Brentwood School opened its doors last Friday evening, welcoming a large crowd of Fine Arts supporters for , “Springtime in Tuscany~ An Evening of Fine Arts”.  The Brentwood Activities Building was filled with Art I and Art II selected pieces, displayed around the beautifully decorated area on easels.  The entire building was decorated with the Tuscan theme in mind. Hints of flowers, dried pasta, and pottery topped tables with lush greenery and candles throughout.  Guests dined on a delicious meal catered by Michelle Story as Taylor Everett took the stage and began the program for the evening.
 
Kirstan Smith performed “Sonatina in C Major, Op. 55, No. 1”- Kuhlau. She won first place for this piano piece at State Competition this year.
 
The Brentwood Girls’ Trio performed “She Sings” – Bernan.   They harmonize beautifully together and won’t disappoint any time you hear them. They placed third at Region Competition this year.  They are Rachel Hall, Mary Scott Pingley, and Kirsten Smith
 
Annabeth Tarbutton soothed us with “Winter Memories”- Bober.  She made us think of everything we did as children in the winter. Beautifully executed!
 
“Evensong”- Lehmann was sung by Junior Brynn Taylor.  With a lovely soprano, she did the classic tune justice. Well done. Brynn placed third at Region Competition this year.
 
Ellie Atkinson played the song, “Sandcastles”- Duncan  on the piano. Ellie made us feel as if we have our feet in the sand and on vacation at the beach.  Super job!
 
The Boys’ Quartet performed two songs that they performed at Region and State Competitions and won First Place consecutively!
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Tomlin/Raney
“Brighten My Soul With Sunshine”- Eilers
Members are Wynn Andrews, Eli Diaz, Marshall Hodges, Denver Pingley
 
“Rhapsody”- Rochelle was played by Kirsten Smith and another one of Kirsten’s wonderful pieces. Beautifully done.
 
Eli Diaz  took the stage and brought some to tears with his performance of “ Homeward Bound”- Althouse.  Eli placed first at Region at fourth at State Competition this year.
 
Mrs. Robin Middleton’s dance students ,  Lydia Diaz and Callie Wallace, danced to “On the Floor” – Lopez , to open up after the intermission.  Well done! 
 
Avery Phillips performed her first place in Region Dramatic Interpretation performance, “The Trip to Bountiful”, a trip for an elderly lady back to her homeland .
 
Mrs. Camille McDade’s high school ballet group took the stage and danced to , “ Come to Jesus”- Scott . Dancers – Lexi Ahlgrim, Haleigh Graham, Mary Scott Pingley, Brynn Taylor, Juniah Walls, and Mabel Wynn . Lovely!
 
After the beautiful dancing, suddenly the audience was taken on a flight to L. A…with a Humorous Duo Interpretation performance entitled, “Flight 212 to L.A.”   Drew Wilson plays a passenger on Flight 212 to L.A. and Wynn Andrews plays a myriad of characters Drew meets along the way.  By the time the plane is ready to take off, who is ready to find another flight???!  This act won first place at Region this year. Super job!
 
Mrs. Robin Middleton’s dancers, Lydia Diaz, Katy Hodges, Avery Phillips, and Callie Wallace, danced next to the song, “Young and Beautiful”- Somo.  
 
“Meanwhile Back at the Ranch” was the Humorous Interpretation performed by Sophomore Matt Miller.  Matt did a fabulous job telling the life of small town in story form using many different voices. Matt won first place at Region and fourth at State.
 
“Sorry”- Halsey- was performed by Junior Avery Phillips.  Avery is one of Mrs. Middleton’s dance students. Well done!
 
In preparation for the final act, the program inserted a “flashback” to Brentwood School’s One Act Play, “Second Samuel”.  Taylor Everett recaps the story and how it had won Region and State first place awards this year, and B- Flat, the main character.  Suddenly, out walks Wynn Andrews (BFlat) in full costume where he proceeds to have a conversation with Taylor and offer him some of his Baby Ruth candy bar.  B- Flat is joined by Drew Wilson ,(June) One Act Coroner  on stage for a scene similar to that of the play. It was a perfect segue into the last performance of the evening.
 
“Joyful”- Smith,  was last song danced to by Mrs. Camille McDade’s Junior High dance students.  Dancers were  Isabel Ahrens, Ella Andrews, Kinsley Everett, Katy Hodges, Lauren Hood, Emily Prince, Elizabeth Strickland, and Annabeth Tarbutton.
 
Brentwood School appreciates everyone who participated and attended this lovely night of celebration!