02/17/2026
This darling boy knocked it out of the park last night at his concerto competition. We all knew he would! He was so expressive with the most beautiful tone quality and skill. He took my breath away and made my eyes leak!
The orchestra did a beautiful job playing his piece! So grateful to Blanka Bednarz and Utah Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra for all you do for these kids! The orchestra was especially brilliant last night and they are only kids!
I donāt have access to the recording yet but I will share snippets when I can.
So blessed to have some siblings and nieces and nephews come as well! Kim Palmer Palmer Sophie Palmer. Cheryl Beitler Palmer.
Grandma Joni Schreiber Brandt came from Colorado too! She was so gracious to buy Palmerās tux so he can look his best. (Hopefully he doesnt grow too much more so he can use the tux through college. š¬š¤£)
A special thank you to his private teacher and band directors Ray Smith MiKae Osborn Joshua Hurst for mentoring Palmer and providing all the opportunities for him to grow in his passion.
Thank you to Adam Brandt my film student son and his helpers lincoln brandt and
Robert Brandt for filming and recording the concert.
Thank you to Sherri Webb for letting us borrow your car for a few days since we are still working towards getting another car since I totaled the van in November.
And thank you to all who have donated to his music! Cinnamon rolls and art prints will hopefully get delivered this week. (We are still accepting donations if you are able to help get him to Indianapolis in March. -brandt-1)
From his teacher Ray Smith-āI was really glad I could hear it! Palmer did so well. He is well beyond his years. It will be fun to watch his very bright future unfold.ā