about the teacher
| Background: |
 Over 30 years of Private Piano Instruction Experience
Over 15 years of Composition Instruction Experience
Invited to present Sessions on Teaching Composition to the following teachers and students:
*North Carolina Music Teachers Association 50th State Conference (2009)
*South Caroina Music Teachers Association 50th State Conference (2010)
*UNCG Pedagogy Class for Doctoral & Under Graduate Students (2009)
*Salem College Pedagogy Students (2010)
*High Point Piano Teachers Association (2010)
*Winthrop University Pedagogy Students (2010)
*Appalachian State University Pedagogy Students (2010)
*Raleigh Piano Teachers Association (2010)
*Greensboro Music Teachers Association (2010)
*Chapel Hill Music Teachers Association (2011)
*Durham Music Teachers Association (2011)
Judged piano and violin competitions for 30 years in North and South Carolina
UNCG Summer Camp Piano Instructor for 17 years
Boy Scouts of America Certified Counselor for the Music Merit Badge
Performed piano for Charlotte Civic Orchestra concerts, church retreat services, school programs, and home tours.
Three music book reviews and numerous articles were published in the American Music Teacher (National Magazine sponsored by Music Teachers National Association)
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| Qualifications: |
Salem College, Bachelor of Music Degree (Piano Performance)
Permanent National Certification, Music Teachers National Association
Permanent State Certification, North Carolina Music Teachers Association
Continuing Education:
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Programs
UNCG-Focus on Piano Literature Seminars/Recitals
North Carolina Music Teachers Association Conferences
North Carolina Music Teachers Association State Workshops
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Conferences
Music Teachers National Association Leadership Summits (9)
National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy
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| Associations: |
Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum (Past President)
Charlotte Music Club (Past Board Member)
Charlotte Music Teachers Association (Board Member)
Friends of Music at Queens University (Past President)
Friends of Music at Salem College (Board Member)
North Carolina Music Teachers Association (Past President)
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs (Past Charlotte Festival Chair)
Music Teachers National Association (Past National Board of Directors)
Music Teachers National Association (National Foundation Fellow Award)
MTNA Southern Division (Past-President and Past-Director)
MTNA National Local Association Forum (Past National Chair)
American College of Musicians-National Guild of Piano Teachers
Listed with: Who's Who in American Women, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in the World, & Outstanding Musicians of the 20th Century
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| Hobbies: |
When I am not teaching, my husband and miniature longhaired dachshund (Tasha), like to spend time relaxing in our mountain cabin or kayaking on the New River. I have undertaken a project of trying to restore an old family quilt, and I also enjoy yard work (when there are not too many weeds!)
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| Student Successes: |
2010 NCMTA State Contest Winners who have been invited to perform at the NCMTA State Conference Recital at UNCW in October: Alex Chen, Stacey Park, and Brendan Shi.
2010 Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Auditions
SENIOR FINALIST: Brendan Shi
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCES! Alex Chen, Mitchell Erb, Sarah Johnson, Sophie Liu, Anna Osment, Stacey Park, Brendan Shi, Grace Lee Simmons, and Rachel Witner
PERFECT THEORY TEST SCORES! Sarah Johnson, Sophie Liu, Anna Osment, and Stacey Park
2010 NCMTA District Contest Superiors
Alex Chen, Mitchell Erb, Ian Fauchier, Sophie Liu, Stacey Park, Brendan Shi, and Rachel Witner
2010 NC Federation Junior Composers Contest
CLASS 1 (Ages 9 and under)
WINNER: James Welsh "The Musical Sounds of Autumn"
2nd Place: Carter Craig "March of the U.S.A"
CLASS 2 (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Vance Ayscue "Cherokee Sun Dance"
2nd Place: Rachel Witner "County Fair!"
