Emma kicked off the summer by winning the Hoosier Auditions State Violin Competition at Butler University. Here is a clip of one of her performances, the "cadenza" of the Haydn violin concerto:
Another highlight of Emma's summer was auditioning to play in a professional symphony. She is now the youngest member of the Anderson Symphony Orchestra!
In July, Alyssa was awarded a scholarship to Orangehaus Music Business Camp at Anderson University, where her band, a trio of three girls, won the prestigious "Battle of the Bands" contest! Their performance of Radioactive stole the show, and they were given the opportunity to work with Tom Jackson, a live performance coach who has worked with Taylor Swift, Jordin Sparks, The Band Perry, Jars of Clay, Casting Crowns, and many others. What an amazing experience!
Alyssa also competed in the Indiana State Fair Young Hoosier Piano Competition, where she performed her original composition, Memory. She was honored to win first place, following in the footsteps of her dear old dad as a composer.
God has certainly poured out His blessings on our family this past summer! We want to give Him all glory and praise! Allowing us to use our gifts to honor His kingdom is one of the greatest joys in our lives. We pray that we will be able to "live a life worthy of the calling we have received." (Ephesians 4:1)
