Avery participated in the Illinois Music Association annual state competition. She played two movements of a sonatina. The competition breaks the kids into groups of about 10 based on their level and age. She was in the Junior 1 division this year. Another of her piano teacher's students was in this same group. He normally tries to split them up, but couldn't this time. We just like to make sure she isn't in a group against Grayson, so that the cousins don't have to compete against each other. :) Each group gives out trophies to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The rest of the kids get ribbons.
There were three kids in her group that played multiple movement pieces. The others played shorter songs. Avery played great! Maybe a little faster than she normally plays, but that was probably because she was so nervous! When she sat back down, she looked at me and said her hands were shaking!
After all the kids played, I knew who the winner would be. The girl that played after Avery was flawless and played a difficult song. It was actually the song Avery played in the competition last year, but Avery only played the first movement last year. The other two spots were going to Jim's two students, Avery and Bella, but I didn't know the order. Avery ended up with 3rd place and Bella took 2nd! There was a 0.5 point difference in their scores, so it was close!
Grayson got a 1st place in his room! Hunter and Beckett got ribbons. Beckett played in a later group, so we didn't get pictures with him.
We are so proud of Avery for practicing and getting up there to compete! I'm not sure who is more nervous when she does these things... me or her! ;)
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