Our last public performance was the “Small Group Recital Night” on February 17, 2020 at the Akron Summit County Library.
To address COVID-19 restrictions, we had to quickly get up to speed using the Zoom Meetings app for our performances. In addition to the Zoom learning curve, other challenges included: Internet disruptions, audio distortions, power interruptions, and smartphone/computer peculiarities.
Our recitals showcase the progression of skill levels:
- Orientation – A playing ability level during which a comfort zone is reached between the beginning student of music and their instrument, notation, practice commitment, rehearsal techniques and mental musical comprehension.
- Novice – A playing ability level, beyond Orientation but not yet enjoyed by a consistent Intermediate player.
- Solo Studio – This opportunity is the newest addition to our program. Due to the positive experience of our “First Zoom Recital” we have added a solo Performance opportunity.
Zoom Recital #1 – Orientation Recital – July 15, 2020
| Performer, Instrument | Music Performed |
| Julie Black, Cello | #34 Natalie’s Rose* #57 Tribal Lament* |
| Karen Greathouse, Violin | #80 Grandparents Day* #106 French Folk Song* |
| Marcelo Biffe, Cello | #44 Mathew’s March* #70 Hot Cross Buns* |
| Tiffany Lundy Martin, Cello | #33 Song for Christine* #36 Dreidel* |
| Susan Bacon, Viola | #91 Lightly Row* #90 English Round* |
| Cindy Ebner, Cello | #71 Au Clare De La Lune* #73 Buckeye Salute* |
| Ruth Lamont, Violin | #116 Son for Maria* #118 Firoliralera* |
| Debbie Huebeck, Cello | #85 High Flying* #88 Frere Jacques* |
Zoom Recital #2 – Novice Recital – September 30, 2020
| Performer, Instrument | Music Performed |
| Karen Greathouse, Violin | Alouette – French Folk Song Crossroads – Allen |
| Anne Lazzerini, Cello | Theme form London Symphony Franz J. Haydn (1732 -1809) Oh Susannah Stephen C. Foster (1826-1864) |
| Ruth Lamont, Violin | Chester William Billings ( 1746-1800) Morning (from Peer Gynt) Edvard Grieg (1819-1880) |
| Susan Bacon, Viola | Outback – Allen Buffalo Gals (Cool White) Japheth Hodges |
| Connie Stinnett, Cello | Theme for the New World Symphony Antonin Dvorak (1841-1904) Rondeau Jean-Joseph Mouret (1682-1738) |
| Dennis Zerby, Oboe Brenda Thomas, Flute | Allegro Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) |
Zoom Recital #3 – Solo Studio Recital – October 30, 2020
| Performer, Instrument | Music Performed |
| Ruth Lamont, Violin | Ashokan Farewell – by Jay Unger |
| Valerie DiNarda, Cello | Nina – by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi |
| Mike Hoeprich, Violin | Waltz No.2 – by Dmitri Shostakovich |
| Connie Stinnett, Cello | It’s a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss |
| Marilyn Katzmark, Violin | Meditation (from Thais) by Jules Massenet |
| Jaime Madrigal, Marimba | Rain Dance by Alice Gomez and Marilyn Riffe |