The Easley Piano Teachers Forum held its annual Alma Carter Scholarship Auditions on March 14 at Pickens First Baptist Church. Students were judged on their overall piano performance. Judges were Joan Parker and Dr. Mark Parker on the Music Faculty of Bob Jones University.

EASLEY — The Easley Piano Teachers Forum held its annual Alma Carter Scholarship Auditions on March 14 at Pickens First Baptist Church. Students were judged on their overall piano performance. Judges were Joan Parker and Dr. Mark Parker on the Music Faculty of Bob Jones University. The winners were as follows:

Division I

First place: Abigail Martin, taught by Judy Granger. Parent: Robert H. and Deborah Martin

Second place: Avril Adams, taught by Judy Granger. Parents: Brooks and Amanda Adams.

Third place: Max Knutson, taught by Gilda Hendricks. Parents: Tomm and Heather Knutson

Honorable Mention: Emileigh Bolton, taught by Judy Granger: Parents: Heath and Michelle Bolton

Division II

First place: Hunter Stewart, taught by Gilda Hendricks: Parents: Jeff and Tina Stewart

Second place: Sabrina Stewart, taught by Helen Batson: Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Phil Stewart

Third place: Audrey Brown, taught by Tiffany Short: Parents: Jerry and Erika Brown

Honorable Mention: Ashley Keyes, taught by Nancy Owens. Parents: Bob and Shannon Keyes

Division III

First place: Emily McDaniel, taught by Nancy Owens. Parents: Paul and Pam McDaniel

Second place: Grace Chen, taught by Gilda Hendricks: Parents: Liang Chen and Heather Hanna, and Bob and Diane Owens

Third place: Lauren Knutson, taught by Gilda Hendricks. Parents: Tomm and Heather Knutson

Honorable Mention: Lydia Nalley. Parents: Gerald and Wanda Nalley

Division IV

First place: Mallorie Newman, taught by Helen Batson. Parents: Len and Lori Newman

Second place: Julie Nalley. Parents: Gerald and Wanda Nalley

Third place: Amy Looper, taught by Gilda Hendricks. Parents: James and Tammy Looper.

Honorable Mention: Erin Batson, taught by Judy Granger. Parents: Keith and Betts Batson