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-
As a pianist, Ashley’s list of awards and achievements include several placements
in the ASMTA Piano Competition (State Winner in 2004), Superior-
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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| Bill Hesse |
| Marilyn Lee |
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