Carnegie Hall, working in partnership with Greenbrier County music and theatre educators, presented the Second Annual One Night Only Showcase on Thursday, Mar. 13, at 7 p.m. The yearly concert is a performance opportunity for accomplished music students in grades 6-12 living or taking lessons in the Greenbrier Valley. The showcase took place in Carnegie Hall’s Hamilton Auditorium Stage and was sponsored by David and Jennifer Webb.
The One Night Only Showcase featured over 45 students who were juried in by video entries for solo performers and ensembles. Carnegie Hall received over 40 submissions, with the top 22 acts being selected to perform. Video entries included everything from solo piano performers and vocalists to horn players, guitarists, and full rock bands.
“Encouraging music lessons for kids is an investment in their creativity, their confidence, and our future,” states Carnegie Hall Education Director Harmony Flora. “Through music, they learn not just to sing or play an instrument, but to express themselves, to collaborate, and to find personal fulfillment in the arts. Through perseverance and ‘practice, practice, practice’, every note played onstage at One Night Only echoed the hard work and dedication of these incredible students.”
She adds, “Thanks to the ongoing support of our area’s music educators and the students’ families, this showcase allows us the opportunity to celebrate their individual musical journeys and the amazing talent they continue to nurture. We look forward to many years of celebrating this exciting production at Carnegie Hall.”
Performers include Ellie Burns, Ella Butler, Georgia Craft, Theo Crowell, Ezra Dick, Payden Grizzel, Keean Hedrick, Alexus Hill, Lydia Jackson, Noah Lewis, Lucia Lipton, Asa Marks, Sal Marks, Christian Montgomery, Ava Tilden, Isaac Tincher, Emma Vincent, Nathaniel Vincent, Arabella Webb, The Honeydrops, and Second Block Rock (two groups).
One Night Only was also assisted by Greenbrier East High School student stage/tech crew member, Preston Hedrick and special guest emcee from Greenbrier West High School Seamus Holliday.
Special thanks to: Sally Bray, Bill Clapham, Harmony Flora, Birch Graves, Gibbs Kinderman, Mary Leb, Michael Lipton, Aamed Solomon, Dorothy Jo Oberfoell, Cathy Rennard, Cathy Sawyer, Jim Allder, and all Greenbrier County music instructors and classroom teachers that encouraged students to participate.
Carnegie Hall WV is a member-driven nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala.
