I am so excited! I am also a dork for being this excited – but seriously, how much fun is this. Apparently every year Peoria hosts a competition known as the Wold Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest that features adult and junior players as well as composition of new rag-time piano pieces.

As a former Scott Joplin player, my insides jumped and my fingers tingled at the thought of going to see this! Did I mention I’m excited?! I’m hoping I can rope Dad into going to this with me. Seriously, so so cool.

P.S. My piano teacher, Ed Kaizer, will be performing this Sunday with his wife at Bradley U. Really looking forward to checking that out as well!