CLASS 3 (Ages 13-15)
2nd Place: Sara Lee "The Last Dance"
CLASS 4 (Ages 16-18)
2nd Place: Grace Lee Simmons "Dorothy's Adventures in Oz"
2010 NC Federation of Music Clubs District Contest
First Place Winner: Brendan Shi
2010 PTA Reflections State Composition Contest
First Place Winner: Anna Osment
2010 BEETHOVEN COMPOSITION EVENT (Special Commendations)
ELEMENTARY
Fletcher Curran "Dance of the Skeletons"
JUNIOR
Vance Ayscue "Cherokee Sun Dance"
Anna Osment "Sailing the Mediterranean"
SENIOR
Sarah Johnson "Solar Eclipse"
Stacey Park "A Dying Sacrifice for Love"
Brendan Shi "Moscovite March"
Grace Lee Simmons "Dorothy's Adventures in Oz"
2009 Clavier Companion's National Piano Explorer Magazine Composition Winners
The following students will have their compositions published in the National Piano Explorer Magazine:
Ian Anderson - 3rd Place (Older Category)
Jesse Curran - 3rd Place (Younger Category)
Fletcher Curran - Honorable Mention
2009 National Music Week Essay Contest Winner: Grace Lee Simmons
2009 International Piano Composition Contest, sponsored by the American College of Musicians (Guild)
WINNER: Harrison Allen "Dance of the Zombies"
WINNER: Madison Burke "Midnight in Moscow"
FINALIST: Brendan Shi "Waltz in f# minor"
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Elizabeth Buie "Rachel's Pony"
Tony Geppert "Nine O'Clock Blues"
Sara Lee "Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree"
Will Simmons "Indian Moon Dance"
James Welsh "The Musical Serpent"
2009 Charlotte Music Club Contest: Brendan Shi (First Prize Winner of the Eugene Craft Scholarship)
2009 Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Auditions
SENIOR FINALIST: Brendan Shi
JUNIOR FINALIST: Stacey Park
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCES: Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Anna Osment, Stacey Park, Grace Lee Simmons, and Brendan Shi
PERFECT THEORY TEST SCORES: Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Brendan Shi, and Grace Lee Simmons
2009 NCMTA District Contest Festival Superiors:
Alex Chen, Madison Burke, Sarah Johnson, Anna Osment, Brendan Shi, and Katherine Williams
2009 NC Federation Junior Composers State Contest
CLASS 1 (Ages 9 and under)
WINNER: Fletcher Curran "Dance of the Warlocks"
2nd Place: James Welsh "The Musical Serpent"
CLASS 3 (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Brendan Shi "Waltz in f# minor"
CLASS 4 (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Grace Lee Simmons "Mulan's Masquerade"
2nd Place: Tony Geppert "Nine O'Clock Blues"
2009 NC Federation Scholarship Festival: Brendan Shi (District Winner)
2009 PTA REFLECTIONS CONTEST (Local)
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5)
1st Place: Rachel Witner (also won 2nd Place in the State Contest)
3rd Place: Will Simmons
MIDDLE (Grades 6-8)
2nd Place: Sara Lee
3rd Place: Anna Osment
SENIOR
1st Place: Tony Geppert
2009 BEETHOVEN COMPOSITION EVENT (Special Commendations)
ELEMENTARY
Alex Chen "Cherokee Fire Dance"
Jesse Curran "The Haunted House"
Will Simmons "Indian Moon Dance"
Rachel Witner "The Haunted Castle"
JUNIOR
Sara Lee "Beneath the Cherry Blossom Tree"
Anna Osment "Morning Seagulls"
SENIOR
Ian Anderson "Mountain Memories"
Tony Geppert "Nine O'Clock Blues"
Molly McDade "Sweet Sixteen"
Kate Player "The Black Forest"
Roddey Player "Island Serenade"
Brendan Shi "Waltz in f# minor"
Melissa Shields "Peak's Island"
Grace Lee Simmons "Mulan's Masquerade"
2008 NCMTA State Composition Competition
ELEMENTARY DIVISION
Winner: Jesse Curran "Thunder's Revolt
2nd Place: Rachel Witner "Scampering Squirrels"
3rd Place: Will Simmons "The Sad Indian"
JUNIOR DIVISION
3rd Place: Brendan Shi "A Night in Spain"
Honorable Mention: Sara Lee "The Turning Tide"
SENIOR DIVISION
2nd Place: Tony Geppert "Schroeder's Blues"
3rd Place: Katherine Williams "Les Dames Vavardent"
Honorable Mention: Roddey Player "Terrors of the Atlantic"
2008 UNCG Focus on Piano Literature Symposium
Four students were invited to perform in the student recital:
April Dai, Tony Geppert, Sara Lee, and Brendan Shi
2008 National Music Week Essay Contest
North Carolina First Prize Winner: Grace Lee Simmons
Her essay was published in the 2008 National Federation of Music Clubs' Junior Keynotes National Magazine.
