Students perform in the May Recital at First United Methodist Church!  Front left to right:  Libby Milligan and Blake Dickson.  2nd row:  Ryan Hartness and Caden Fowler.  3rd row:  Jenna Rogers and Hailey Nicley.  4th row:  Abby Grace Holifield and Holly Blair Benson.  Top row:  Jackson Hicks, Seth Smithee, and Carlley Riggan.   Jenna received the practice award.   Carlley received the Gold Cup for her 3 consecutive years of "Superior Ratings" at the Junior Festival.  

Carlley Riggan!
Carlley attended Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February!  She scored a "Superior" in the piano division.  Her performance in the May recital of Beethoven's Bagatelle  Opus. 33, No. 7 was a show stopper!  Carlley is a very dedicated student and her work ethic has paid off in the development of her talent.  She receive the Gold Cup Award for her 3 years of consecutive  "Superior"  ratings at Junior Festival. She has completed her 6th year of piano study.  Carlley is also a cheerleader at Greene County Tech!  So, hats off to the athlete and musician!

Seth Smithee!
Seth attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February!  He scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division.  He also scored a rating of  100% on the theory division test.
Seth performed "The Matador" in the May recital.  He will perform this next year at Junior Festival for his required piece of music. He has completed his 4th year of piano study.  Seth is student at Paragould High School where he is the keyboardist in the Paragould Jazz Band.  Seth is planning a Senior Recital next year! Lots of accomplishments! Way to go Seth!

Hailey Nicley!
Hailey attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February.  She scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division. She also scored a superior in the theory divison.  Hailey performed "Twister"  at the May recital.  Her mother recorded the performance and posted it on Facebook.
You may hear her performance on my facebook page.  She has completed her 2nd year of piano study.  Hailey has a wonderful musical gift and is making outstanding progress in her piano study!  She is a student at Woodrow Wilson Elementary. Way to go Hailey!

Carson Blake Dickson!
Blake attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University.  He scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano divison.  He also scored a rating of "Superior" on the theory exam.  Blake performed "Blackwater Creek"  at the May recital.   He has a wonderful talent for the piano and has progressed rapidly in the time he has studied piano.  He has completed his 2nd year of piano study.  Blake attends Oak Grove Elementary!   Way to go Blake!

Jenna Rogers!
Jenna attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February!  She scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division.  She also scored a perfect 100 on the theory exam!  In the May recital, Jenna performed "The Acrobat"  for her solo.   She was the recipient of the spring practice award with a total of 17 hours and 7 minutes of practice!  She has completed one year of piano study.  Way to go Jenna!   So proud of you!!!

Ryan Hartness!
Ryan attended the Junior Festival in February at Arkansas State University.  He scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division.  He scored a perfect 100 on the theory exam!  Ryan has exceptional talent in piano and has advanced rapidly in his progress! He performed "Race Cars" in the May recital at First United Methodist Church.   He has completed 1 1/2 years of piano study. Ryan is a student at Greene County Tech! Way to go Ryan!!!

Jackson Hicks!
Jackson Hicks attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February. He scored a "Superior' in the piano division.  He also scored a rating "Excellent" in the theory division.  At the May recital, Jackson performed "Un Poco Espanol"  for his solo. He has completed his second year of piano study.  Jackson is a student at Greene County Tech.

Holly Blair Benson!
Holly Blair attended Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February.  Holly Blair scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division.   She also scored a perfect 100 in the theory division.  Holly Blair performed "Summer Dream" in the May recital at First United Methodist Church.  She has completed her 4th year of piano study.

Trenton Thompson!
Trenton attended the Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February.  He scored a rating of "Superior" in the piano division and a rating of "Superior" in the theory divison.  Trenton has a wonderful musical gift and always shines above other pianists! He has completed his 5th year of piano study.  So proud of Trenton and his accomplishment!  He is a student at CRA.

Taylor Bogard!
Taylor attended Junior Festival at Arkansas State University in February.  Taylor entered the theory division and was given a rating of "Excellent".  She has completed 4 years of piano study.  Way to go Taylor!

Payton Howe!
Payton has completed his first year as a piano student!  He attends CRA and has been so  sweet at his lessons!  Payton attended the Junior Festival in February at Arkansas State University.  He scored a rating of "Excellent" for his first year!   So proud of him and the work he has done!

Brooke Hampton!
Brooke has had an exceptional year in piano!  Her performance at the Junior Festival scored her a "Superior"  rating!  She also made a "Superior"  rating in the theory division.  Brooke has become one of the best piano students in piano study. She has completed 5 years of piano study.  Hats off to Brooke!

Libby Milligan performed in the recital at First United Methodist Church!  She played "Ride In the Sky"  which will be her required piece for festival next year at ASU.  Libby has completed two years of piano study and attends elementary school at CRA.

Megan Riggs!

Welcome to piano!  Megan began lessons in April 2012!  Megan is going to be a wonderful piano student and I can't wait to work with her!  Megan was the recipient of the Music Award in her second grade class this year!  She is a student at Woodrow Wilson Elementary.  Way to go Megan!

Students performed at First Methodist Church in Paragould on May 12, 2012.  Students performing were:   Front row:  Libby Milligan and Blake Dickson,   Second row:  Ryan Hartness and Caden Fowler, Third row:  Jenna Rogers and Hailey Nicley,  Fourth row:   Abby Grace Holifield and Holly Blair Benson,  Back row:  Jackson Hicks, Seth Smithee, and Carlley Riggan.