Ivy Krause, 5, focuses on the music during Marshall Magnet Elementary School's Suzuki violin concert in Heritage Square on Thursday, May 8. A total of 170 students in kindergarten, first and second grade gathered to demonstrate their skills learned in the school's Suzuki violin program, which celebrated 25 years this year.
Students in kindergarten, first and second grade from Marshall Magnet Elementary School perform in Heritage Square on Thursday, May 8, during the annual Suzuki violin concert. A total of 170 students were in the concert.
Marshall Magnet Elementary School Principal Janelle Reasor smiles while speaking to the large crowd before the school's annual Suzuki violin concert in Heritage Square begins on Thursday, May 8.
Ivy Krause, 5, focuses on the music during Marshall Magnet Elementary School's Suzuki violin concert in Heritage Square on Thursday, May 8. A total of 170 students in kindergarten, first and second grade gathered to demonstrate their skills learned in the school's Suzuki violin program, which celebrated 25 years this year.
In the heart of downtown, teachers, students, parents and music lovers gathered in Heritage Square as the sound of violins filled the air, bringing Flagstaff together to celebrate the young, talented musicians of Marshall Magnet Elementary School.
The cement steps of Heritage Square were filled Thursday, May 8, with a total of 170 kindergarten, first and second grade students, creating a sea of Marshall-blue T-shirts. The 45-minute performance took the crowd through a brilliant showcase of the musical skills students have worked all year long to develop.
Students in kindergarten, first and second grade from Marshall Magnet Elementary School perform in Heritage Square on Thursday, May 8, during the annual Suzuki violin concert. A total of 170 students were in the concert.
Marshall Magnet Elementary School Principal Janelle Reasor smiles while speaking to the large crowd before the school's annual Suzuki violin concert in Heritage Square begins on Thursday, May 8.
Kato Joyce, 7, holds up his bow during Marshall Magnet Elementary School's Suzuki violin concert in Heritage Square on Thursday, May 8.
Hattie Loper, Arizona Daily Sun
Jesselle Ortegon can be reached at [email protected]. This reporter position was primarily made possible by the Arizona Local News Foundation as part of its education solutions mission.