Board members of Project String Power met recently to finalize fundraiser events for student scholarships. Board chair Joyce Hughes said, “We have a record number of student scholarships this year so we are concentrating on two objectives: performance and fundraising.  Our students are adding music to our local communities.”

 

Board member Leonard Kacenjar, violin and viola instructor, announced a performance scheduled for Sunday, October 23 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. He said, “The recital is free and the students need an audience. Everyone is invited.”

 

Another opportunity to hear the Super Group Orchestra will occur on Monday, November 14, in the Central Baptist Church Sanctuary at 6:30 p.m. A reception will follow the concert. Board member Marcia McKillop said, “This will allow the students to perform and give the public a chance to get to know what Project String Power accomplishes with our string players.”

 

Dr. Jan Jones Forester will perform a “Memorable Musical Moments” piano concert on Tuesday evening, November 1, in the Murphy-Payne Community Room at Panola College at 7:00. The proceeds will benefit the local Project String Power scholarship fund.

 

Forester graduated with the Carthage High School Class of 1968. She now resides in Longview with her husband Sam and operates Creative Keyboards Piano Studio.

 

For her Carthage performance, Dr. Forester has selected well-known pieces that will be recognized by the audience members.  She will add comments about her performance pieces from time to time. 

 

Tickets for the concert are currently available from Project String Power students and board members.  The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children under 13 are free.  Tickets will be available at the door.

 

An additional fundraiser will be held at Whataburger on November 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Students will perform, and the public is invited to purchase a burger supper to help fund scholarships. Emily Taylor, board secretary, said,”This should be a really fun night of music and hamburgers. We are looking forward to seeing our friends and families take advantage of a night out.”