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Objectives To continuously explore and discover new opportunities and challenges in the musical world, to expand my knowledge and experience as I pursue my international career as a professional pianist and pedagogue and to provide the highest quality education for my students; ensuring an enthusiastic, creative, and informative experience.
Education and Qualifications (2009-2012) University of Michigan, Ann Arbor: Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
2008-(2013) City University, London: Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology - Research areas: Baroque Influences and Antecedents of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata, Op. 110
2007-2008 Trinity College of Music: Master of Music in Piano Performance - Piano tuition with Yonty Solomon, Deniz Arman Gelenbe and Mikhail Kazakevich - LTCL Instrumental Teaching Skills Module - Research areas: Symbolism in Beethoven and Alberto Ginastera 2001-2007 Vienna Conservatory of Music: Artists' Diploma in Piano Performance - Piano tuition with Gerhard Geretschläger - Semi-Fluent in German
Work Experience 04/2009 Faculty Member, New Ross Chamber Music Weekend, Ireland - Coached beginning to intermediate chamber music ensembles and solo pianists
2008 Tonal Materials Instructor, City University, UK - Teaching undergraduate students fundamentals of tonal harmony - Reporting to the course leader
2007-2008 Group Keyboard Instructor, Funky Monkey Keyboard Classes, UK - Introducing groups of children aged 5-11 to music in a fun and supportive atmosphere - Preparing pupils for end-of-term concerts and exams 03/2007 Choral Workshop Clinician, Cebu Chamber Singers, Philippines - Presented a masterclass with an advanced, semi-professional choir 2003-2007 Music Director, Followers of the Good Shepherd Music Ministry, Austria - Taught basic music skills to beginning adult singers - Oversaw weekly rehearsals and planned repertoire for church services
2001-present Private piano instructor - Teaching piano skills to a variety of people at all levels - Experience in teaching Trinity Guildhall and Associated Board graded exams 2001-present Visiting Piano Clinician, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USA - Providing masterclasses for intermediate and advanced piano students
2000-2001 Conductor Music Director, Artistic Journeys Youth Orchestra, USA - Led weekly rehearsals of young musicians aged 9-18 - Worked to inspire and motivate young people to further develop their musical talents 1999-2003 Visiting Conductor and Vocal Coach, Himig Banal Ensemble, USA - Prepared group for international choir competitions (1999, 2003, 2005)
1996-2001 Conductor and Assistant Music Director, Mahiwaga Singers, USA - Taught sight-reading and listening skills to amateur singers - Organized and orchestrated orchestral concerts for church fund-raising - Prepared group for 2002 'Choralefest' where a First Place Prize was awarded
Performing Experience Solo Recitals: Boesendorfer Concert Hall (Austria), Mark Taper Auditorium (USA), Gateway Theatre (Canada), Yamaha Concert Hall (Austria), St. Martin-in-the-Fields -‘Pianists of the World’ Series (UK), Noris Center for Performing Arts - Peninsula Young Artists Festival (USA), Philamlife Theater (Philippines), Anton Dermota-Saal (Austria), Boerse Hall (Austria), Chappell of Bond Street Lunchtime Concert at Yamaha Hall (UK) Concerto Appearances: Brahms Concerto in D minor - University of Santo Tomas Symphony Orchestra (Philippines), Mozart Concerto K. 466 - Vienna Residenz Orchestra (Austria) & Trinity College of Music Sinfonia (UK), Brahms Concerto in B-flat - Santa Monica Symphony (USA)
Masterclass Experience Menahem Pressler, Charles Webb, Martino Tirimo, Bryce Morrison, Boris Berman, Ronan O'Hora, David Dolan, Rudolf Buchbinder, Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Baruch Meir
Prizes and Scholarships 2008/2009 Solti Foundation Award Belgium
2008 The Isabelle Bond Gold Medal for Excellence in Solo Performance: Trinity College of Music, England
2008 Silver Medal: Marlow International Concerto Competition: High Wycombe, England
2008 First Place: Rodney Davidson Piano Competition London, England
2008 Finalist: Lillian Ash French Song Duo Competition London, England
2007 Second Place: Beethoven Society of Europe Intercollegiate Piano Competition London, England
2007 First Place John Longmire Beethoven Competition London, England 2007 Trinity College of Music Scholarship London, England
2007 Rotary Club Graben Scholarship Vienna, Austria
2006 Hannah Adler Scholarship American Women's Association in Vienna Vienna, Austria
2004 Kulturabteilung der Stadt Wien Sonderpreis (Overall Prize) Fidelio Competition Vienna, Austria
2003 Second Place Ibiza International Piano Competition San Carlos, Spain 2003 Boesendorfer Stipendium Vienna, Austria
2003 First Place International Pacific Piano Competition Richmond, Canada
2001 Distinguished Musician Mention IBLA Grand Prix Ragusa, Italy
2001 First Place United States Open Music Competition Oakland, USA 2000 ASCAP/Leiber & Stoller Scholarship Los Angeles/New York, USA
2000 First Place Missouri Western State College Young Artists Piano Competition St. Joseph, USA
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