7 students from Keyboards & Kindermusik earn Gold Cups at music festival

Cape Girardeau -- Seven students from Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory, a piano, keyboard and Kindermusik teaching studio in Cape Girardeau, recently earned Gold Cup awards from the National Federation of Junior Music Clubs.

The Junior Music Festival was held on Feb. 15. To receive a Gold Cup, students must compete at a minimum of three years earning the top rating. A student can earn up to five Gold Cup awards.

"I am very proud of all our students who work diligently towards the Junior Music Festival," said Janet Presson, director of the studio. "This is a major accomplishment for these students."

First Gold Cup recipients include: Parker Dobbs, Nicholas Gaeta, Trey James, Natalie Meyers and Katarina Wilson.

Second Gold Cup recipient is Danielle Meyers.

Third Gold Cup recipient is Anna Branson.

The studio began sending students to the Junior Music Festival in 1991.

Keyboard & Kindermusik will host two free recital concerts in May at 1st Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau (located on the corner of Cape Rock and Lexington). A date is to be announced.

Keyboards & Kindermusik Conservatory is owned by Don and Janet Presson. New classes begin in June. For more information, call Janet Presson at 334-8623.

Natalie Meyers