Westport: SLS Sixth Grader Wins at J.S. Bach Awards Piano Competition

Westport CT

19 April, 2022

3:03 PM

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This spring, two St. Luke's students participated and placed in prestigious Connecticut piano competitions. After spending her school's spring break practicing about five hours per day, St. Luke's student Lina Elwood '28 of Westport won First Place in the Junior Level at the J.S. Bach Awards sponsored by the Schubert Club of Fairfield County and Third Place at the 7th J.Y. Park Piano Competition in collaboration with Western Connecticut State University's music program. Andrew Seel performs during his piano competition. New Canaan's Andrew Seel '24, a student at St. Luke's School, won First Place in the Senior Level at the J.S. Bach Awards Competition and Third Place in the high school division at the Renee B. Fisher Piano Competition sponsored by the Neighbourhood Music School in New Haven. Congratulations to Lina, Andrew, and all of the pianists who competed. St. Luke's is a secular private school in New Canaan, CT, for grades 5-12. St. Luke's mission is an exceptional education that inspires a deep love of learning, a strong moral compass, the commitment to serve, and the confidence to lead. St. Luke's Center for Leadership advances our mission by helping students develop exceptional leadership abilities. Visit today.