Spring Recital - a musical treat

Each year Patt Hopper's piano students, ranging in age from 5 to 15, show off their piano prowess at a Spring recital. Practicing for almost a full year, the students look forward to showing all what they have accomplished.

When Patt began 'teaching' piano six years ago she felt it was a "calling" when she decided to help one young girl with "refocusing" her life by spending time with her and sharing her musical talent the mold was set. It grew from there as more people needed and wanted that enrichment in their children's lives. "Every child that I have interacted with was there for a reason; I believe it's more than music and playing the piano." Said Patt, trusting and believing fully that this endeavor is part of God's plan for her.

The recital, held at the Armory Sunday March 4, 2012, was well attended by family and friends. Each child performed with the utmost dignity and professionalism - most concluded their performance with a curtsey or a bow. The pieces ranged from simple to intensely complicated and from funny to emotionally moving. As a bonus, there was a dance performance and grandfather/grand-daughter banjo piano duet. All the youth talent was simple amazing!

  

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When asked what was her favorite joy of teaching she responded, "My greatest joy in teaching is to "see the light come on" when a student really understands the concept and learns a particularly difficult piece.  I think it is that way with every teacher.  I love hearing them play and looking at their beautiful faces.  I enjoy watching the faces of the parents when their child performs at the recital.  My hope is that I've recognized and supported each child's individual potential and added something positive to his or her life.  For me, it's all about each individual child.

Children participating in the recital were:
Grace Johnson, Naomi Paulson, James Claxton, Chloe Paulson, Annaliese Hamari, Jodee Claxton, Jeremiah Paulson, Chloe Caywood, Emma Garcia, Micah Paulson, James Avecilla, Gracie Garcia, Jackson Dodds, Grace Johnson, Grayson Hamari, Pearl Rollings (accompanied by her grand father Cliff Rollings on banjo), Hailey Sneddon, McKenzie Blair, Brighton Hamari, Summer Hamari, Nathanial Johnson.



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