 

Aaron Duncan

Call Me Tonight, Ava McLlsaj 2020

 

Eva Duncan

Prelude, Op. 87, Shostakovich 1951


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Greatest of Thanks to the following:

Dina Culberson ~ Eric McWilliams

Bryce Pate

www.pianoclinic.com

Royal Haven Baptist Church

Valley View Mission Center

Leon Ziligson

www.ziligsonpiano.com


ACCOLADES

Eva and Aaron Duncan earned Superior ratings in Piano at the Texas Private School Music Educators Association Solo & Ensemble contest and at the North Texas Music Festival.  Each is on the Summa Cum Laude Honor Roll at Coram Deo Academy.

Belinda Framjee is on the A Honor Roll and earned the Superintendent’s Award for PSAT.

Kieron Fulks earned two(2) Superior ratings at the North Texas Music Festival, with a plus for each.

Brianna Pounds is a GT student who serves as a counsel member of the Anime Club at her school and has discovered a strong passion for aerial aerobics. We are incredibly proud of her growth, leadership, and dedication this school year. She also made a brave transition to a new school district in a new city, showing resilience, adaptability, and strength that inspire us every day.

Abigail Macharia worked so hard and finally made to First Honors (previously known as First Class Honors) and also was selected for Social Officer for the Highsteppers drill team at her school.

Natalie MacKinney was the Runner Up for North Texas Performing Arts’ (NTPA) Outstanding Versatile Performer, and the Runner Up for NTPA’s Supporting Dramatic Performer in a Play.  Natalie is a member of the Hebron HS Advanced Freshman Theatre Class.

Avery Pate is graduating from 5th grade and also participates in Brazilian jiu jitsu and Curtain Call Musical Theater.

Vivienne Price is a Girl Scout, bridging to Junior level and she completed Dallas Stars hockey camp.

Leonidas Shirani is a Cub scout - Wolf (den).  He has been in the Gifted and Talented program since PreK.  He is a member of the Friends of Furneaux Creek.  In the Pinewood Derby, he earned 3rd place (Wolf Den), and the Cub’s Choir Award.