The Studio had a fantastic RECITAL held at Piano Gallery

"NIXON NOTES PIANO STUDIO" 

PERFORMERS

February 13th, 2014

(clearer pictures next time, I promise)

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Left to Right Top Row: Karly Lenhart, Hannah Harkness, Parker Thorson, Amanda Nixon, Ava Baker
Middle Row Left to Right: Makayla Harris, Andrew Pitcher, Sadi Kelley
Front Row Left to Right: Lauren Crawford, Annika Pitcher, Angel Nixon, Clark Baker, Brock Baker, and half of Anika Baker (sorry Anika)

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It was my daughter Angel's first recital.

 Angel is 5 and studies with Dr. Irene Peery-Fox, (who was my teacher from age 11 to 25.)
Teaching your own children is trickier than I ever imagined. Angel loves piano and begs me not to take a day off. Practicing is such a joy with her--after every item she runs through the house being chased by me for "tickles". So, it's a work out also. She performed "Good-bye to Winter" and "Little Playmates."

It was Karly Lenhart's last recital.

Karly will be attending BYU as a Piano Performance Major, studying with Dr. Irene Peery-Fox. I have taught Karly since she was 7, so it was a bitter-sweet moment for me as her teacher. She has blossomed into an incredible pianist who is sought after already as an accompanist, teacher, and even performer (TSO). Her sight reading abilities are fantastic and she is a captivating performer. I can't wait to see what her future holds. 

Sr. Solo Festival

Parker Thorson received a Superior rating in the Sr. Solo Festival! Good job Parker!

AVA BAKER wins 1st PLACE in the UMTA (Utah Music Teachers' Association) CONCERTO COMPETITION, Jr. High Division!! 

• Ava competed Friday, February 14th, in SLC against competitors from all around Utah. There were students from Logan, SLC, Utah County, and even Vernal. 
• She received $100! When asked what she will do with the $100 check it was an easy reply, "I already cashed it in for $100 bill and I'm saving it for Disneyland!" 
• As the First Place Winner, Ava will perform in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square on March 5th at 7:30pm.
• The Winner's Concert is free and open to the public. I hope you will all go support Ava and watch the winners from the competition perform. 
• My former student (and current student of Dr. Irene Peery-Fox at BYU) HANNAH HARKNESS, accompanied her and will play with her at the Winner's Concert.

Here is a short clip of Ava "warming up" her Mendelssohn Concerto. 

Ava is 13 years old.

CONGRATULATIONS to ANDREW PITCHER, SOPHIA DEUCHER, and SADI KELLEY who were selected as "Outstanding Performers"in their divisions of Encore's Jr. Solo Festival. They performed in an Honors Recital and were given a $20 cash award and ribbon. There were 200 participants total in the festival. 

Andrew Pitcher, 4th grade - 100

Sophi Deucher, 2nd grade - 100

Sadi Kelley, 2nd grade - 98

The following students also participated and ALL received SUPERIOR ratings!

Anika Baker - 98

Makayla Harris - 100

Annika Pitcher - 100

Brock Baker - 97

Clark Baker - 97