Events

The lesson year runs officially from September 1 through June 30.

Big day for advanced students who are extremely prepared.  Deadline for this event is March 31.  If/when we return to in person multiple day exams, please let me know which day and time works best for you.

This Master Class will be held at the studio of Dr. Junko Takahashi in Silver Spring, and broadcast to the membership of MSMTA live.  If anyone in the studio is chosen to play for Mr. Hecht, we will all want to watch!  Email me for zoom information.

Local boy done very, very, very good.  The mantle of Chopin Authority has been passed to this gentleman, and he wears it with aplomb.  Brian Ganz is your Chopin man.  Ticket price (which is very modest) is for an adult, who receives a free accompanying ticket for attending youth.  Further, teenagers are free by themselves!  Tickets are available to purchase…

The Washington Post has written: “One comes away from a recital by pianist Brian Ganz not only exhilarated by the power of the performance but also moved by his search for artistic truth.”  So it is with great excitement that I welcome Mr. Ganz to the piano studio to hold an exclusive master class for my students.  We have scheduled…

Students for this over-popular event will be selected on the basis of having their music prepared well before the postmark deadline of December 7, with priority given to ensembles and a unique choice of music. My students are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to all events, and especially at this event, are to visit with the residents and thank…

For our young creative writers!

Greater Columbia Music Teachers Association is hosting a Master Class this fall, with clinician Dr. Hsui-Hui Wang. Please consider attending the Master Class.  It is only $5 for students to audit (FIRST TWO STUDENTS ARE ALREADY PAID BY ME!), and their parents (the drivers) are free! To audition to perform for the clinician, please speak to Madame Hélène.  If you…

For those who would like to participate in more Outreach Recitals, and are confident participating without my presence, these events will give you more performing opportunities, more outreach opportunities, and (least important reason to participate) more points toward DMA and Gold Cup.  I expect my students to arrive at least 15 minutes early, and visit with the residents, and thank…

For those who would like to participate in more Outreach Recitals, and are confident participating without my presence, these events will give you more performing opportunities, more outreach opportunities, and (least important reason to participate) more points toward DMA and Gold Cup.  I expect my students to arrive at least 15 minutes early, and visit with the residents, and thank…