The annual Gold Cup Recital sponsored by Nampa Musicale,
an affiliate of the National Federation of Music Clubs, was held May 4, 2013 at the First United Presbyterian Church.
Robyn Wells McDonnell, Nampa Junior Festival
chairwoman, reported that 788 music students earned points toward these
cups by participating in the Junior Festival programs held in the fall
and spring at Northwest Nazarene University and The College of Idaho.
There were 39 music teachers and 55 volunteers involved in the event.
“This festival program is such a rewarding
experience for kids, both in the sense that they get a tangible reward
for their countless hours of practice and, more importantly, they get a
chance to receive feedback from others,” McDonnell said. “It is a chance
to evaluate progress and set goals, and to celebrate their achievement.
It is important to our community that kids learn that music is an
interactive occupation, and that society benefits from those who know
how to work hard and ask themselves to strive for giving their best.
Where else would you see that many students all dressed in their best
clothes, coming with anxious looks and leaving with smiles on their
faces knowing that they had given it their best efforts?”
Piano Solos
Fifth Gold Cups in piano
solos were: Jessica Nutt, Natalie Schmidt, Michelle Dunham and Abigail
Sweet
Abigail Sweet
Jessica Nutt
Michelle Dunham
Natalie Schmidt
Fourth Gold Cup in piano solos were: Lauren McKinnon,
Madison Williams and Carlie Blodgett
Third Gold Cup in piano solos were:
Claire Hamblin, Sierra Breshears and Rebecca Sears
Second Gold Cup in piano solos were: Desmond Ouckama, Madeline Jorgensen,
Jayden Shell, Maren Christensen, Isaac Fuhriman, Erika Svedin, Mason
Wadsworth, Abigail Packer, Kelly Doty, Kristin, Lawrence, Brooklyn Hunt,
Seth Richins, Blaine Nelson, Jessica Spencer, Keilee Spencer, Eden
Nordfelt, Lily Weinacht, Blake Gubler, Lauren Gubler, Tucker Heindel and
Stefanie York.
First Gold Cup in piano solos were:
Jared Hartley, Lanae Hartley, Tyler Colson, Isaac Oman, Isaac Schrag,
Zachary Schrag, Caleb Herbel, Claire Christensen, Taylor Makrush, Emma
Dewey, Jeffery Freeman, Katie Freeman, Amanda Lee, Adele Neukom, Nicole
Tueller, Brenna Gunnell, Kelsey Kotts, Brooke Pfost, Nathalia Campos,
Isabelle Lewis, Anais Rodriguez, Andrea Teres, Maddie Curtis, Shelby
Adams, Allison Dourthit, Emma Janzen, Cory Petersen, Amanda Clampitt,
Sage Earnest, Haley Hilton, McKay Hilton, Zach Hilton, Page Lockhart,
Sadie Oesch, Abigail Cross, Hannah Slater, Garrett Weber, Lauren Hillam,
Daniel Tuft, Jackie Krahenbuhl, Olivia Hamilton, Hunter Warnick, Sarah
Hill, Berkley Thompson, Tyson Woolstenhulme and Veronica Brede.
Piano duets
Students earning first Cups in piano duets were:
Caleb Hamblin, Cory Hamblin, Paige Slater, Sydney Breshears, Claire
Christensen, Jalen Kotts, Kelsey Kotts, Cami Adams, Victoria Gomez,
Aaron Sweet and Hannah Slater.
Students earning second Cups in piano
duets were: Madeline Jorgensen and Sarah Needs.
Hymns
Students earning their first Cups in hymn playing
were: Olivia Dina, Isaac Omanh, Trista Rogers, Isaac Schrag, Zachary
Schrag, Gordon Marlett, Graydon Marlett, Dallin Warnick, Faith
Christensen, Rebecca Sears, Kenny Ponce, Rylee Hall, Jessica Spencer,
Keilee Spencer, Annika Chavez, Megan Failor and Sally Kamhout.
Gaby
Budurovici earned a second Cup in hymn playing.
Violin solos
Students earning their first Cups in violin solos
were: Kelsie Hammer, Jane Orton, Matthew Wong, Katharina Best,
Madeleine Deford, Emily Bingham, Andrew Rose, Heather Hamblin and
Taylour Smith.
Katelyn Miller earned her second Cup
Machaela Johnson
earned her Fourth Gold Cup in violin solos.
Theory
Students earning first Cups in theory were:
Bailee Grover, Lanae Hartley, Caleb Gans, Caleb Hamblin, Claire Hamblin,
Isaac Oman, Tarah Rogers, Zachary Schrag, Paige Slater, Jared
Stensgaard, Kelsey Kotts, Zurisadai Tanahuvia, Megan Aholt, Nathalia
Campos, Maren Williams, Kelli Lawrence, Jayla Ponce and Brooklyn Hunt.
Earning second Cups in theory were: Claire Jorgensen, Madeline
Jorgensen, Sarah Needs and Rebecca Sears.
Flute and art song
Katie Dickerson earned her first Gold Cup in flute and
Audrey Svedin earned a second Gold Cup in art song.
American, patriotic folk song
Winning their first Cups were: Olivia Dina, Caleb
Hamblin, Isaac Oman, Isaac Schrag, Zachary Schrag, Ammon Christensen,
Kelsey Kotts and Jacob Reece.
Earning second Cups were: Katie Armenta
and Rebecca Sears.
