The MVYSO SPice of Life Concert was last Friday, and was a sucess. Jackie Hickman's performance of the Greig Piano Concerto in A minor was flawless, and the audiance agreed, springing to their feet for an entusiastic standing ovation.
All of the ensembles performed, from the young students who only picked up their instruments last fall, to the students who have been in the Youth Symphony for years.
It was a joyful occasion, yet bittersweet. As the last concert of the year, many good-byes were mixed in with the excitment. Haley Kovach is one of the students graduating this June. She plans to attend Whitworth college and study music. Please help her win a scholarship by following this link  http://www.hsnation.com/voting_ballot.php%20and voting for her!
Yet the season isn't completely over. There is still a chance to see friends as SummerStock rehearsals begin this coming Monday. A select group of students will be performing all around Maple Valley, at Farmer's Markets, ball games, and the Maple Valley Fourth of July Pinic.
I will be blogging about these events, so don't forget to check back in!
And don't forget about MVYSO Summer Camp...this years it's going to be OUT OF THIS WORLD!
*Literally. We are hiring a space shuttle to fly the kids to the moon. I am totally serious.*