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The Closing Recital today is being given by Tony Caramia. His program is: American Ballads (1957) by Roy Harris (1898-1979) -Streets of Laredo Preludes by Bill Dobbins (b. 1947) -F Minor (1996) -G Major (2001) -C-sharp Minor (1999) Mrs. Malaprop (1952) by Cy Walter (1915-1968) Concert Etudes by Earl Wild (b. 1915) (based on themes […]

The mini-recital today includes the following young performers: Gabriella Pagliuca, age 13, playing In the Garden by Gurlitt and The Bear by Rebikov Nicole Choquette, age 12, playing Arabesque, Op. 100, No. 2 by Burgmuller Andrew Nguyn, age 10, playing Rigaudon by Gedike and Sewing Machine by Bonis Mitchell Mussellman, age 12, playing March of […]

Jane Magrath is now giving a workshop entitled Teaching Literature for Piano: Outside the Box Purpose is to remind us of some pieces that perhaps we have forgotten about. Teaching inside the box means that we maintain the status quo. Teaching outside the box is exciting and interesting for the students and ourselves. She is […]

The noontime recital today is being given by Spencer Myer. His program is as follows: Sheep May Safely Graze by Bach/Petri Two Preludes, Book II by Debussy -Les tierces alternees -Feux d’artifice Sonata-Reminiscenza in A Minor, Op. 38, No. 1 by Medtner Valse de l’opera “Faust” by Gounod/Liszt

One of the favorite events of the conference was the daily drum circle. 100 djembes from Toca Percussion were given away at each circle. The instructor began with a solo performance, demonstrating the many different sounds that can be achieved on a single drum. He went on to explain that there are two different ways […]

Dr. Paul Wirth is giving the teaching demonstration this morning. His focus is on Developing Artistic Command through Technical Mastery Dr. Wirth took on a project specifically for the purpose of demonstrating at this conference. His student is 14-year old Tony Caparelli, whom he took on a year ago as a 13-year old student. He […]