Daina Babeckas: piano – Aufschwung Robert Schumann.Function Band, Stan Gilbert, Tom Ray, Sam Webel.Flute Choir with Nancy Smith and Sofia Sontag – Canon Johann Pachelbel arr.Ava Gibson: violin – Czardas Vittorio Monti.Lilia Matcham: piano – Solfeggietto CPE Bach.Kalea Walker: violin – Violin Concerto in G Major Haydn 1st Movement.Sam Webel: viola – Concerto in D Rondo 3rd Movement Franz Anton Hoffmeister.Emma Hales : piano – La Chavaleresque Friedrich Burgmuller.
Second, I predict that a number of them will end up making an international name for themselves on the grand stages of world festivals and also here at home.įlute Choir As an aside, this is critical because newspapers like The Bermuda Recorder did so and today grandchildren in search of family history get excited when they see their connections with the past. Given the strength of the performances, it is only fair that I list their names and songs. With many of the young people playing two instruments we received more than the $20 admission fee. They were flawless and often played without sheet music. I have been to many Premier’s Concerts and experienced the pain felt when a performer makes a mistake but this was not to be on Saturday. “If you cannot teach me to fly, teach me music,” was an appropriate quote for many of us who love live music and know that youth always bring joy to our hearts even when they make mistakes. Although the girls dominated the event I have no doubt that this foundation will see a balance in the future. The Summer Showcase held on June 18th at 8pm did that with 18 very confident and talented young musicians from a variety of local music and academic schools. With a number of clubs and organizations struggling to increase and retain membership, BMDS may have found the solution: develop activities that grab the young.