WALKERTON – Sistema Walkerton held its year-end concert at Victoria Jubilee Hall on June 27. The event was an opportunity for family and friends to hear student violin performances.
This year’s concert included duets and group performances of popular songs including “Cripple Creek,” Mozart’s “Serenade” and Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.”
“We’re so proud and impressed by this year’s cohort who all clearly demonstrated how hard work and perseverance pays off,” said Sistema Walkerton Executive Director Robin Zettel. “A huge thank you to this year’s sponsors for helping us reduce barriers to professional violin lessons – we look forward to next year.”
Every student received a medal and certificate to commemorate the occasion.
This year’s sponsors included Walkerton & District Optimist Club, Rotary Club of Walkerton, Meridian Credit Union, MusiCounts, Trillium ROOTS Community Fund and Kun Shoulder Rest.
Sistema Walkerton is a free after-school program aiming to reduce barriers to professional violin lessons. The program is a registered non-profit and is run entirely by volunteers.
Beginning in October, programming will be offered for returning students on Tuesdays in Walkerton and new students on Thursdays. Also, a new satellite program will be offered in Chesley every Friday. Registration for the 2023-24 season is currently open. Anyone wishing to register should email sistemawalkerton@gmail.com for more information.
