Suzuki Strings thanks community for support
The Columbus Suzuki String Advanced Ensemble, director Diane Ford and founder Trudy Gildea, thank all who helped us make our way to Carnegie Hall.
We had a magical experience of a lifetime. We performed first in the June 23rd, 2017 Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational which featured large youth orchestras from Indianapolis, Southern California, Rhode Island, and Syracuse, New York.
Performing at Carnegie Hall in such a world-class concert venue was an honor we will never forget! We were blessed to represent our town and state in this spectacular concert along with fabulous musicians from around the United States.
Look on the Music Celebrations website for pictures of the concert.
Suzuki String Advanced Ensemble members performing at Carnegie Hall: Director, Diane Ford; 1st Violin, Abbey Swartzendruber, Aidan Dunkelberg, Laura Sandifer, JoAnna Jameson; 2nd Violin, Daniel Jones, Gracie Swartzendruber, Tony King, Noel Torma; 3rd Violin, Zach Miller, Trudy Gildea, Jan Atkins; Viola, Lucy Sandifer, Irwin Bell; Cello, Scott Sandifer, Charity James, Patti Gildea; Accompanist: Denise Sandifer
Thank you for your support, encouragement, donations, kind words, and prayers.
Diane Ford and musicians
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