Academy for Strings, Piano, and Woodwinds at Four Oaks

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On October 8, 2009, the Mentor High School Orchestra performed the world premiere of "Quinque Mela" (Five Melodies), under direction of the composer, Joshua Clark. Joshua, a student at Menor High School, studies violin with Masha Andreini of Four Oaks.

On Sunday, December 6, 2009, members of ensembles in residence at the Academy for Strings and Piano at Four Oaks presented a delightful concert for a large and enthusiastic audience in the sanctuary of First Church Congregational in Painesville. The program consisted of pieces by Grieg, Handel, Haydn, Purcell, and Vivaldi. Also performed on the program were a variety of traditional folk tunes, along with several English, French, and German carols. The concert was followed by a cookies and punch reception where members of the audience were able to share time with the performers.

In February of 2010, eighth grade student Shayna Swerdlow, who studies viola at Four Oaks with Susan Knapp, had successful auditions for the Mentor High School Symphony Orchestra and the Mannheim Orchestra. Our congratulations go out to Shayna.

Upcoming Events

On Friday, February 12, 2010, five students and two faculty members will perform at St. James Episcopal Church, in Painesville, for the Music and Drama Club. Faculty member Amber Inman will perform two movements of Mozart Sonata #4, accompanied by pianist Gloria Hobi.

Violin and viola students of Susan Knapp-Rust will also be part of the program. Six year old Emily Sanders will be performing a Bach's Minuet in G.. Twelve year old Matt Gittins will perform the first two movements of Handel Sonata #3, and twelve year old Emily B. will perform the first movement of Concerto in A minor by Vivaldi. Shayna, a thirteen year old violist, will perform a movement of a Telemann Sonata, and sixteen year old Luke (cello student of faculty member Jerry Yarovich) will perform the first movement of Vivaldi's Concerto in A minor. Matt, Emily B., and Shayna will perform Sonata in C by Domenico Scarlatti, and Allegro Scherzando by Franz Joseph Haydn, each arranged for two violins and viola by Catherine McMichael.

On Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. three talented cello students of Jerry Yarovich will perform at First Church Congregational. Included on the program will be works by Vivaldi and Romberg. This program is open to the public.

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