KUDOS - Spring/Summer 2009


FROM THE PERCUSSION STUDIO OF ERIN ELSTNER:
Receiving a #1 rating in the St. Louis Solo and Ensemble Festival (and going on to State) were Josh Link, Kathleen Hoormann, Nicole Ulmer, Mary Kendig, and Michael Venn.  At the state level, playing 2 solos by memory and again receiving a #1 rating were Josh Link, Kathleen Hoormann, and Nicole Ulmer.

Performing at the Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival and receiving #1 ratings on their solos were Jordan Shattuck, Jimmy O'Reilly, and Isaac Iliviky. 

Josh Link earned not one, but TWO percussion scholarships!  He was awarded a full scholarship to Truman State, and a "sizeable" scholarship to the University of Missouri at Kansas City!  He has chosen to attend UMKC in the fall.

Matthew Padgett has earned a place in the Ladue percussion program.  Many auditioned, and only 7 were selected!

Tim Padgett worked diligently to prepare an audition tape and won a place in the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp in northwestern Michigan.  Each summer, more than 2500 young artists from around the world gather there to learn, create and perform alongside leading artists and instructors.     

Dominic Cheli, piano (Ilyashov) was featured soloist with the Saint Louis Chamber Orchestra on May 17.  Winner of the 2009 Young Artist Competition, sponsored by the orchestra and the National Society of Arts and Letters, he performed Bach's Concerto No. 1 in d minor.

Cullen Drissell, piano (Tash) won First Place in the Novice Division of the Friends of Scott Joplin Ragtime Piano Competition in May.  He played Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin, arranged by John Brimhall.

Erica Ream, bassoon (Bauer) is one of 190 talented visual and performing artists from high schools across the state to be attending this summer's Missouri Fine Arts Academy on the campus of Missouri State university, June 7-27.  Students participate in interdisciplinary coursework, where various aspects of the arts are explored, experienced, and integrated. 

Please send your news to marypeterson18@webster.edu and check back often for updates!