Haley Downs

Freshman Haley Downs plays the “Fur El Ise” on the instrument she loves.

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Nick Failor
December 2, 2009
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Playing piano since kindergarten, freshman Haley Downs has developed a passion for classical music. Haley has had an instructor for eight of the nine years she’s played piano.

“I think it is better to be able to learn from a teacher,” Downs said. “I don’t always notice my mistakes and the teacher can help me fix them. I can also learn more.”

Haley has been in seven competitions, known as Guilds, to test her improvements over the years.

“I have gone to them mainly because I want to be able to see my progress and how far I’ve gotten,” Downs said.

Haley has advanced from playing “Mary Had A Little Lamb” to work by Beethoven and Bach. She has also composed original pieces, which she plays at the Guilds.

“Playing classical music is fun because it gives me a challenge, like playing the complicated songs,” Downs said.