Earlier this week two of my young piano students, ages 9 and
10, spent a day at a chamber music festival in Blue Hill. Based on an earlier audition tape, they
received music about eight weeks ago which was to be thoroughly learned by
festival day. I gulped when I saw what they were to learn-it was quite a
challenge! But we dove in, section by
section, week by week, and they were ready.
Lily played two movements of a Mozart Serenade for strings and keyboard, while Mia performed a Purcell Chaconne for 2 violins and
keyboard. Oh my, was I ever a proud
teacher. Each group marched confidently
upon the stage and took a professional bow together. The girls played on a beautiful Steinway
grand in one of the best halls for chamber music in Maine .
And afterwards I cheered for them as if I were at a rock concert.
I can never say what music has meant to me other than it is
my life, whether performing, teaching or listening. I see myself as a youngster in these two
girls and take seriously my role in guiding them along this path. What a
hopeful and inspiring afternoon, to hear them make music with others.
Bravo, Lily and Mia!
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