Jovanni-Rey Verceles de Pedro
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Goals and Objectives: To continuously explore and discover new opportunities and challenges in the musical world, and to expand my knowledge and experience as I pursue my international career as a professional pianist. Using the knowledge I have and continue to acquire, I seek to provide the highest quality education for my students, ensuring a creative, informative experience through a diversity of activities. Education and Qualifications 2007-(2008) Trinity College of Music, England: Master of Music in Piano Performance • Piano tuition with Yonty Solomon, Deniz Arman Gelenbe and Mikhail Kazakevich • Studying for LTCL through Instrumental Teaching Skills Module • Presented the lecture recital - “Baroque Beethoven: Musical Symbolism in the Piano Sonata in A-flat, Op. 110” 2001-2007 Vienna Conservatory of Music, Austria: Artists' Diploma in Piano Performance • Piano tuition with Gerhard Geretschläger • Graduated with Honors (Auszeichnung) • Organized a fundraising project with the UST Symphony in Manila, Philippines • Semi-Fluent in German • Talks on “Debussy”, “Expressionism”, “Spanish Music and its Influence on Philippine Culture”, “The Banduria” 1996-2000 Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USA: High School Diploma • Piano tuition with Robert Ward • Orchestral Conducting tuition with Alan Mautner and David Buck • Choral Conducting tuition with Thomas Miyake and Donald Brinegar • Member: Orchestra (Percussion and Student Conductor), Jazz Choir, Gospel Choir and Jazz Band Masterclass Experience 2008 Ruislip-Northwood Festival with Elizabeth Hayes 2006 Chetham's Summer School for Pianists with Martino Tirimo and Bryce Morrison 2006 Piano Masterclasses at the Villa Medici Giullini with Boris Berman 2005 Chetham's Summer School for Pianists with Ronan O'Hora and David Dolan 2005 Zurich International Masterclasses with Rudolf Buchbinder 2005 Vienna Conservatory of Music with Pierre-Laurent Aimard and Baruch Meir 2004 Ameropa Chamber Music Festival in a specialized course in Hammerklavier Prizes and Scholarships • First Place: The Rodney Davidson Piano Competition, UK (2008) • Finalist: Lillian Ash French Song Duo Competition, UK (2008) • Second Place: Beethoven Society of Europe Intercollegiate Piano Competition, UK (2007) • First Place: John Longmire Beethoven Competition, Trinity College of Music, UK (2007) • Trinity College of Music Scholarship, England (2007) • Rotary Club Graben Scholarship, Austria (2007) • Hannah Adler Scholarship, American Women's Association in Vienna (2006) • Cultural Affairs Department of the City of Vienna Special Prize (2004) • Second Place: 16th International Ibiza Piano Competition, Spain (2003) • Boesendorfer Award, Austria (2003) • First Place: International Pacific Piano Competition, Canada (2003) • First Place: BNP International Choral Competition, USA (2003) • First Place: Filipino Association of Anaheim Hills Choral Competition, USA (2003) • Distinguished Musician Mention: IBLA Grand Prix, Italy (2001) • First Place: United States Open Music Competition (2001) • First Place: Music Academy of North Carolina Piano Competition (2001) • ASCAP/Leiber & Stoller Scholarship, USA (2000) • First Place: Missouri Western State College Young Artists Piano Competition (2000) • Second Place: BNP International Choral Competition, USA (1999) Positions Held/Work Experience 2007-present Piano/Keyboard Instructor, Music Hall Limited, UK • Introducing groups of children aged 5-11 to music in a fun and supportive atmosphere • Preparing pupils for end-of-term concerts • Ensuring the safety and well being of the students at every session 2007 Choral Workshop Clinician, Cebu Chamber Singers, Philippines • Worked with an advanced, semi-professional choir in a masterclass-like setting 2001-present Private individual tuition • Teaching piano skills to a variety of people at all levels 2001-present Visiting Piano Clinician, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, USA • Providing masterclasses for intermediate and advanced piano students 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 1999-2003 Visiting Conductor, 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 a concert with orchestra for church fund-raising • Prepared group for 2002 'Choralefest' where a First Place Prize was awarded 2000-2001 Conductor and Assistant 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 • Participated in community and church events |
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