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Spotlight on.........................KIMBERLY!
Eleven year old Kimberly, began playing the piano at age 5 and studying with Ms. Richards at age 6.
What other instruments do you play?
I started learning the oboe this year.
What's your favorite ensemble piece?
"Street Fair". It's an Armenian folk dance and I like the way it sounds.
What's your favorite solo piece?
"Snap To It". It's jazzy and the other students wear sunglasses and snap their fingers to the music while I play.
How have you used your music skills?
In 5th grade choir, I played the piano and sang at our performance. I've also played the piano for church.
How has learning music affected you?
I've been able to pick up the oboe very quickly.
What do you enjoy most about the keyboard orchestra?
It's a good challenge and I get to know more people who play the piano.
What awards have you won? What activities have you participated in?
I've taken the theory test for my grade level at the University of Texas for the past three years and earned a gold medal on all three.
I've earned a Superior rating at the Hymn Festival at the University of Texas and qualified to play in the All-Star Recital at the Texas Music Teacher's Association Convention. I participated in the Keyboard Orchestra at the conventions and played in the Ensemble Groups also.
What other interests and activites do you have?
I play soccer and enjoy computers and engineering.
What do you want to do with your musical ability?
I want to play the piano and oboe for church on special occasions.
Some words from Ms. Richards
Kimberly is a hardworking and dedicated student. She practices and performs with both the Junior and Senior Orchestra groups. She has an appreciation and understanding of music that's unusual in someone her age. She brings a great deal of enthusiasm and joy to each and every lesson that makes her a delight to teach! She has very creative ideas for our ensemble pieces and performances and provides some great examples and leadership for the junior group especially.
Way to go Kimberly!
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