Three local piano pupils from the class of Sharon Dolisi have become members in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians, sponsored by the National Guild of Piano Teachers, Teacher Division of the American College of Musicians.
This group of young pianists performed in the National Piano-Playing Auditions held in Jefferson City on May 14, 2009. The American College of Musicians evaluated the students’ performances based upon their presentation of Baroque, Classic, Romantic, and Modern works. Each student performed in the presence of a professional adjudicator chosen by the National organization who examined their repertoire.
The local entrants are Noah Stites, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Stites of St. James, James Schanbacher, 11, son of Pastor and Mrs. Jeff Schanbacher of Cuba, and Sela Blankenship, 7, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Allen of Rolla and Mr. Mark. Blankenship of Pacific. Each student earned a certificate, an embossed pin, a report card, and a year’s membership in the National Fraternity of Student Musicians.
