Music students earn several honors

Published or Revised June 09, 2009

Four piano students of the Paris Junior College Workforce and Continuing Education division received a variety of honors during the spring semester. The students were taught by PJC music instructor Jennie Vaughan. Beth Ann Dougherty of Blossom, daughter of Mike and Wendy Dougherty, received a gold medal for her perfect score on the Texas Music Teachers Association (TMTA) state music theory test. She also earned a Superior rating on her audition for the National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT) held in Commerce. Jami Moon of Paris, daughter of John and Jan Moon, achieved the Superior Plus rating for her NGPT audition. Emily Ashcraft of Honey Grove, daughter of Monte and Robbie Ashcraft, also achieved the Superior Plus rating for her NGPT audition. In addition, Emily received a I (Superior) rating for her piano performance at the Region IV UIL Solo and Ensemble competition, which qualified her for the State UIL competition. She was awarded the third place trophy in the grade 9-12 division of the Denison Performing Arts competition. Tyler Stone, son of Tim and Ginger Stone of Powderly, received a gold medal for his perfect score on the TMTA theory test. Tyler also earned the Superior Plus rating for his National Guild audition and participated in the Denison Performing Arts competition. For the National Guild of Piano Teachers audition, each student prepared four to six pieces and musicianship phases from memory and performed them before a visiting judge. The students presented a recital for their families and friends held in May at Paris Junior College Music Building. They were presented with their theory medals and NGPT certificates and pins after the performance.