Local audiences were undoubtedly thrilled to have the opportunity to hear local guitar prodigy Chaconne Klaverenga on our season this past year (March 2010). And it's clear that in short order, we'll drop the "local guitar prodigy" label in exchange for increasingly greater accomplishments as her career continues to unfold.
On Wednesday, however, another honor came from an unexpected place. Her father sent this to me:
"Today Chaconne was surprised by State Representative Sheila Klinker with a framed certificate stating (quote) "now, therefore, be it resolved that the Indiana House of Representatives does hereby congratulate and honor Chaconne Klaverenga celebrating her many accomplishments in the world of classical guitar with best wishes for future success and many thanks for her contributions to the Indiana art community" from the State of Indiana, Indiana General Assembly. We thought you might want to share in our excitement! It was a total surprise."
And, for once, here's a political issue with which we can all have unanimous, bipartisan agreement! Congrats, Chaconne, on this nice accolade (not to mention, an incredible diplomatic accomplishment).
Additional thanks certainly go to Rep. Sheila Klinker for her efforts on this, along with her stalwart belief in the role that arts & culture play in making our community.
(In photo above, L-R: Julia Klaverenga, Rep. Sheila Klinker, Chaconne, Jim Klaverenga. photo provided by Jim Klaverenga)
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