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Music Compound throws back to school bash

The rockin' event was held Aug. 21.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 10:58 a.m. August 22, 2021
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Through the years, Music Compound founder Jenny Townsend has enjoyed her music school's annual Back to School Bash, where families and kids learn more about the organization and enjoy hearing music, eating treats and playing in the bounce house.

That burgeoning tradition was cut short in 2020 but recently returned for a day of fun on Aug. 21. Families had their kids play with crafts, try out the piano and drums and listen to music performed by Music Compound students. The event had an outdoor area with food trucks and ice cream trucks along with a large bounce house that kept kids entertained. 

The music school's adult bands put on music later in the day.

Amiee Mongiovi plays piano.
Amiee Mongiovi plays piano.
Zoe, Bjorn, Teddy and Jody Turnquist
Zoe, Bjorn, Teddy and Jody Turnquist
Grace Johnson plays guitar for a crowd.
Grace Johnson plays guitar for a crowd.
Music Compound instructor Alicia Schiavone, founder Jenny Townsend and studio manager Kailee Betts
Music Compound instructor Alicia Schiavone, founder Jenny Townsend and studio manager Kailee Betts
Tammy Houser and Bjorn Turnquist
Tammy Houser and Bjorn Turnquist
Carter Hreczuch with Aleksander Steele
Carter Hreczuch with Aleksander Steele
Triston Swederski plays piano.
Triston Swederski plays piano.
Tammy Houser brings the Chill Mobile to the area.
Tammy Houser brings the Chill Mobile to the area.
Ellie LaChapelle tries out the piano.
Ellie LaChapelle tries out the piano.
Kayden and Kassie Mallow
Kayden and Kassie Mallow
Alisa Hage
Alisa Hage

 

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