March 28, 2024

Piano students perform, compete locally

On Saturday, Jan. 23, the students of Rachel McCoy performed at the Southern Hills Specialty Care Center and LifePoint Assembly of God.

First-time performers were Moyra and Macayla Hicks, Josie Moore, Mackenzie Slykhuis and Avery Watson.

Three adult students Jennifer Edgington, Sheila Boor and Christine Wright performed for residents of the Southern Hills Specialty Care Center Sunday, Jan. 24. All recitals were successful and highly attended.

Justin Hollinger participated in the Iowa Music Teachers Association district auditions at Graceland University in Lamoni Feb. 6. In addition to performing three pieces from memory, he had to take a written theory and ear training test.

Hollinger was chosen as the Level A winner (ages 5-9) and will be competing at the state level March 12 in Ames. He is the son of Dave and Laura Hollinger of Murray, and is in third grade.