2008 Clavier Magazine's Piano Explorer Student Magazine
Anne Buie's composition was published in the May issue of this national magazine.
2008 International Piano Composition Contest, sponsored by the American College of Musicians (GUILD)
WINNER
Hannah Clark "The Encounter"
FINALISTS
Ian Anderson "The Regal Stallion"
Anne Buie "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Lily Clark "Morning Church Bells"
Natalie Popovich "Spring Events"
Brendan Shi "A Night in Spain"
Will Simmons "The Sad Indian"
Blair Williams "Desert Scenes"
2008 Reflections Composition Contest Local and State Contests
* Denotes State Winners
INTERMEDIATE (Grades 3-5)
1st Place: Rachel Witner* (1st Place: State Contest)
3rd Place: Katherine Allen
MIDDLE (Grades 6-8)
1st Place: Sara Lee* (3rd Place: State Contest)
SENIOR (Grades 9-12)
2nd Place: Tony Geppert
3rd Place: Melissa Shields
2008 Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Auditions
JUNIOR FINALIST!
Sara Lee
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCES!
Alex Chen, April Dai, Tony Geppert, Brandon Ho, Sarah Johnson, Sara Lee, Molly McDade, and Anna Osment
PERFECT THEORY TEST SCORES!
Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Brandon Ho, Sarah Johnson, Molly McDade
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs
12 Consecutive Superiors! (1996 - 2008)
Natalie Popovich
2008 NCMTA State Contest (Students invited to perform at the NCMTA State Conference Recital on October 26 at the NC School of the Arts.
Tony Geppert
Sara Lee
2008 NCMTA District Contest
Superiors: Suzanne Arant, Tony Geppert, Sarah Johnson, Sara Lee, Kate Player, Blair Williams and Katherine Williams.
2008 North Carolina Federation Junior Composers Contest
CLASS I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Jesse Curran "Thunder's Revolt"
1st Runner-Up: Owen E. "The Sheriff's Blues"
CLASS II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Sara Lee "The Turning Tide"
CLASS III (Ages 12-15)
WINNER: Brendan Shi "A Night in Spain"
1st Runner-Up: Madison Burke "Gypsy Caravan"
CLASS IV (Ages 16-18)
1st Runner-Up: Tony Geppert "Schroeder's Blues"
2008 BEETHOVEN COMPOSITION EVENT
ELEMENTARY DIVISION Special Commendations!
Owen E. "The Sheriff's Blues"
Rachel Witner "Scampering Squirrels"
JUNIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Madison Burke "Gypsy Caravan"
Sara Lee "The Turning Tide"
Sarah Johnson "A Festival in Paris"
Anna Osment "Summer Carnival"
Kate Player "Spanish Serenade"
SENIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Ian Anderson "The Regal Stallion"
Ben Arant "Journey to Davey Jones' Locker"
Hannah Clark "The Encounter"
Natalie Clark "The Romance"
Tony Geppert "Schroeder's Blues"
Molly McDade "Reunited"
Roddey Player "Rachel's Waltz"
Natalie Popovich "Spring Events"
Brendan Shi "A Night in Spain"
Melissa Shields "Sailing the Mediterranean Sea"
2007 NCMTA State Contest (Students invited to perform at the State Conference)
Superiors: Madison Burke, Grace Lee Simmons, and Brendan Shi
2007 NCMTA District Contest
Superiors: Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Natalie Clark, Mengmeng Fang, Kate Player, Natalie Popovich, Brendan Shi, and Grace Lee Simmons
2007 CHARLOTTE MUSIC CLUB CONTEST
1st Prize Winner: April Dai
2007 CHARLOTTE PIANO TEACHERS FORUM AUDITIONS
GRADUATING SENIOR DIVISION
3rd Prize Winner: Christa Fields
ELEMENTARY DIVISION FINALISTS
Suzanne Arant
Mengmeng Fang
JUNIOR DIVISION FINALIST
Sara Lee
SENIOR DIVISION FINALIST
April Dai
SUPERIORS: Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Alex Chen, April Dai, Mengmeng Fang, Christa Fields, Tony Geppert, Emily Ho, Sara Lee, Molly McDade, Anna Osment, Kate Plaryer, Brendan Shi, and Emily Zhu.
PERFECT THEORY SCORES: Ian Anderson, Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Brandon Ho, Emily Ho, Allison Hofmann, Sara Lee, Molly McDade, Anna Osment, Brendan Shi, and Emily Zhu.
