We are almost to the Double Bar of Year Seven; please celebrate with me. In spite of all the challenges life presented our members, we have enjoyed thirty-four lively movements. We offered eight varied Competitions, seven Evaluation opportunities, six levels of Recitals, three Speakers, and one Improvisation Workshop. Myriad E-mails, twelve Meetings, ten Newsletters, and one Website have kept us connected and moving forward.
Orange County North is “more powerful together than we could ever be apart.”
I offer warm thanks to the Chairs who brought us our Final Suite. Anita Belansky and Christine Joe graciously produced our four Honors Recitals. Lioubov Lechicky provided our seniors an appropriately elegant send-off. Michelle Yang gave students their third performance opportunity and Leona Roberts hosted a delightful, intimate Adult Recital. Carolyn Biller continues to promote and oversee our generous Scholarship Project. She took on Teacher Referral service this year too, so let her know if you have openings.
Days ago, we thanked outgoing officers and installed our incoming Board. It was such a treat to hear piano performances by David Grubaugh, Qian Liu, Michelle Do and then Teri Watson’s Trio: Sarah Wallin Huff, substitute violinist; Kevin Kim, ‘cello; and Melody Jan, piano. Joane Grubaugh’s lovely Programs and interesting Program Notes enhanced the occasion. And then we visited and lunched together.
As you look in the rearview mirror, I hope you see a year that has been good for you and your students. I hope you feel a warm glow in your hearts, a satisfied feeling that flows from a job well-done. Enjoy the space between Year Seven and Year Eight!
