acknowledgements

This recital and project could not have taken place without the help of a number of invidivuals who devoted their time and resources to help me make this project a success:

Rick Pearson - My faithful, always helpful mentor who helped me practice and learn these pieces, compose my original piece, and bring this project to fruition. I would also like to thank Rick's wonderful wife for taking excellent pictures of the event, many of which are on this website.
John Bucci of The Music Store Inc. - I would not have had other performers in my recital, had it not been for John's excellent lesson program at The Music Store Inc. John is also always happy to offer me advice on how to do things better, thanks to his experience in the field of music.
Gary Sacco & the Maplewood Staff - Thanks for allowing me to have the recital at your wonderful facility, and for promoting it to your residents, encouraging them to come to enjoy the live music, and for being an excellent audience.
All of the Students and Parents - I could not have had this recital without the talented students of Rick's from The Music Store Inc, and without the support of the parents and family of the students. Thanks for performing, guys!
My Late Grandparents, Sera & Luigi Porco - Without my grandmother's encouragement to take piano lessons, and both of my grandparents' support in all that I have done, I would not be where I am today. I will always love you both, and I dedicate this project to you, knowing that you would have loved to see how successful it was.