2007 International Piano Composition Contest, sponsored by the American College of Musicians (Guild)
FINALIST
Roddey Player "Terrors of the Atlantic"
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Ian Anderson "Medieval Village"
Ben Arant "The March of Jack Sparrow"
Suzanne Arant "The Dance of the Midnight Ghosts"
Hannah Clark "The Reply"
Allison Hofmann "Deserted Castle"
Molly McDade "Nocturne in f minor"
Brendan Shi "Nocturne in g minor"
2007 North Carolina Federation Junior Composers Contest
CLASS I (Ages 9 and Under)
WINNER: Alex Chen "The Playful Ghost"
2nd Place: Grant Tatich "Halloween March"
CLASS III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: Katherine Williams "The Fiesta Dance"
2nd Place: Anne Buie "Abigail's Haunt"
Honorable Mention: Kate Player "Daedalus' Maze"
CLASS IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Ben Arant "The March of Jack Sparrow"
2nd Place: Roddey Player "Terrors of the Atlantic"
2007 BEETHOVEN COMPOSITION EVENT
ELEMENTARY DIVISION Special Commendations!
Suzanne Arant "Dance of the Midnight Ghosts"
Alex Chen "The Playful Ghost"
Sarah Johnson "Dance of the Autumn Leaves"
Anna Osment "Animal Circus"
Jack Osment "Star Pilot"
JUNIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Madison Burke "Twilight Toccata"
Anne Buie "Abigail's Haunt"
Katherine Williams "The Fiesta Dance"
SENIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Ben Arant "The March of Jack Sparrow"
Melissa Shields "The Old Toybox"
Blair Williams "The Break Up!"
2006 International Piano Composition Contest, sponsored by
American College of Musicians (Guild)
WINNER: Hannah Clark - The Love Letter
WINNER: Katherine Williams - Mice in the Pantry
FINALIST: Anne Buie
HONORABLE MENTIONS:
Madison Burke - Variations of Autumn
Brandon Ho - The Departure of the Phoenix
Elizabeth Hunter - The Haunted House!!!
2006 FEDERATION JUNIOR COMPOSERS (State Contest)
CLASS I (Ages 9 and Under)
2nd Place: Rachel Witner - Trick-or-Treating!
CLASS II (Ages 10-12)
WINNER: Rose Murray - The Joking Jester
CLASS III (Ages 13-15)
WINNER: April Dai - In the Meadow
Class IV (Ages 16-18)
WINNER: Natalie Popovich - In Loving Memory of Lewis Vaughn
2nd Place: Richard Williams - Spanish Nights
2006 BEETHOVEN COMPOSITION EVENT
ELEMENTARY DIVISION Special Commendations!
Madison Burke "Variations of Autumn"
Brandon Ho "The Departure of the Phoenix"
Emily Ho "A Summer Irish Dance"
Anna Osment "Halloween Night"
Grant Tatich "Bats at Midnight"
JUNIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Anne Buie "The Marionette"
Tony Fang "The Summer Carnival"
Molly McDade "The Mystic Sea Voyage"
Melissa Shields "The Renaissance Maiden"
Blair Williams "The Silent Movie"
Katherine Williams "Mice in the Pantry"
SENIOR DIVISION Special Commendations!
Ben Arant "Napoleon's Last Stand"
Natalie Popovich "In Loving Memory of Lewis Vaughn"
Richard Williams "Spanish Nights"
2006 Charlotte Piano Teachers Forum Auditions
JUNIOR DIVISION FINALIST!
Molly McDade
SUPERIOR PERFORMANCES!
Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Natalie Clark, April Dai, Christa Fields, Brandon Ho, Emily Ho, Molly McDade, Anna Osment, Brendan Shi, and Grace Lee Simmons
PERFECT THEORY TEST SCORES!
Alex Chen, Emily Ho, Allison Hofmann, Anna Osment, Brendan Shi, and Veronica Waldthausen
2006 North Carolina Music Teachers Association Contest-Festival
DISTRICT SUPERIORS!
April Dai, Allison Hofmann, Molly McDade, Anna Osment, Natalie Popovich, and Blair Williams
2006 North Carolina Music Teachers Associtaion Contest-Festival
STATE SUPERIORS!
April Dai (Senior)
Molly McDade (Junior)
2006 American College of Musicians (Guild Audition Students)
Suzanne Arant, