The venue was prepared. Months of practice, lessons, and rehearsals all pointed to this singular event. The doors opened, the attendees arrived, excitement was mounting, and everyone was anticipating the ‘first ever’ presentation.
This wasn’t a musical premier. These weren’t professional soloists. The setting wasn’t a world-class auditorium. Rather, it was your Olive Hill Center for Arts and Heritage. The event was a studio recital, featuring four beginning violin students, ages 11 through 15. Under the expert direction of their private instructor, Mrs. Elaine Brunelle, these young people successfully presented the first ever classical music recital in the 25-year history of the OHCAH.
Songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and “Boil them Cabbage Down” might not seem like ‘top billing repertoire,’ but don’t tell that to the nearly 60 friends and family who were there in support of these young musicians. From the individual solos to the ensemble pieces, everyone in attendance enjoyed the event and appreciated the effort put forth by these young musicians.
“This was such a delight!” remarked one individual.
Another smiled, saying, “Weren’t they just precious?”
“I was really proud of all they were able to do,” commented a father of one of the students. “[My child] is