Lexi is a 4-year-old student at Challenger School. She has been learning piano for three months and happily practices at home. In her free time, she loves drawing family pictures, singing, dancing, and playing with her brother. She has a big love for anything princess-related. 

Natalie twirled into second grade with ballet shoes on her cartwheeling feet and a budding love of music. She adores her brother, cheetahs, exploring, art, and anything pink. Full of imagination, kindness, and fierce determination, Natalie plays with joy and heart.

Xander is a 6-year-old first grader at Challenger School. He has been learning piano for almost three years. He loves reading everything he can get his hands on, even product manuals! He’s especially excited about Pokémon and noisy toys like robots and cars. 

 Sara Thampy is an 8-year-old 2nd grader at Barton Creek Elementary. Born in Singapore and now proudly calling Austin home, Sara is kind, creative, and full of life. Her quick wit, boundless energy, and joyful spirit bring laughter, light, and endless pride to our family.  

Arabelle is seven years old and in her first year of piano lessons. She has truly enjoyed learning and practicing. Arabelle loves arts and crafts, hiking, roller skating, riding her bike, and being creative.

Miles is a 2nd grader at BCE with a big sense of humor and an even bigger curiosity. He loves science experiments, discovering bugs, and building worlds in Minecraft. Always asking questions, always laughing, and endlessly fascinated by how things work.

Myra Sahoo, born in August 2018, is a 7-year-old second grader at Cedar Creek Elementary. She loves playing the piano, practicing gymnastics, and spending time with her brother, Devansh. Learning piano brings her joy, and she’s excited to share her music with everyone today on this special recital day.

Eleanor is 7 years old. She is a competitive figure skater who loves jumping and spinning on ice. Off the rink, she loves reading, swimming, playing piano, building LEGO, and traveling with her family. A true Disney fan, she knows almost everything about Disney parks and cruises around the world.

My name is Shaan Patel. I am in 4th grade at Barton Creek Elementary. My hobbies include cub scouts, basketball, rock hounding, and playing with my friends.

Vivienne is 8 years old and has been playing piano for one and a half years. She enjoys art and music, and she especially loves making dragon puppets.

Reyansh Katuri is an 11-year-old who loves playing the bassoon and piano and enjoys soccer. He is curious, creative, and has a fun, silly personality. He thrives in engaging and encouraging learning environments.

Adeline is 7 years old and is in first grade at Barton Creek Elementary School. In addition to piano, she loves being a big sister, riding her bike, competing in Jiu-Jitsu, and taking care of her many farm animals.  She wants to own a grocery store when she grows up.

Advik, a second-grade student at Bee Cave Elementary School, is thrilled to participate in today’s recital. Besides piano, he enjoys playing football, chess, and engaging in creative activities with Legos.

Stella Thompson is a sweet and kind second grader with a big heart and a bright smile. Compassionate and caring, she loves making friends wherever she goes. She enjoys playing the piano, expressing her creativity through art, and stays active with gymnastics and swimming. Full of joy and curiosity, she is excited about the future and lives each day with fun, laughter, and enthusiasm.

Julian is a proud 4th grader at BCE who loves all things sports. He plays soccer and hockey, cheers loudly for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, and loves to be on the go on his bike. Energetic, competitive, and always ready for the next game.

I am 7 years old.  I’ve been playing piano since August 2024. This is my second recital. I like to play in minor keys, which means I like playing spooky music. I like piano because it helps me express myself. It also makes me feel proud of myself.  

Ajay, a second-grade student at Bee Cave Elementary School, is passionate about music. He continues to hone his piano skills and enjoys playing football, chess, and board games in his free time. Today, Ajay is proud to showcase his progress in the school’s recital.

From an early age, Samhitha has been immersed in music. She started piano lessons at the age of 5 and quickly developed a strong artistic foundation. Today, she continues to grow as a musician by learning to play the flute and training in vocal music, demonstrating her commitment to developing a well-rounded musical skill set.

I am 11 years old and I am in fifth grade. I have been playing piano for four years, which means this is my fourth recital. I love playing classical pieces and I also love pieces from the nutcracker. Most of all, I love performing!