Reinhardt University Piano Major Brianna Hendrickson Excels at GMEA State Piano Auditions

2012 Dec 21

Brianna Hendrickson, a senior music major from Canton, Ga. recently competed at the GMEA State Piano Auditions. Hendrickson placed in the competition as a Second Honorable Mention.

Reinhardt students took five of the top six awards and ranked first in each category except Recital Winner. All seven Reinhardt students who performed placed.

A total of 20 students competed, representing the following universities in addition to Reinhardt: Augusta State University, Kennesaw State University, State University of West Georgia, University of Georgia, and Valdosta State University.

"I am thrilled, as you can imagine," said Susan Naylor, associate professor of music. "God has blessed these students and He has blessed me by giving me the opportunity and guidance needed to work with such talented and hard-working young people. Thank you all for your support and encouragement as these students continue to strive for excellence."

Those students going on to the State Conference will compete in Savannah, Ga., January 23-26. This annual conference is attended by public and private music educators and students from all over the state.

About Reinhardt University

Founded in 1883, Reinhardt University is focused on shaping lives and building futures. As a private comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Reinhardt offers 40 graduate and undergraduate programs, ranging from business and education to music and theater.

Reinhardt has two locations- a residential campus in Cherokee County in Waleska, Ga., and a center focused on adults in Alpharetta, Ga., and it offers selected programs in Cartersville, Marietta, and Woodstock, Ga. Additional attractions on the Waleska campus include the Falany Performing Arts Center and the Funk Heritage Center.

For more information, please contact Reinhardt at 770-720-5526 or 1-87-REINHARDT or see the University website at www.reinhardt.edu.