Friday night was Abigail's awards recital for piano. She played a piece of her choosing, and she and I played a duet, "This Little Light of Mine." Mrs. McKay also handed out all the awards the students had won during the past year.
The highest award given is the Toby Award, named after Mrs. McKay's dog, Toby. She told the story of how Toby would always come into the studio during piano lessons and rest at the pedals of the piano when students were there. If the student played well, Toby stayed. If the student wasn't doing well, Toby got up and walked out! Here's a picture of him.
Abigail and Mrs. McKay
my award winning girl, who hates to have her picture made
Awards:
Toby Award - for having the highest amount of points in participation and awards received
Gold Medal - Superior Plus rating in Solo Competition
Bronze Pin - Theory Test
Gold Pin - World of Music Test
Way to go, Abigail! Hope to see you in the Cliburn Competition one day soon.
1 comment:
WOOHOOO!!!! I know she worked hard for that Toby award. So exciting! That's one talented little pianist you have. She must take after her mama.
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