Harmonia Music Association Benefit Concert

Music, like many careers, is an expensive pursuit, so it’s important to support organizations that give generously to up and coming artists. This past May I was contacted by the Harmonia Music Association of Lebanon, PA – one of six clubs active in the Pennsylvania Federation of Music Clubs and one of the 6,000 forming the National Federation of Music Clubs – about playing for a fundraising event.

Over the last couple years, the Federation support I have received from the state and national levels has been instrumental to my studies. It was a great privilege to give back to an organization so eager to aid passionate young musicians. The proceeds from my solo recital will help fund future student scholarships in the Lebanon area.

On a personal note, this summer has posed a variety of challenges not just limited to learning new recital repertoire. I’ve been working on my technique, continuing to write, speaking and performing at the YWCA, Salvation Army, and local nursing and retirement facilities, as well as recording. I’ve learned so much about my own playing in the process and most importantly continued to fuel my love for piano and music.

I sincerely hope the money raised from my recital will help next year’s high school seniors continue to excel and grow in their music programs.  I’ve included some performance excerpts below!