Gavilan Piano Competition Deadline Nears
Gavilan Piano Competition Deadline Nears
Gilroy – The Gavilan College Marian Filice Youth Piano Competition is now accepting applications for entry. Piano students between the ages of 8 and 18 are invited to participate in the competition, which will take place on March 3.
This is the second year the competition has taken place. Last year, it drew 29 youths from the greater San Benito County. Pianists interested in competing should prepare two classical piano pieces which contrast stylistically. Pieces should be memorized.
Applicants will be divided into age groups to compete, and winners from each group will receive cash prizes ranging from $50 to $500. The application requires a $25 entrance fee and is available online at www.gavilan.edu/music/
pianocomp2007. The deadline is Feb. 10.
Farr Introduces Ocean Legislation
Washington – Local Congressman Sam Farr introduced a bill Thursday that, if passed, will provide guidelines and strategies for ocean protection and conservation.
Farr, the Democratic representative for District 17 (which includes Monterey and San Benito County), introduced the Ocean Conservation, Education and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, also known as Oceans-21. The bill was introduced on the first day of the 110th Congress by Farr and other members of the Oceans Caucus.
The bipartisan bill would primarily focus on developing a cohesive and complete national ocean policy and would increase research and education in this area.
Compiled from staff reports
