After months of solo practice and just one rehearsal with the orchestra, two students stepped onto the stage with the Valley Symphony—and played like young musicians who’d been waiting for this moment their whole lives.

One night. Full stage. Ballet, choir, percussion, and piano—all breathing together in Orff’s Carmina Burana. Too bad it couldn’t be recorded… but we’ll never forget how it sounded in the hall.

Serving as judges at the Northwest International Piano Ensemble Competition, we were reminded how much courage and connection live in every piano duo—and how special it is to hear your own arrangement played by young musicians.

A quiet dream planted in the audience at age 10 finally bloomed on the Chan Centre stage. This is the story of patience, persistence—and a student who never stopped playing, even through years of online lessons.

How do you blend a Christmas carol with a 19th-century virtuoso showpiece? Scott breaks down his mash-up of Jingle Bells and Liszt’s La Campanella—where Paganini’s bells meet holiday cheer, and two musical worlds become one.

By Clare

We had such a great time! This heritage museum building is so special!

Remember my teacher of five years, Menahem Pressler

Debut concert in Langley successful! Thank you all for coming to hear us!

How have you been? A brief summary of what we have been up to!