Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.
By
Niki Kottmann
| 8:20 p.m. September 9, 2016
Arts + Culture
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Music Compound held its grand opening celebration on the evening of Sept. 9. Staff, students, family and friends gathered to celebrate nine months after the technical opening of the new location in order to showcase 25 Music Compound students who performed both original and cover songs. Many of the same students will perform at the music school’s next event, Beer, Bands and BBQ at the Sarasota Polo Grounds on Oct. 1.
Music Compound Founder Jenny Townsend with David Townsend.
Music Compound student Trevor Griffin, 10, plays a compilation of three famous theme songs — “James Bond,” “Jaws” and “Star Wars” — with his teacher, Paul Luther.
Michael Griffin dances with his granddaughter, Talia Luther.
Music Compound student Mia Dickey, 10, performs an original song.
Maia Donder, Kyla Austin, Catie Marchione and Natalija Nikolic.
Stacey and Blake Tennant with Trisha and Katie McCarthy.
Music Compound students Sage Wanvig and McKenzie Riley perform a cover of “Wagon Wheel.”
Presley and Alex Krumm.
Music Compound teacher Mary Sutton claps along as fellow teacher Paul Luther plays the guitar.
Victoria King and Mattie Conard.
Music Compound students Elizabeth Hescock and Ashley Spadafora perform an original song that they wrote via a three-hour facetime call.
Volunteer Heather Charles welcomes attendees as they enter the Music Compound.
Music Compound student Caroline Jackson, 7, performs a cover of “Dibs” by Kelsea Ballerini.
Attendees clap for the student performers.
Music Compound teachers Savannah Brady (bass guitar/vocals), Chuck Parr (drums), Sabine Kvenberg (guitar/vocals), Mary Sutton (piano) and Paul Luther (piano) kick off the live performance portion of the celebration.
Music Compound student Sydney Verardo sings “Grand Piano” by Nicki Minaj while accompanied by teacher Denise Verheul on the piano.
