The 2025 Lake City String Academy was a wonderful success, bringing six collegiate-level violinists to town for the week!
I thank the entire community for their support and enthusiasm for these talented young people, especially attending the Mort and Ceil Weir Finale Concert, the Senior Concert, and the Kids “try-a-violin” Concert.
Lake City Arts has always been an incredible supporter of this project, and a huge thank you to Genni Lynn for going the extra mile backstage. Julia Johns, Joan Huey, and Svetlana Piltingsrud all gave their time and expertise to every detail. The housing sponsors, foundation support (Helmle-Shaw, Lake Fork Community), and our student sponsors all contributed to an incredible week of classical music.
A special thank you to the Mountaineer Theatre and the Food Committee for entertaining and feeding us while in your beautiful town. Grant, for all eight years we have had the festival, you have continued to put us on the front page and celebrate music making.
A special hug to the Weirs, as without them, nothing would have bloomed this brightly. THANK YOU, Lake City.
Sincerely,
Annie Chalex Boyle
Professor of Violin, Texas Tech University
Director, Lake City String Academy
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