2022
Throughout 2022, he remained occupied with various musical activities such as playing bass in an orchestra, participating in a theater production, and performing on the piano for concerts and contests. Notably, he emerged victorious in the Junior Division Old-Time Piano Playing Contest, where he played "Maybe" by George Gershwin and "Smashing Thirds" by Fats Waller with an encore of "Let Yourself Go" by Irving Berlin.
Actor/Musician
In the play "Crazy for You" at Community Christian School in Tallahassee Florida during Fall/Winter 2022, John demonstrated his versatility by acting, singing, dancing, and playing the Bass.
Check out these photos of him in action
John performed in a concert on September 17, 2022.
2022 Old Time Piano Contest
Old Time Piano Contest Junior Division Winner 2022
John Beggs was the Winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest Junior Division in Oxford, MS
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Smashing Thirds by Fats Waller
One of the two selections John played for the contest was "Smashing Thirds" by Fats Waller. Click on the picture below to see the video.
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World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest Junior Division
The Junior Division is for contestants who are 17 years of age or under on the day of competition. John was 15 in 2022 when he won first place.
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Carl Olson, his piano teacher, was there to share the moment.
Carl Olson has been teaching John piano lessons for several years and was delighted to be there for the contest.
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Interview
Before and after the pieces John played, he was interviewed by the hosts. You can watch the interview after "Maybe" by clicking on the photo below.
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Maybe
Click on the picture below to go to the video of John playing "Maybe" in the competition.
Congratulations, John!