We have been thrilled with the student's hard work, and the resulting musical progress this past year. It has been even more exciting to see how the students have grown in their relationship with the Lord as they have seen His enabling power at work in their own lives. What a blessing it is to see a student become aware of serving and ministering opportunities around them, and to observe their submission to the Holy Spirit's leading in their lives as they freely share their musical gifts and talents with others.
Our pastor has a saying, "Life is not about me, and it's not about you, but life is all about Jesus!"
One of my highlights, from this past year, took place on our Japan mission trip when the young people sang and played the first Wednesday service we were there. We witnessed the Holy Spirit working in and through those young people as they ministered in that service. The students played and sang better than I have ever heard them play or sing, and His presence of love, joy and peace was present in that building. In fact, Christ was so present and power so evident that it brought tears streaming down my face (as well as the faces of the people in the audience), and gratitude to my heart for being able to witness that moment in those young people's lives.
We concluded the fall/spring semester with a recital at the Mountain View Baptist Church. Over all, the recital went very well, and we were very proud of our students. We conclude each recital with a reward ceremony and here are the results of that ceremony.
Students participate in music festivals sponsored by the Alabama Federation of Music Clubs in the areas of hymn playing, classical piano solo, piano duet, and vocal solo. If the student receives a Superior rating three years, they are awarded a Gold cup trophy from the Federation.
Gold Cup Recipients: 1st cup
Valerie J.- hymn
Garron E.-hymn
Mallory V.- hymn
Kristen V.- voice
Book Completion: Medal recipients
Alayna E.- Levels B & C
Emily J.- Level 3a
Valerie J.- Levels 3a, 3b, & 4
Vanessa K.- Level A
Justine L.- Primer & Level 1
Christine W.- 3a
Morgan V.- Standard of Excellence Band Bk. 2
Shayna L.- Set 1 & 2
Marissa M., Victoria G., Victoria W., Christine W., Kristen V.- Set 1
Practice Award Trophy:
( In order to receive this trophy, students must practice a minimum amount of practice time for their level all year long.)
Shayna L.- Voice, Marissa M.-Voice, Kristen V.- Voice, Kristen V. -piano, Morgan V.-Flute, Mallory V.- Piano, Alayna E.- Violin
Performance Award Trophy/Medal:
The best performance of each recital of the year is awarded a "traveling" trophy and students are also awarded a medal to keep.
Vocal Award 2011- Marissa M./ Honorable Mention: Shayna L.
Young Pianists Award 2011- Alayna E./ Honorable Mentions: Ashlyn E., Vivian S., Justine L.
Advanced Pianist Award 2011- Marissa M./ Honorable Mentions: Christine W., Valerie J.
Instrumentalists Award 2011- Saxophone trio:Thad E., Blake S., & Ted B.
Most Improved Awards:
Most Improved Vocalists: Marissa M.
Most Improved Instrumentalists: Morgan V.
Most Improved Pianists: Valerie J.
STUDENT OF THE YEAR TROPHY and MVJMC CASH SCHOLARSHIP WINNER:
SHAYNA L.
Congratulations students and parents!
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