Fall Recital

Independence School of Music

Fall 2007 Recital - October 7, 2007

Mary Had A Little Lamb – Rowing Along                                                           Natalie Chase – Violin

Ode to Joy - Beetoven

French Folk Song (Traditional)                                                                          Brian Pinter – Violin

Andantino – Suzuki                                                                                         Karah Charppel - Violin

Castle On A Cloud – from Les Miserables                                                        Gianna DiGeranamo - Voice

Santa’s Sleigh

Little Indian Brave – by Bastien                                                                        Abby Andrysczyk - Piano

Malaguena (Spanish Folk Melody)                                                                    Mike Chase - Piano

Highland Jig (Traditional)                                                                                   Emily Zemko - Piano

New World Symphony Theme – by Dvorak

The Entertainer – by Joplin                                                                                Danica Smith - Piano

Sonata in C - by Frank Lynus                                                                            Molly Grunau – Piano

Prelude in A Minor                                                                                            Steven Grncic - Pinao

The Gnome – by Moussorgsky                                                                         Kayla Effner - Piano

Hello Muduh, Hello Faduh – Letter from Camp

Valentine                                                                                                         Danielle Kohut -Piano

Whirling Leaves – by Faber

Aardvark Boogie – by Faber                                                                              Elise Leneghan – Piano

Big Red – by Erik Roszak                                                                                Mathew Zemko – Snare Drum

Hot Licks – by Edward Freytag                                                                         Adam Bugaj – Snare Drum

Add a Pop – by Edward Freytag                                                                       Trevor Monteforte – Snare Drum

Conquistador – by Jay Wannamaker                                                                 Josh Delrio – Snare Drum

Duet #3 – by Vic Firth                                                                                      Josh & Erik

Five Plus Two                                                                                                  Bridget Leneghan – Guitar

Love Me Tender – by Elvis                                                                                Joe Rydzinski - Guitar

Float On -

An original composition – by Tom Constanzo                                                   Thomas Constanzo - Guitar

A special thanks to the parents and especially the teachers who tolerated a lot of disruptions since we opened in June.  We would not be here without you.  Enjoy the refreshments while a few of our teachers perform briefly for the students after the recital – thank you.

Our teachers with students at this recital

Gwen Thomas – Violin              Gretchen Venel – Voice            Derek Rohr – Piano        Linda Leshen – Piano

Ron Spinaca – Guitar           Erik Roszak – Percussion

For recital pictures please click here

Our first recital as Independence School of Music  was a great success.  Over the past few weeks the excitement at the studio has been building as our teachers prepared the students for this first Independence School of Music recital.  I am sure the parents have noticed an increase in practice and interest by the students.

The past few days, some of the very young girls could hardly wait to tell us that they have already picked out their recital dress.. 

For many of our students, this was their first musical recital ever.  This Independence Music recital represents not only a milestone for Independence School of Music but also a stepping stone in the musical education of our students. 

I want to thank all of the parents and especially our teachers who have put up with a lot of confusion and many changes since I opened our new facility.  Without the teachers, we would not be here today.  After the students performed their recital pieces, three of our teachers demonstrated how beautiful and interesting their instruments can be played.  Gwen Thomas her violin, Derek Rohr played piano  and Erik Roszak play drums.  Erik also gave an interesting mini-class on rhythm.