| Bessemer - May 14, 2009 Tuesday evening family and friends 
            were once again treated to an evening of Arts and Music. The 
            Bessemer Area Schools presented the Annual Band and Choir Concert, 
            directed by Mary Jo Mykkanen, and an Art Exhibit under the guidance 
            of Jennifer Werner. The evening began with an Art Exhibit which displayed the 
            creativity and skills of many talented art students in the Bessemer 
            School District.   The evening progressed to the Music portion of the event. Once 
            again Mary Jo Mykkanen, demonstrated her musical talent and that of 
            her students. Mrs. Mykkanen has the ability to choose musical pieces 
            that make her 45 piece band sound as though there were a hundred 
            musicians playing. She also has trained her students to be fine 
            young musicians. Whether it be in a concert or a parade Bessemer 
            residents have much reason to be proud of their school bands. |