“I hope your dreams take you… to the corners of your smiles, to the highest of your hopes, to the windows of your opportunities, and to the most special places your heart has ever known.”
This time each year we are reminded how difficult it is to say farewell to our graduating seniors. Many of our students stay with us for years. When we say “CAM family” we really mean it. We have the opportunity to watch these children grow up, and the priviledge to be counted among their mentors. You’ll often find a box of Kleenex nearby at senior recitals. They have a special place in our hearts. Oh how proud we are of Charlotte Academy of Music’s Class of 2018!
Sarah Austin started at CAM the year we opened our doors for the first time! She has studied with Manana Restiano for 10 years. Sarah has also participated in our Piano Artistry Program. We recently enjoyed Sarah’s beautiful Senior Recital held at CAM. Sarah is a graduate of Marvin Ridge High School and will be attending NC State this fall.
Bianca Burnett began piano lessons at the age of 5 in Regina Ziliani’s home studio. Now, 13 years later, she is continues to study with Regina and is preparing for her Senior Recital. At CAM Bianca has participated in the Piano Artistry program, summer camps, and ensembles. Bianca recently graduated from Charlotte Catholic High School. This fall, she will start St. Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Indiana where she will major in Psychology and minor in Music.
Joshua Charrette is a recent high school graduate and student of Phyllis Teague. At CAM, Joshua has participated in our Piano Artistry Program for several years. A few weeks ago we enjoyed Joshua’s stellar Senior Recital held at the Academy. This fall, he will attend UNCC and plans to major in Music, Piano and Viola Performance.
Tracy Chen recently graduated from Cox Mill High School. This fall she will be attending Wake Forest University. Tracy has studied piano with Rita Mabes at CAM for 7 years, and has been a longtime member of our Piano Artistry Program.
Abby Cohen recently graduated from Ardrey Kell High School. She will be studying Arts Administration at UNCG, which happens to also be her CAM violin teacher, Amanda Turner’s, alma mater.
Kierstyn Kiser has studied piano with Lori Williams at CAM for several years. She recently graduated from the Silver Maple School of Accelerated Learning. Kierstyn has applied to join the US Air Force, where she hopes to study nursing.
Sydney Sloan is a graduate of Providence High School. This fall she will be attending Brigham Young University – Idaho. Sydney has studied piano for 7 years with Manana Restiano at CAM.
Sarah, Bianca, Joshua, Tracy, Abby, Kierstyn, and Sydney..you have bright futures, indeed!
