Each year, the Bella Vista Men’s Chorus give concerts to the area Elementary Schools on a rotating basis.  In addition, we make a donation to the school’s music program.  Your contributions support this worthwhile program!

        Ashley began her music studies in piano at the age of three, then added violin at the age of four. In violin she was the 2009 winner of the Inspiration Point Concerto Competition as well as the 2010 winner of the Ozark Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition. At age 14 Ashley debuted as a violin soloist with the professional Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra playing Kreisler’s “Praeludium and Allegro.” She was the first place winner of the Irish Fiddle contest five years in a row at the Little Rock Feis. She is frequently a studio musician for music video productions.

               In 2008 at age 12 Ashley founded “Zebu, A String Quartet,” and has been the pre-concert entertainment at the Walton Arts Center, Arend Arts Center, and has performed at the Chancellor’s mansion at the University of Arkansas. The frequently entertain at private gatherings for local corporations, and weddings, and recently was the featured performers for the 100 year celebration of the Boy Scouts of America.

As a pianist, Ashley’s list of awards and achievements include several placements in the ASMTA Piano Competition (State Winner in 2004), Superior-Plus ratings with Medals at the Piano Sonatina Festivals, and a placement of 3rd in the 2008 Starr Piano Competition. In 2010 she was chosen to be a participant in Billie Jo Starr’s Piano Master Class as a part of the Starr competition activities.

          Ashley is 15 years old and is a ninth grade student at Providence Classical Christian Academy. She is the daughter of Dean and  Donna Whittle of Springdale.

     In addition to her music studies, Ashley enjoys golf, Irish dancing, ice skating, reading, crochet, photography, her pets, and of course, FACEBOOK!

 

 

Ashley Dean Whittle

Benton County School of the Arts

“This was our first chance to perform with Ashley Whittle, our violin soloist and she was amazing”.  

             Bill Hesse, Director  

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