MPAC Music Students of March

MORRISTOWN — Students from schools based in Mendham, East Hanover, Randolph, Pequannock, Parsippany, Jefferson Township, Chatham, Chester/Long Valley, Sussex and Morristown were honored as Mayo Performing Arts Center March Music Students of the Month — Outstanding Pianists and Orchestra Members — prior to the Friday, March 27 performance by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields.

The students were recognized for their achievements on stage prior to the concert.

Students were nominated by their teachers and were chosen by the Theatre’s Education Department based on their commitment to and excellence in the performing arts. The Theatre will honor a group of students every month throughout the season and invites area teachers to nominate students for this honor. Students will be invited to perform at a year-end recital in June.

The 2014-2015 Music Student of the Month program is sponsored by The Provident Bank Foundation.

Local Music students of the Month are:

Taylor Hine
Grade 11, Jefferson Township High School - Nominated by James Wynne

Taylor has served as piano accompanist for the JTHS Chorus for the past 2 years - a role he somewhat reluctantly accepted at first, but now embraces whole-heartedly. Because of this experience, he has decided to pursue further preparation in order to audition next year for college as a music education major - with an emphasis on piano. To this end, I have started working with him on this audition. He is a talented and charming young man; quiet almost to a fault, but a gentleman through and through. He is also an excellent Bass II in my Choruses – and will accompany the choir while on tour in Nashville/Memphis in May.

Rebecca Turro
Grade 12, High Point Regional High School- Nominated by James Aslanian

Becky is an incredibly dedicated and focused student and musicians. She is currently auditioning for colleges and is planning on studying Music Education and Music Composition. I have been teaching Becky composition for a little over a year now and through those lessons she has grown exponentially. She has a thirst for knowledge and performing that sets her apart from her peers. She is also a great leader and teacher. She leads sectionals and helps students who are struggling. I feel that these qualities are what make her a perfect choice for Outstanding Pianist.

The Mayo Performing Arts Center is located at 100 South St. in Morristown. For more information contact the box office at 973-539-8008 or www.mayoarts.org.