Finalists picked for the annual piano contest
Auditions have been completed and the finalists for the 36th Annual Edward E. Montgomery Jr. Piano Competition have been selected.
Senior division finalists are Kenley Hayes, daughter of Melissa and Biff Hayes and Kayli Schoch, daughter of Lori and Kevin Schoch. The winner selected from these finalists will receive a $1,000 cash award from The Montgomery Foundation.
On Sunday, April 7, beginning at 7 p.m. at the Roscoe Village Foundation Visitor Center Ivy Room, these local students will perform on the Montgomery Piano before a panel of five judges. Adjudicators representing Coshocton County Schools are Tom Havelka, Alan English, and Jane Crow. Those from the university community will be Dr. Harsha Abeyaratne from Muskingum University and, Dr. Gerald K. Lee from West Liberty University
Also performing in exhibition that evening will be 2023 Jr. Division Winner Psalm Wright, daughter of Piyarat and Casey Wright; up and coming musicians Lucas Stevens, son of Beth Stevens and Shawn Grant, Misty and Rich Stevens, and Emery Stewart, daughter of Heather and Ty Stewart. Dr. Abeyaratne and Dr. Lee will also perform for the audience.
Doors will open to the public at 6:45 p.m. with limited seating available.
Category: Arts & Entertainment
