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| Name | Jane Luther SMITH [2, 3, 4, 5, 6] | |
| Gender | Female | |
| HIST | Smith-Viers Jane Luther Smith and retired Maj. Marion Allan Viers Jr., both of Sumter, were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens Visitors Center, Sumter. The bride is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Chadwick Smith of Sumter, and the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Alexander Luther of Hartsville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Furman Smith of Sumter. She graduated cum laude from the University of South Carolina with bachelor of music and master of music degrees in piano performance. She received the L.R.A.M. Performer's Diploma in Piano from the Royal Academy of Music, London, England, where she studied extensively with renowned pianist Denise Lassimonne. In addition, she was a student of Frank Mannheimer at University of Minnesota, Duluth, and Elizabeth Newell at Coker College, Hartsville. A concert pianist, the bride is a full-time faculty member of the University of South Carolina Sumter, where she teaches music. She is owner of Jane Luther Smith Piano Studio of Sumter and is organist for the Historic Church of the Ascension, Hagood. The bridegroom is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion Allan Viers Sr. of Delaware, Ohio, and the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elza Viers of Lewis Center, Ohio, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Barrows of Galena, Ohio. He attended Otterbein College, Westerville, Ohio, graduated from Ohio State University, Columbus, with a degree in geography and Webster College, St. Louis, Mo., with a master's degree in business administration. He is a retired United States Air Force officer and fighter pilot and is employed by Boeing Aerospace as a manager with the Mission Training Center, Shaw Air Force Base, where he conducts flight simulator and academic training for Air Force pilots. The Rev. Joseph Kirkland Carlisle officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Mary Alice Beatson, Gabriella Mei Godier and Rachel Nicole Jekel, pianists; Elizabeth McCoy Ridgeway, soprano; and piano students from the bride's studio. Escorted by her cousin, Conly Furman Smith Jr., and given in marriage by her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. William Baxter Harley Sr., the bride wore a candlelight strapless designer gown with a natural V-waistline, a corsetted back, a bodice of beaded and pearled alencon lace, a bouffant-style skirt adorned with alencon lace and beaded and pearled satin rosebuds, and a chapel train of tulle layers. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of American Beauty Red Roses. Sarah Mattison Jekel served as junior bridesmaid. Alyse Marie King served as flower girl. Jason Allan Viers served as best man. Groomsmen were Charles Marvin Luther Jr., Clifton Corbett Luther and Thomas Lee Viers. Jacob Nathaniel McDonald served as ring bearer. Joseph Harold Carlisle served as trainbearer. The reception was held at Swan Lake-Iris Gardens Visitors Center. Following a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Sumter. - - - The couple is registered at Belk Department Store, Sumter Mall, 1057 Broad St. Posted in Weddings on Sunday, December 18, 2011 Sumter musician performs at World Piano Conference BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Concert pianist Jane Luther Smith, music professor at the University of South Carolina Sumter, has returned from Novi Sad, Serbia, where she presented a lecture-recital at the Fourth World Piano Conference. She is the only South Carolina pianist and one of just 20 from the U.S. who participated with more than 100 international pianists in the conference held at the Isidor Bajic Music School. Smith performed Robert Schumann's Davidsb ndlert nze, Opus 6, which she described as "probably my favorite piece in the whole world." As the conference addresses all aspects of art, pianism and piano pedagogy, Smith also presented a lecture on the Schumann piece before sitting at the Steinway to perform it. Her performance was recorded in DVD format. Smith said she was introduced with the words "Jane Luther Smith, United States of America," repeated twice. "I felt like I was at the Olympics," she said, "proud to be representing my country." Other presenters, from such countries as Canada, Austria, Cuba, Germany, Republic of Korea, South Korea, Switzerland and the United Kingdom, also performed and/or gave lectures, seminars or master classes during the weeklong conference. Held June 27 through July 3, the conference began with a gala opening ceremony concert of three Bach concerti performed at the Novi Sad Synagogue by the Camerata Academica Orchestra (Serbia) conducted by Andrej Bursac and featuring soloists Viktor Radic, Dragutin Vucic, Slobodanka Stevic, Aleksandar Gligic and Biljana Gorunovic. Invited by celebrated concert pianist Dr. Dorian Leljak, former professor at Yale University and at the Royal Academy of Music in London, Smith's attendance was her first in the four years of the prestigious conference. Although she had not previously met Leljak, Smith knew his reputation. Leljak, she noted, is the winner of many international piano competitions and is professor of piano at the Academy of Arts in Novi Sad. He is also the president of the World Piano Teachers Association and is often called upon to serve as juror for piano competitions around the world. Leljak also received his doctor of musical arts degree from Yale University, where two of Smith's teachers, John Kenneth Adams and John Williams, have studied. Both are distinguished professors emeritus of music at the University of South Carolina Columbia, where Smith received both her bachelor and master of music degrees (cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). She also received the Licentiate Performer's Diploma in piano from London's Royal Academy of Music. Isidor Bajic, founder of the school named for him, was also a renowned composer, Smith said. "I was presented with several of his compositions, which I intend to perform in the future," she added. "They are really beautiful." As the biggest music school in Vojvodina, Isidor Bajic Music School has received many awards and recognition from around the world. Pupils are chosen by audition for the school strictly on the basis of talent and continue their education both within the country and abroad. Rich concert