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<strong>DIS</strong>COVER! | MARCH 12, 2016 12 | Sounds The Alexanders: David Alexander, 15, began his piano study at age four with Karen Carr-Otto, and subsequently studied with Dr. Juyeon Kang at Northwestern College, and with Ian Shapinsky, a graduate of Juilliard. His current teacher is Marilyn Schempp of Augustana University. Competing in the South Dakota Music Teachers Association Guild auditions four times, David has won First Place in both the Junior and Senior divisions. This February David won first place at the Genevieve Truran Piano Competition for 9th grade at the University of South Dakota. John Alexander, 13, began violin studies at age three with Marlys Van Engen. His studies have continued for the past ten years with Jay Reeve in Sioux Falls. John also attended the American Suzuki Institute in Stevens Point, WI, six times. John’s five years in the SD Symphony Youth Orchestras culminated in his promotion to concertmaster of the Philharmonic Orchestra. In the recent SD Music Teachers Association competition, John won first place in the Junior Strings division. He is awaiting news on his application to the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall, to which he was nominated by his teacher. If accepted, he will have an opportunity to perform as part of an orchestra in that famous venue. William Alexander, 11, began cello lessons at age three and studied for the next five years with Jay Reeve in Sioux Falls. Since 2012, William has studied with Dr. Karren Melik-Stepanov of Augustana University. He also attended the American Suzuki Institute in Stevens Point, WI, four times. William played in the SD Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Philharmonic Orchestra for four years, serving as principal cellist in 2013, and was chosen as a featured soloist for their Christmas concert. In 2014, William won First Place in the SD Music Teachers Association competition, Elementary Strings division. William’s teacher has also nominated him for the Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. RYLAN HOWE | STAFF WRITER The Arts at St. Joseph Alexander Piano Trio to perform on Palm Sunday Classical music will echo through the rafters of St. Joseph Catholic Church on the afternoon of Palm Sunday, March 20. The Arts at St. Joseph will present The Alexander Piano Trio as the next performance in the church’s ongoing series of cultural events. Doors will open at 4 p.m. with the concert slated to begin at 4:30 p.m. and last about 90 minutes with an intermission. A reception will follow in the parish center. The concert is sponsored by the The Patrice and Rita Leary Foundation and United Community Bank. David Alexander, 15, on piano, John Alexander, 13, on violin, and William Alexander, 11, on cello comprise the Alexander Piano Trio and the brothers have been playing as an ensemble at numerous public and private events throughout the Iowa Great Lakes area for the past three years. They are the sons of David and Helen Alexander of Arnolds Park. At St. Joseph, they will be playing an assortment of pieces by noted composers such as Vivaldi, Weber, Brahms and Beethoven. “The church has great acoustics for cello and piano and what they do is made perfectly for the church,” Father Tom Flanagan said. “They’re wonderful young artists with great futures ahead of them.” While they have not performed at the church before, the trio has experience with a previous performer from The Arts at St. Joseph. Cellist Thomas Fortner held a master class coinciding with his show at the church and all three Alexanders attended getting pointers from him as well as his fellow musicians. Furthermore those musicians were hosted at the Alexander home during their stay in the lakes area. The Alexander home has been one full of music since the boys were young. David began piano lessons at the age of four while his brothers both began taking lessons by the time they were three years old. All three have garnered awards and honors and also perform with the South Dakota Symphony Youth Orchestra. Their mother, Helen, has sat in on a countless number of their lessons as well as listening and helping them practice at home. She’s had a firsthand account of the hard work that has helped develop their musical talents. Working with them at home on the piano or violin, Alexander saw them At a Glance: WHAT: “The Arts at St. Joseph” presents the Alexander Piano Trio WHERE: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1305 Okoboji Ave., Milford, IA WHEN: Sunday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. with reception to follow COST: Free will offering CONTACT: 712-338-2274 ONLINE: www.stjosephmilford.org develop their talents at a quick pace. “The kids got better too quickly for Mom to keep up!” Helen said with a laugh. “Now, they all support each other and have their chance to show beautiful music through teamwork.” Memorizing hours of music for a polished performance requires a lot of hard work, discipline and concentration. All traits Helen knows will help carry her children through their musical careers and any goal they seek to accomplish. For now the next stop is St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milford. A place Helen described as having a “very beautiful and resonant sound.” On Palm Sunday, the talented young Alexander Piano Trio will fill that resonant space with the wonderful sounds of classic composers. Join them in the next installment of The Arts at St. Joseph. F Milford | Iowa
<strong>DIS</strong>COVER! | MARCH 12, 2016 Taste | 13 KATE HARLOW | STAFF WRITER At a Glance: WHAT: Winemaker’s dinner WHERE: Round Lake Vineyards & Winery, 30124 Hwy. 264, Round Lake, MN WHEN: Saturday, March 19 at 6 p.m. COST: $45 CONTACT: 507-945-1100 ONLINE: www.roundlakevineyards. com More: Round Lake Vineyards & Winery farms 27 acres of grapes in Southwest Minnesota and Northwest Iowa. Its estate vineyards include 18 acres of vines with another seven acres located just north of Heron Lake, Minnesota and two acres just outside of Milford, IA. -From www.roundlakevineyards. com Winemaker’s Wine 101 dinner to be held March 19 Making wine is an art and a science and winemaker Sam Jennings with Round Lake Vineyards & Winery will be sharing some of his knowledge about the process. On Saturday, March 19, Round Lake Vineyards & Winery will be hosting a Winemaker’s Dinner. It will feature a four-course meal, wine and fun conversation. The dinner will get started at 6 p.m. “This will be a smaller intimate dinner and it will be a chance to learn a little more from the winemaker, Sam Jennings,” said Tailyr Hansen, the event planner at Round Lake Vineyards & Winery. “Sam will sit down with the group and have dinner with them and share stories about his experiences in winemaking. He’s traveled a lot in his previous jobs.” The organizers of the event are intentionally keeping the event small with spots available for only 30-40 people. “We wanted to keep it a smaller event so people could have more time to talk with Sam,” Hansen said. There is still seating available for the event, but it is limited to the members of the Wine Club. If you are interested in the event and you aren’t a Wine Club Member, you can still sign up today and come to the dinner. The four courses for the dinner include an appetizer, Waldorf salad, the choice of a stuffed pork loin or wild mushroom stuffed ravioli with potatoes and a vegetable. Each course will be paired with a different wine. Dessert will be paired with the winery’s apple ice wine, which is not normally available for tasting. “Each course will served with a different wine and Sam will talk about the wine pairings with the food and why they work,” Hansen said. “If anyone has any questions about anything he does or what happens in the winery, they’ll be able to ask Sam at dinner.” The dinner will take place in the tank room, which is a special spot for the event to take place. “The whole atmosphere will be very unique and cool,” Hansen said. “We’ll be having a dinner to learn about wine and the wine-making process in the very room where we do that. It will be a very cool event.” F Round Lake | Minnesota
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