April 21st Concert at MUW

Seniors:  Aidan Dunkelberg, Hope Bassett,

College and Adult:  Scott Sandifer, Trudy and Patti Gildea, Diane Ford

The Belhaven All-State Orchestra is a prestigious event which is open to high school string musicians from across the State of Mississippi.  Students are chosen by audition to take part in this orchestral opportunity. The Concert, which was open to the public, was held on April 14th and included such pieces as Danza Ritual del Fuego by Manuel de Falla,  Concerto per due Violoncelli by Antonio Vivaldi, and L’Arlésienne by George Bizet. The students who participated in this event are members of the Columbus Suzuki Strings Program under the direction of Diane Ford.  From left to right: Gracie Swartzendruber, Jessica Smith, Aidan Dunkelberg, Zach Miller, and Charity James.