In October we wrapped up our Fall Grade Exam Submissions at CGC Academy for 2020. We had so many wonderful submissions and it was a great learning experience for the whole community. Last year we were treated with our very first Grade 8 exam at CGC Academy. This time around we were happy to celebrate two more wonderful Grade 8 Exam Submissions. And so we would like to share part of just one of those exams with you.
Below is the repertoire performance — really a mini-concert — from Academy member Rick Lord from his Grade 8 Exam. Here’s the program:
William Walton’s Bagatelle No. 3
Vals No. 3 Op. 8 by Augustin Barrios
Bach, Prelude from 1st Cello Suite BWV 1007
Scarlatti’s Sonata in A Major – K.322
Paganini’s Romance
Prelude 1 by Villa-Lobos
Please share your congratulations with Rick on this wonderful performance (and on passing his Grade 8 Exam) in the comments below!
Beautiful is the only words to describe this!
Perfect
Outstanding!
Bravo.
Thank you Rick for a well executed program.
Your investment is appreciated.
Rick,
What a wonderful performance! I can only imagine the hard work and dedication, never mind talent, to reach this level of accomplishment. I hope the time comes soon when you can share your gift with the rest of your community in a live setting.
Straight ahead,
Chris Ebneth
This is a very nice performance, very enjoyable to listen to. Technically it is excellent and I also liked the interpretation of the pieces. Congratulations on your playing!
Bravo Rick!
Rick,
Such a well done performance. Congratulations on your high level of skill and musicianship, it’s quite an achievement. It is nice to have a beacon in the CGCA to help pave the way for conquering the G8.
Inspiring!
Well done, Rick! A nice selection of pieces and great guitar tone.
I would like to know more about your background prior to CGCA. Were you a complete beginner when you joined and how long have you been a member?
Keep up the good work and enjoy the music ;-)
Great job, Rick. Congratulations!
Love the Walton. Bravo!
Bravooooo!!!!!!!
congratulations Rick, well done.
A very inspiring performance Rick, I look forward to more of your performances.
Warm regards
David
I so enjoyed listening to you and watching your skilled performance. You are an inspiration to us underlings.
Wow!
So many worthwhile hours well spent! Bravo!!!
An excellent morning before breakfast. Tremendous job!
Great job, Rick!
Inspiring performance!
Just wonderful Rick.
You’ve reached the top with a marvelous recital for all of us to enjoy!!
Chris Ebneth couldn’t have put it better when he wrote:
“I can only imagine the hard work and dedication, never mind talent, to reach this level of accomplishment.”
I have personally seen your hard work and dedication in the last …. is it 10 years now?
Now I look forward to seeing you perform live at our next Summer School!
Armando Baltra