The Farny-Webb Teaching Legacy at RSC
RSC teachers and sisters Ethel Farny and Anne Webb have guided generations of students, shaped programs, and shared laughter and lessons across nearly four decades of teaching.
Both sisters emphasize personal connection and enthusiasm as key components of their teaching philosophies. “One thing I love to do as a teacher is listen to the personality of the person I’m teaching”, flute teacher Farny explains. “I become a slightly different person with each student. Some need very creative music, some need technical precision, and some just go sideways, but you adapt.”
Webb has a similar approach, adding that humor and imagery often shape her lessons. “I bring excitement and sometimes funny imagery to help students connect with a piece,” she says. For Webb, who teaches violin, viola and Scottish fiddle, music should be as joyful as it is instructive.
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RSC hosts sold-out Holiday Pops 2025
On a Saturday night in early December, The Rivers School’s Benson Gymnasium was filled with the sounds of marimba music, musical theater song and dance, big band jazz, and a full symphony providing holiday revelry.
While Holiday Pops is a long-standing tradition for RSC, this was the first year that it was held in Benson Gymnasium. The new venue accommodated more than 300 guests for an evening of music, food, and fun. The sold-out event raised money for the RSC Financial Aid Fund, which benefits nearly 25% of the total students who study at RSC.
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