Wednesday, April 13, 2016

Kayleigh at NVMTA Composition Competition

   Kayleigh entered her composition "The Colors of Dreams" in NVMTA Composition Competition. She won Jo Lombard Award and received a cash award. This year, Kayleigh's work also advanced to MTNA Composition Competition, Southern Division. Way to go go, Kayleigh!

Kayleigh at the Awards Recital, Arlington

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Nicole at H.Protsman Classical Competition


Nicole took part in 29th Harold Protsman Classical Period Piano Competition at Old Dominion University.
  Nicole played Haydn Sonata in  D major Hob XVI:24 and a movement from Sonata Hob. XVI: 22. She was one three finalist chosen to compete in the second round of the competition.
 Nicole is a 2nd place winner, congratulations!
  Nicole with judge Penelope Crawford

Sunday, April 3, 2016

Raelyn at Chopin Piano Competition

 Raelyn participated in VII Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, CT. Young artists from many countries, including Japan, China, Korea and United States participated in this event. Students performed very diverse programs. Chopin piece was a requirement for every contestant. The judges of the competition represented Poland, Japan, Brazil and USA. There were 40 contestants in Junior group this year. 

   Raelyn performed  compositions by  F.Liszt, X.Montsalvatge in addition to Impromptu in A flat major by F. Chopin. She also participated in masterclass by Dr. Krystian Tkaczewski. 
  Ralyn is a III Prize winner of her first international competition, congratulations!!

Raelyn with Dr. Tkaczewski after Master Class