This festival was dedicated to the memory of Aaron Gibbons, one of the studio’s most talented students, who passed away on November 21, 2007. His passion for music and devotion to the arts inspired all of these talented young pianists, ranging from pre-beginner to Grade 9, to shine in their outstanding performances.

Special congratulations go to Matthew Driedger, Madeleine Lake and Rachel Sproule, who received scholarships for their remarkable efforts and once more to Madeleine Lake, who was asked to perform her solo at the Grand Festival Concert.

Kudos to all winners who deserve the highest praise! You truly glorify the quote from the famous French poet, Alphonse de Lamartine: “Music is the literature of the heart; it commences where speech ends.”

First place winners (Gold)

Charlotte Beauchamp, Sophie Chapple, Matthew Driedger, Emily Hale, Genevieve Hooker, Kiki Izzard (3), Jonathan Kreis, Matthew Kreis, Mitchell Kreis, Steven Kutarna, Madeleine Lake, Sydney March, Dillon March, Rebecca Moktar, Megan Milne, Leah Perry (2), Jayme Petryschuk, Lindsay Poulton, JD Slippell (2), Taler Slippell (3), Riley Slippell, Jim Showers, Elizabeth Skuriat, Rachel Sproule (2), Nicolle Trivino, Rachel Wilkes, Victoria Wilkes, and Hannah Wielinga.

Second place winners (Silver)

Amber Bannerman-Maxwell, Jillian Bennett, Kaitlyn Bennett, Kelly Bumbaca, Emily Driedger, Matthew Driedger, Genevieve Hooker (2), Kiki Izzard, Mackenzie Matthews, Claudia Paonessa (2), Elizabeth Paonessa (2), Elizabeth Skuriat, Rachel Sproule (2), Nicolle Trivino, Leslie Webb and Miriam Wielinga.

Third place winners (Bronze)

Kelly Bumbaca, Matthew Driedger, Mia Hacking (2), Emily Hale, Hannah Kirkland, Thomas Kutarna (3), Olivia Lake, Madeleine Lake, Astrid Marschall, Claudia Paonessa, Taler Slippell and Miriam Wielinga.

Hi & Louw  Keys Piano Studio has been owned and operated for more than a decade in downtown Georgetown by Ilse Louw. For more information call 905-873-6893.