Christmas recital in Standard

Times Contributor

 

When you mention the name Shelby Gregory in and around the Standard area, it will bring memories of her singing with her sister Kelly at numerous events such as last year’s popular Ladies 80’s Night, for the Lionette fundraiser. Gregory and her sister put on a fantastic performance of 80’s music with all the neon bright clothing and choreographed pieces that had ladies reminiscing of days gone by with much laughter and hilarity.

On a more serious side, Gregory has for many years now helped develop the talent of many young singers and musicians in the area. She ran a group called Music for Young Children for many years, introducing children in a fun way to beats and rhythms, timing and all with a fun musical twist. Now with a student body of well over 20 kids of all ages and abilities, the recitals are well attended events in the community. Gregory has students from Standard, Rockyford, Rosebud and Gleichen whom she instructs out of her home studio in Standard. She maintains and expects a high level of excellence, which is easily seen in her students performances.

Sunday afternoon was full of whimsical Christmas melodies played on the piano and organ, and fun familiar carols sung by her students, the youngest of which was 6. One of her more senior students, Lyndsay Goebel, capped off the individual performances, which didn’t leave a dry eye in the Church with her song Christmas Shoes.

Presently, Gregory (mother of three) is also teaching some Music and Drama at Standard School to the Elementary students with Crystal Cavanagh. The students there will be putting on a performance in the spring of 2013 and finishing the year with a Cowboy Musical.