Spring 2024 Student Concert

Pianists receive Certificates of Merit for their performance at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Pianists receive Certificates of Merit for their performance at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.

On Sunday, April 14, Barry hosts the Spring 2024 Student Concert at Faust Harrison Pianos in Sherman Oaks, CA. An enthusiastic audience hears a variety of musical styles, including classical, jazz, blues, pop, and more. See the complete program below…

Spring 2024 Student Concert Program

Student – Title – Composer (Arranger or Publisher)

Rowan E. – London Bridge – English Children’s Song  (Arranged by Barry & Linda Wehrli)
Rowan E. – Camptown Races – Stephen C Foster  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Eliya C. –  Greensleeves – English Folk Song  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Sam B. – Theme from The Entertainer – Scott Joplin  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Nick B. – The Star-Spangled Banner – John Stafford Smith  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Gabriel C. – Nocturne, Opus 9 No. 2 (theme) – Frederic Chopin  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Sam B. – Autumn (theme), The Four Seasons – Antonio Vivaldi  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Nick B. – Gymnopedie No. 1 (excerpt) – Erik Satie  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Eliya & Gabriel C. – Straw Hat Strut (Duet) – Martha Mier  (Published by Alfred Music)
Lee M. – Spring Colors – Barry & Linda Wehrli
Donnell C. – “Pathetique” Symphony (1st movement theme) – Peter Tchaikovsky  (Pub. by KJOS West)
Dan A. – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (excerpt) – J.S. Bach  (Arr. by Wehrli)
Sandra N. – Ivan Sings – Melody – Aram Khatchaturian  (Pub. by Hal Leonard)
Donnell C. – Prelude in C Major – J. S. Bach  (Pub. by KJOS West)
Dan. – Sunday Blues – Barry & Linda Wehrli
Robert M. – Crystal Silence – Chick Corea  (Arr. by Barry Wehrli)
Robert M. – The Wild Horseman (Impromptu Performance) – Robert Schumann
Alex L. – Couple in a Cafe – Mikael Tariverdiev  (Pub. by DomO on MuseScore)
Aeriel S. – Hey Jude – Paul McCartney  (Pub. by Hal Leonard)

Check out the highlights below, then see performers on YouTube!

Sales consultant Margaret Cassetto introduces the store and piano at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Sales consultant Margaret Cassetto introduces the store and piano at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Barry speaking at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Barry speaking at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Surprise guest artist Adam Chester performs the Elton John classic "Bennie and The Jets" at the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Surprise guest artist Adam Chester performs the Elton John classic “Bennie and The Jets.”
Barry and Adam Chester after the concert.
Barry and Adam Chester after the concert.
Barry and Linda Wehrli after the Spring 2024 Student Concert.
Barry and Linda Wehrli. Until next time!
A big thanks to the following people for their help in making this an amazing concert:

my students and their families,
my wife, Linda, for her wisdom and support,
store sales consultant, Margaret Cassetto,
manager and pianist extraordinaire, Adam Chester,
Faust Harrison Pianos, for providing a wonderful space for our concert.

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