Music and More: Sara Penny Blog

 I have been helping write the Cedar City Arts Council columns for the Iron County Today newspaper. Here are a few:  So Many Pianos Per Capita in Cedar City by Sara Penny Growing up in Cedar City most of my friends played an instrument or sang in the choir. There were pianos in many homes and an emphasis on the value of musical training. There were many notable teachers. I was fortunate to have violin lessons with Mr. Halversen and piano lessons from Loa Johnson. They both had excellent training and set a high standard of performance. I do remember a piano recital as a child that seemed to last forever, but that may have been my short attention span. Currently I do a few recitals for my students so the families can enjoy the music for a shorter session. Dedication and practice can result in unusual accomplishments. The Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson was recognized as the Instrumentalist of the Year for 2025 by Musical America Worldwide. One of his projects was playing ...

 One of the Arts Council Board ladies has been asking for years for a flower photo book, so I finally got that done for her. It is flattering that Andie Andersen likes my photos. For me, it is a therapeutic hobby and a way to capture a moment.  With photos of people it is a gift, because they are smililng at me.