Halloween Recital!

Friday, October 26th
Check below for program information.  We will have a reception after each recital, and any food/drink contributions would be appreciated if possible.  Dress is either Halloween costume or recital attire.  We will have chairs for seating but will also encourage the majority of the audience to sit on the floor.

4:30 program will include performances by: (alphabetical, not performance order)


Adrita Fuad- Classical March and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Alena Cobia- TBA
Carter Gibb- Scary Story
Charlee Foster- Halloween is Almost Here
Dylan Naessig- Song of the Scarecrow
Elizabeth Bono- Vivace
Emily Nicholson- Chimes
Emmaline Cobia- The Juggler
Eric Franco- Pumpkins Everywhere
Erin Humphreys- Monster Rock
Finn Foster- Spooky Spiders
Gavin Bono- Snake Charmer
Isabella Thongteum- Scary London Bridge
Jenny Nguyen- Mr. Spider
Kefey Kebede- October Wind
Kennedy Gibb- Halloween is Almost Here
Megan Yoder- TBA
Samantha Cabbell- In the Graveyard



6:00 pm program will include performances by: (alphabetical, not performance order)


Alice Lim- Diamond Sonatina
Annika Preheim- TBA
Camille Everett- TBA
Carolina Williams- Eek, Bump, Yikes, Jump
Christopher Hochrein- Waltz Macabre
Claire Jacoby- The Pumpkin Eater
Claire & Sam McDowell- What Should I Be for Halloween?
Fiona Welsford- Witches, Bats, and Howling Cats
Fraser Welsford- Big City Blues
Grace Hochrein- Mysterious
Henry Hochrein- Crawling Spider
Jessica Lim- Bells of Great Britain
Karissa Sitepu- Something That's Sweet
Katelyn Thomas- Ridin' the Texas Trail
Kathleen Whitener- Hopscotch on Halloween
Kaylee Kern- The Spider Web Waltz
Krish Soni- TBA
Lexa Hedgecock- Little Mouse
Lillian Coladonato- Hot Cross Buns
MacKenzie Moore- Midnight Monster March
Natalie Johnson- Yo Ho! the Sailor's Song
Olivia Hochrein- Pumpkin Boogie
Sarah Grapey- Mary had a Little Black Cat
Sophia Parker- Zoom! Zoom! Witches broom!
Wyatt Slaughter- The Old Witch

Upcoming Events!

Mark your calendars for these two upcoming events with the piano department at the Music Academy:

Halloween Recital: Friday, October 26 at 4:30 pm and 6 pm

• Costumes, Halloween and Autumn-themed music performed by the piano students of MANC
• We'll have chairs, but would also encourage you to bring a blanket to sit on the floor
• We'd appreciate any snacks or drinks to share for the reception
• Bring your family and friends! Everyone is invited (but not required) to wear a costume

Piano Festival: Saturday, November 17th - performing events/workshops for students, families, and teachers throughout the day

Some highlights: 

• Solo and technique playing for comments

• Recording Studio Open House by Chris Rachal, Recording Engineer

• Tour "Inside the Instrument" by Evelyn Smith, Piano Technician 

• "Teaching Student Concertos" Workshop by Samee Griffith and Aaron Mood, MANC faculty

• Ensemble Division: ensemble coaching with MANC piano faculty for...

• Final Recital: Ensemble performances and two student concertos

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Happy birthday Carolina...

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