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Music Conservatory Concert Receives Great Praise

August 2, 2011 Around Madison, Education Comments Off
The group of students who played in the final Music Conservatory concert of the year smile as they enjoy the event.

The group of students who played in the final Music Conservatory concert of the year smile as they enjoy the event.

Submitted by George Blevins,
Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s North Central Florida Music Conservatory held their final festival on Friday, July 1, at the old historical Jail building. The concert, under the supervision of George and Gale Blevins, received great praise. The three-week youth music ministry introduced several dozen students to a broad range of music, concluding in the concert that attracted family, friends and supporters from throughout the county.

The Blevins led a devoted team of instructors/counselors, as well as local volunteers, who combined to bring success to this second annual band camp. Of course, traditional Bible study was also emphasized during the morning segment of a program that also offered lunch, snacks and the use of instruments at no charge.

The final festival featured group and individual performances in a variety of categories. All agreed the selections were delivered exceptionally well, especially considering most students had never played prior to the program. Instructors from Perry were Kevin Moore, Candice Story  and Janea Murphy  Joining them, from Madison, were David Sanders, Aaron Pitts and Zet Primm. Each were notably pleased to participate in this great community youth service.

“We are grateful for the support we have received from the Madison County Commissioners in allowing us to use the Old Historical Jail Building. The Salvation Army, known as the North Central Florida Outpost, has been in Madison and Taylor County for nearly three years. We have been busy with our neighbor feeding program, Bicycle for kids, Angel tree and food box Christmas programs, as well as social service and other need services.

We are excited to bring the opportunity for kids to participate in our local music camp and send some kids to our Music Institute in Starke as well. The Salvation Army is supported entirely by public donations. We receive no federal or local government funding, so our programs depend on local donations, without which these programs would not be possible,” George Blevins  noted.

In addition to the musical numbers, awards and special recognition were presented, featuring:

CREATIVE ARTS AWARDS:

  • Keyboard Elective: Jaylon Reaves
  • Guitar Elective: Shedrick Johnson
  • Coreo-drama Elective: Marley Burrows
  • Chorus: Corbin Brown

BAND AWARDS:

  • Coronet: Lauryn Burrows
  • Baritone: Jamarrion Coasey
  • Trombone: Ja’Bryan Butler

MUSIC EDUCATION AWARDS:

  • Bible Award:  Kelsie Peacock

OUTSTANDING CAMPER AWARD:

  • Hannah Sparks
  • Sa’Mya Wright

Not in the photos of the final concert were Eli Curl, Brishauna Conners, My’Aisa Arnold, Jalisa Daniels and Jordan Robinson, our most experienced musicians, they were at our Florida Music Institute camp in Starke the last week of camp which was an award of its own.

The Salvation Army is very proud to be in Madison County and continues to utilize music development as a core group activity, currently possessing the largest organized band in the world. For more information and to support this worthwhile and unique program, call George or Gale Blevins at (850) 232-4981, or email them at George_Blevins@uss.salvationarmy.org. Donations can also be mailed to Salvation Army PO Box 728 Madison Fl. 32340

 

 

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Come To The Calico Arts And Crafts Show

March 15, 2011 Uncategorized Comments Off
Birdhouses

If you’ve caught Spring fever, it’s likely you’re looking for just the thing to spruce up your garden, your home or yourself.  You can find it all at the Calico Arts and Crafts Show in Moultrie, Ga., March 19 and 20.  Make your backyard a main attraction with an ornate, decorative birdhouse or birdfeeder or concrete planter from Green Oaks Center, a local United Way agency. You can compliment it with a seasonal wreath or floral arrangement from April Sellars of Moultrie, GA who will have a variety of vivid colored wreaths in store for you.  Bring nature indoors with an original songbird lamp, wall hanging, or table piece, handcrafted on the beautiful coast of Maine by Bill and Beth Fewell.
The Fewells are avid bird watchers. For the past 18 years their business has been built around Bill’s carving and Beth’s painting of the shorebirds and songbirds, native to coastal Maine.  Each design is original and realistic.
Twelve years ago, because of popular demand, they started Songbird Collectibles, reproducing their favorite birds from a wood by-product. A reproduced carving is like a print to an artist.  Each reproduction is hand painted and individually mounted on driftwood.
Ladies can add a twist to their wardrobe with any of the hand crochet, intricate knot necklaces available from Pine Knoll Shores, N.C. crafter Shirley Baker. The Carolina native designs and creates fiber necklaces from hand cut silks, organza, ribbon and fibers.
Each piece is woven and tied to silk cords.  The Hydrangea flower is her signature design using silk for the petals and a pearl or vintage bead for the center.
From ornamental iron home and garden décor, to painted glass and antiques, to whimsical painted children’s furniture and accessories…it’s all together in one location.
Don’t forget all the wonderfully delicious gourmet delights to savor and so much more.  These items are lovingly made by local artisans and crafts people so you’ll feel really good supporting the local economy while acquiring unique gifts for your friends and family.  Clogging teams from around the South will entertain the crowds on both days.
Show Hours:
Come and delight in the 2011 Calico Spring Arts and Crafts Show, March 19 and 20.  Hours are Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.    Adult admission is $5.00.  There is free parking for all and free admission for children 12 and under.  For more information, please visit www.calico crafts.com.

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