The Lawrence Academy of Music Piano Festival allows piano students the opportunity to demonstrate their musical knowledge though performance, musicianship, and theory. Students in grades K-12 from throughout the Fox Valley are eligible to participate. Students are required to learn and memorize two pieces, one of which must be written by a contemporary composer, as well as complete a theory test, technique requirement and answer questions concerning each piece. Winners are chosen by an adjudicator and are given the opportunity to play in a recital. Students are registered for the festival by their piano instructors. For more information contact the Academy at (920) 832-6632.
| Festival date: | April 19, 2008 |
| Recital date: | April 27, 2008, 3:00 p.m., Harper Hall |
| Registration deadline | March 21, 2008 |
Tutti!
On January 27, Lawrence Academy of Music sponsored a fun-filled family event, tutti!, (Italian for "together") to benefit the Academy's financial assistance program. The event, held at Appleton North High School, included an afternoon of non-stop music and entertainment featuring Academy students, ensembles and faculty; a silent auction and raffle; a kidzone with games, crafts and a musical petting zoo; a bake sale and refreshments.
Many thanks to all the volunteers who contributed to the success of the day. Over $20,000 was raised to benefit the Academy's financial-assistance fund supporting families who would not otherwise be able to afford music instruction for their children. Thank you to tutti! event sponsors including The Harp Gallery, Godfrey and Kahn, S.C., Drs. Peter and Cari Ullrich, and Menn Law Firm, Ltd.
Congratulations to Karen Bruno and Mark Scheffler, winners of the $2500 Choose-Your-Cruise raffle.
