FROM
THE PRESIDENT... 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!