On February 12th, Fairfax Lions Club hosted its annual James Bland Music Contest. Lions Clubs across Virginia run local contests to promote cultural and educational opportunities for musically talented young people (primarily of high school age). Winners compete to advance to State level contests. At State level, music scholarships are awarded to the top twelve finalists.
Ten pianists and three vocalists competed onFeb 12th. The instrumental winner was pianist Alexander Suh, an 8th grader at Lake Braddock Middle School, who performed “L’alouette (The Lark)” by Balakirev. The vocal winner was soprano Kirsten Tierney, a 7th grader at Longfellow Middle School, who sang “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind” by Roger Quilter. Alexander and Kirsten will compete in the Region III Bland Music Contest on Tuesday, March 14.
Contestants & Bland Chairperson Lion Jeff Root
Vocal contestants with judges
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