Category Archives: Jade Simmons

Musical Artistry Prevails on Night of YTA Gala and Concert of Finalists

Posted on March 16, 2017 by The People's Critic

[Click Any Photo to Enlarge]  There was an atmosphere of celebration last weekend here in Texas. As folks looked forward to the end of winter’s dark days and the arrival of Daylight Savings Time, students and families prepared to welcome … Continue reading →

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Excellence Abounds at YTA Concert of Finalists

Posted on March 21, 2015 by The People's Critic

As the Young Texas Artists music competition entered its fourth decade of showcasing the very finest of our state’s young, classical musicians, it would be no surprise that last Saturday night’s eight 2015 finalists would epitomize musical excellence for the … Continue reading →

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30th Annual YTA Concert of Finalists Highlights MCPAS Season

Posted on March 12, 2014 by The People's Critic

Last Saturday night there was a Texas-style barbeque worthy of a scene in the classic motion picture, “Giant,” but it was so much more than that. One could sense the presence of both the new money and the old under … Continue reading →

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