The Kiwanis Music Festival offers a unique opportunity for local music students to hone their musical skills, showcase their talents and gain confidence in their musical abilities through live, adjudicated performances. In 2009, the children participated in the 'Any Stringed Instrument, Non-Competitive' category. This is what was said about the children's music.
Junior, Gracanica Church Group - Irena, Katarina, Bogdan, Tamara, Sofija, Danica, Petra, Milena
Adjudicator's comments
Sve Pticice iz Gore
-You are doing a very good job following your leader. The phrasing is quite musical. Although I am NOT a teacher of your instrument, I think that when you are playing rapid notes, you need to keep the instrument well anchored. I hear some really nice phrasing, and you are doing it as a group. Be sure that the lowest instrument is right with the group and not behind.
Dzum Ram
- Once again, very musically phrased with very steady pacing. In the middle part you have excellent intensity. This was most enjoyable and very beautiful.
Intermediate, Gracanica Church Group - Selena, Ognjen, Marko, Jelena, Aleksandra, Nikolas
Adjudicator's Comments
Cujes Mala
-This was completely delightful to hear. The ensemble plays very well together. Special compliments to the Bass, who is always right with the conductor, always.
Alaj Gigi
- Very musically phrased. The tremolos are well counted. You are listening and watching. Very high standard of musicianship. Bravo
Kolo
- A joyful spirited performance. Very well done by all of you. You are obviously all playing by memory and doing so, very well. Truly, we can all learn from YOU. Bravo! to edit.
Junior, Gracanica Church Group - Irena, Katarina, Bogdan, Tamara, Sofija, Danica, Petra, Milena
Adjudicator's comments
Sve Pticice iz Gore
-You are doing a very good job following your leader. The phrasing is quite musical. Although I am NOT a teacher of your instrument, I think that when you are playing rapid notes, you need to keep the instrument well anchored. I hear some really nice phrasing, and you are doing it as a group. Be sure that the lowest instrument is right with the group and not behind.
Dzum Ram
- Once again, very musically phrased with very steady pacing. In the middle part you have excellent intensity. This was most enjoyable and very beautiful.
Intermediate, Gracanica Church Group - Selena, Ognjen, Marko, Jelena, Aleksandra, Nikolas
Adjudicator's Comments
Cujes Mala
-This was completely delightful to hear. The ensemble plays very well together. Special compliments to the Bass, who is always right with the conductor, always.
Alaj Gigi
- Very musically phrased. The tremolos are well counted. You are listening and watching. Very high standard of musicianship. Bravo
Kolo
- A joyful spirited performance. Very well done by all of you. You are obviously all playing by memory and doing so, very well. Truly, we can all learn from YOU. Bravo! to edit.