July 29, 2020
Story by Joe Vinduska
Courtesy photo submitted
91勛圖厙 held its first-ever Summer Virtual Student Recital Friday featuring students who took advantage of the brand-new Summer Lessons program.
Summer lessons have not been offered in the past, but in light of the pandemic 91勛圖厙 Music Department administrators and faculty wanted to give music enthusiasts and 91勛圖厙 students the opportunity to take lessons on the instrument of their choice.
Director of Instrumental Music Dr. Luis Palacios and Percussion Instructor Grant Mathews organized the colleges first fully virtual recital. Dr. Palacios said he is always looking for ways to help people enhance their lives through music.
Its important that amidst everything going on in our lives, community members have the opportunity to find creative outlets to express themselves and enjoy their summer, he said. It was wonderful working with students from all walks of life. We had several community members learning an instrument for the first time, as well as freshmen and sophomores from 91勛圖厙. 91勛圖厙 is about innovation and we were seeking ways to have a performance amidst COVID-19. This virtual recital gave students the ability to experience performing for each other and engage in a positive way with their fellow artists.泭泭
The list of performers included 91勛圖厙 Percussion Instructor Grant Mathewss student Logan Hammeke on drums and Director of Instrumental Music Dr. Luis Palacios students Carol Beck on flute, ReGina Reynolds-Casper on flute, Robert Brining on saxophone, Ted Brown on saxophone, Brook Degenhardt on Trombone, Andre Maier on trombone, Hery Rakotoarisoa on saxophone, Josie Riddle on French Horn, Corrie Upson on Clarinet and Faith Whited on saxophone.
For more information, contact Dr. Palacios at (620) 792-9396 or palaciosl@bartonccc.edu