Congratulations to Isabella for winning the senior division at the 2009 Athena Scholarship competition at Darlington Arts Center.
Her two song choices were: 
Nina by Pergolesi and I Attempt From Love Sickness by Purcell. My presence made her nervous so I left the scene prior to her performance. Apparently she sang them beautifully with judges commenting on her nice tone and great song choices.
A word about the Athena Scholarship at Darlington Arts Center:
In honor of former director Athena Sophocles, this scholarship is awarded for private music lessons at Darlington and is granted solely on the basis of ability and talent to Middle and High School students. Auditions are held in the spring of each year.
May 10, 2009 at 1:13 am
Dear BellaFairyGrandaughter..Beautiful voice of a SongBird..SHOUT OUT TO YOU>>>>>SHOUT OUT TO YOU>>>Congratulations and may all your dreams come true..Your hard work is paying off so keep on singing your songs..Share the talent God gave you and you will never go wrong…Love, FairyGodMother and The GodFather…
May 16, 2009 at 8:44 am
BELLA!
It’s megan! I’m so proud of you!I bet you sang so beautifully. Your family has so much talent that you were going to win right from the start.
May 19, 2009 at 1:57 am
WOW! Oh Bella, congratulations! I wish I were there to listen! Soon enough, at the end of this week! And don’t be shy. Warn Ana, Simona and Emil as I’ll look forward to some kind of performance from each one of them as well, even if it’s just a generous laugh session with your old auntie.
May 29, 2009 at 11:38 am
Aww, Bella – that is WONDERFUL! Congratulations!!! Did anyone video it so we can all hear?
July 1, 2009 at 8:56 am
Congratulations. Many many happy returns of the day. May you have many many more achievements and moments of pride.