PERFORMING ARTS SPOTLIGHT: The McQuilkin Family Music Hour
Michael McQuilkin remembers when the heart of a household was the piano, not a screen. Growing up in a musical family, playing together was how his family connected and had fun. So in 2012, when he founded the McQuilkin Family Music Hour, his goal was to keep that spirit alive, celebrating the beauty of musical families and sharing it with the wider community. Because here in the Valley, we are family. Or as Michael likes to say: “everybody is somebody’s somebody— there is no wall between the performers and the audience.” One of the most special parts of the Family Music Hour is Michael’s son, Alexander. Alexander is a cornerstone of this community: he serves on the Community Center Board, keeps spirits high as Tail Twister for the Lions Club, is a fixture at Saturday Morning Basketball, and volunteers at Senior Lunch. At Family Music Hour, Alexander steps into the spotlight as a true front man. His song renditions bring the crowd to its feet every time. Alexander is just one of many performers, ranging from Grammy Award–winning artists to young up-and- comers, all of whom share one thing in common: they come from, and sometimes even perform alongside, their musical families. Family Music Hour is the embodiment of our motto, You Belong Here, and a joyful showcase of the creativity and community spirit that define our Valley.
Music Brings Families Together
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