Feb 21st, 2012
LAKE WALES – Bok Academy and Lake Wales High musicians got a special treat today (Feb. 21) when they participated in a Master Class with three members of the Pro Arte Quartet from the University of Wisconsin. Pictured warming up before the class (l-r) are David Perry, violin; Sally Chisholm, viola; and Parry Karp, cello.
This is the fourth year that Bok students have benefited from a Master Class, thanks to the generosity of a local donor, according to Bok Principal Damien Moses. This year, the hour-long performance and question-and-answer session was held at Lake Wales High so more students could benefit.
The Pro Arte Quartet is celebrating its 100th year. The group was founded in 1911-1912 by students at the Brussels Conservatory. In 1940, the group was touring the United States when World War II broke out, and the University of Wisconsin offered the quartet a permanent home. Members both perform and serve as faculty members at UW-Madison.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary students Clint Lerch, Ethan Montero, Julianna Guzzetta, Erin Montero, Emily Hilligoss, Nicholas McDaniel and Nathaniel Johnston participated in the All County Elementary Music Showcase on May 8.
LAKE WALES – Hillcrest Elementary’s Show Choir – Encore – earned a Superior rating at the recent Music USA Festival in Orlando. The Show Choir was evaluated by a panel of three judges.
Janie Howard Wilson Elementary chorus and world drummers ended their musical year on a “high note” Tuesday (May 15) with an exciting performance of oldies, Top 40s, inspirational songs and African music for fellow students, faculty and parents.
