Monday night's music recital at Tibbetts United Methodist Church was a demonstration of diversity. Twenty-three young children, teens, adults, and even a Yorkshire Terrier played everything from "Chop Sticks" to "Misty" to Chopin's "Waltz in C# minor" on the piano, organ, and cello.

OK. The dog didn't play Chopin. "Biscuit" was more of a novelty act when his paws tickled the ivories.

Showcased were the final performances of students in a competition initiated by piano instructor John H. Van Lierop, Jr., who also happens to be the church organist for Tibbetts where he has played for nearly 30 years.

"Tonight they got awards for (two) things they've been in, the Gold Cup competition at the U.W. plus an evaluation of up to ten pieces in front of one judge," said Lierop with pride.

"If you're musical you can go as far as you want to go."

To reach John H. Van Lierop, Jr., (206) 937-6982.

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