L-R: Park West Resident Roy Kannitzer and piano student Frances Wiegand, 11, of Holy Rosary, applaud as sisters Anna almost 11, and Erika Kiem, 13, Seattle Country Day School students conclude their songs. All are West Seattle residents.
West Seattle piano instructor Allyson Kramer and about 10 of her students brightened the dining hall at at Park West Skilled Nursing Facility, 1703 California Av. with music during the second of two recitals for the seniors there. The young maestros favored the residents with a variety of classical offerings.
"What is so wonderful and unique about having these students here is that our youngest student is five and our oldest resident is 105, so this event is an incredible combination of youth and elders coming together," enthused Annie Fairchild, activities director of Park West. "I hope the kids return soon."
Allyson Kramer is the founder of Vivace! Chamber Players. According to her bio on that website:
Allyson completed her undergraduate work at Western Washington University while studying with Ford Hill, and received her Master of Music degree in performance from the University of Minnesota. Allyson loves working with children and has been teaching piano in her private studio for over 20 years. She also homeschools her two daughters, Rachel and Carlin, who regularly perform solo and chamber music at their church and for community events. An active performer and accompanist, Allyson will serve as Music Director for Vivace! Chamber Players.