activities of the school's pupils contribute significantly to the cultural life of Novi Sad. In 2009, Isidor Bajic Music School celebrated its centenary. Smith has been a featured performer on the South Carolina Educational TV and Radio networks, recorded two CDs of classical piano music and received the "Woman of Achievement Award" in the area of Fine Arts presented by the S.C. YWCA of the Upper Lowlands Inc. In addition to being in demand as a solo recitalist, she is a full-time faculty member of the University of South Carolina Sumter and is listed on the S.C. Arts Commission Approved Performing Artist Roster. The owner of Jane Luther Smith Piano Studios, she also serves as organist for the historic Church of the Ascension (Episcopal) in Hagood. Smith's experience as a performer has been diverse and widespread, including appearances in England, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, California, Minnesota, Canada and now, Serbia. Reach Ivy Moore at (803) 774-1221. Posted in Local news, News on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 Top honors for Sumter students at S.C. Piano Festival Five Sumter piano students of Jane Luther Smith won top honors at the S.C. Piano Festival auditions and were selected to play in the State Honors Recital. They are: Skylar Harvin, Sky Harvin, Leann Pomichalek, Rachel Blanding and Sarah Jekel. BY IVY MOORE ivym@theitem.com Seven young pianists received high ratings in the South Carolina Piano Festival Association's auditions on March 14. The auditions were held at the University of South Carolina School of Music in Columbia. Those winning the top rating of One Plus - Superior Plus - are Rachel Blanding, Skylar Harvin, Sky Harvin, Sarah Jekel and Leann Pomichalek. Because of their rating, the five won the right to play at Saturday's State Honors Recital at the USC Recital Hall. Ashleigh Meadows and Clayton Goff received One Ratings - Superior - at the March 14 auditions. All seven pianists are students of Sumter's Jane Luther Smith, who explained the audition process. "... Each student performed three selections from memory, chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary style periods of piano literature," she said. Judges for the event were Ginger Wyrick of the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Diane Higgins, Charlotte teacher, author and lecturer; and Dr. John Cheek, professor of music at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, N.C. Sarah Jekel also received the Superior rating and Gold Medal for her adjudicated performances in the S.C. Independent Schools Association Auditions held on March 13, also at the USC School of Music. For more information about the S.C. Piano Festival, call Smith at (803) 775-2982. Posted in Panorama on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Sumter pianists score top honors PHOTO PROVIDED Sumter pianists score top honors Winning top and superior ratings in the S.C. Piano Festival Auditions were Sumter residents, back row left to right: Naomi Mcquiller, Rachel Blanding, Gabriella Godier, Zachary Shrift; and front row left to right, Joseph Carlisle, Sarah Jekel, Scott McDonald, and Clayton Goff. FROM STAFF REPORTS Sumter pianists Joseph Carlisle, Sarah Jekel, Naomi McQuiller, and Zachary Shrift scored top honors of the One Plus (Superior Plus) rating in the South Carolina Piano Festival Association's Auditions held Saturday at the University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia. They will perform in the State Honors Piano Recital at 2 p.m. on Saturday in the University of South Carolina School of Music Recital Hall, located at the corner of College and Assembly streets in Columbia. The public is invited. Admission is free. Receiving One ratings (Superior) in the State Piano Festival were Rachel Blanding, Kayleigh Benenhaley, Gabriella Godier, Clayton Goff, Jacob McDonald and Taylor Ward. All are piano students of Jane Luther Smith of Sumter. For the audition, each student performed three selections from memory chosen from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary style periods of piano literature. Judges for the statewide event were Jennifer Costa of Queens University in Charlotte, and Melissa Lesbines and Dr. Bair Shagdaron, both of Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. Posted in Local news, News on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 Students of Jane Luther Smith excel at state piano competition Posted Sunday, March 17, 2024 6:00 am Sumter pianists Anna Krueger, 14, and Nelah McCray, 15, seated, received the highest rating of One Plus (1+) with Special Honorable Mention for their auditions in the Senior Division of the South Carolina Piano Festival Competition held Saturday, March 9, at the University of South Carolina School of Music, Columbia. For their prizes, Anna and Nelah will play in the State Honors Piano Recital on Saturday, March 16, at 11 a.m. in the University of South Carolina School of Music Recital Hall on Assembly Street, Columbia. The public is invited. Admission is free. In addition, standing from left, Kaylee Eccles, 7, Katie Hanson, 8, Ananda Bucci, 10, Lauren Tomlin, 9 Sarah Czarniecki, 15, and Nova Marshall, 14 (not pictured), successfully received Superior Plus and Superior ratings in their respective divisions. All are piano students of Jane Luther Smith of Jane Luther Smith Piano Studios, 1190 Suite 5, Old West Liberty Street, Sumter, SC; (803) 469-9755. [1, 4, 5, 6, 7] | |
| _UID | 7231E1F732254087A236EDB778D760410517 | |
| Person ID | I71875 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 15 Dec 2024 | |
| Father | Jasper Chadwick SMITH, b. 8 Aug 1914 d. 22 Oct 1958 (Age 44 years) | |
| Mother | Lillie Mae LUTHER, b. 15 Aug 1914, Darlington County, South Carolina  d. 29 Jun 2011, Sumter Health and Rehabilitation East, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina (Age 96 years) | |
| Marriage | 2 Apr 1944 [3] | |
| _UID | 6076C6C07711484DAED42FCA5C94D206BC70 | |
| _UID | 6076C6C07711484DAED42FCA5C94D206BC70 | |
| Family ID | F50018 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Major retired Marion Allan VIERS, Jr. | |
| Marriage | 17 Dec 2011 | Swan Lake-Iris Gardens Visitors Center, Sumter, South Carolina [4] |
| _UID | E7BCF5DB25C5422BA79B1DC6ADE651C3960F | |
| _UID | E7BCF5DB25C5422BA79B1DC6ADE651C3960F | |
| Family ID | F50019 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 6 Jan 2012 | |
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