Monday, May 25, 2015

More Studio News

     Raelyn Hoang participated in Old Dominion University Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition. In this competition students ages pre-school to college were divided in 5 levels and required to perform two contrasting movements from Classical Sonata. Raelyn won the First place for her level second time after winning it last year. Well done, Raelyn!


   Sophia received NVMTA Bach Baroque Competition 15 Point Award. Students are required to prepare Bach Baroque repertoire and receive "Superior" rating from judges to qualify for this recognition. Congratulations, Sophia!
This week I had a surprise visit from my former student Lily Li and her parents. I was thrilled to see her after such a long time and learn all the latest about her future plans. Lily just graduated from William and Mary College; she accomplished a lot during past 4 years. Lily is majoring and receiving a degree in music and computer science! I am so proud of her and wish her the very best!!
Eileen is finishing up her last weeks and TJ. She will soon be heading to UVA, good luck on your next chapter in life and come see us soon!

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Hartman Piano Achievement Awards, 2015


Jacqui, 3rd place in age group 8
   It was another beautiful Mother's Day spent  listening to piano music at WMTA Viola Hartman Piano  Achievement Awards. Thank you, all moms for your hard work and dedication to piano! I always feel so grateful and lucky to have so many lovely students and supporting parents in my studio.
Raelyn, 1st place in age group 10
Realyn had an extra busy day. After winning 1st place at Hartman Awards, she performed J.Haydn Sonata at Young Artist Musicale  the same evening. 
Nicole, 3rd place in age group 10
Nicole had a super exciting weekend. In addition to winning 3rd place at Hartman Competition, she received Honorable Mention at highly competitive NVMTA  Piano Achievement Awards, well done!
Sophia, HM in age group 10
Sophia and Jacqui made their mom's Mother Day very busy (she had to drive twice to Washington DC). Ribbons of two colors will be added to their collection.
Katherine, 3rd place in age group 11
Katherine already has lined up new pieces for next year, she enjoyed hearing other students play and made a list of pieces she would like to  learn soon.

Lucy, HM in age group 12
Lucy made here mom very proud this weekend!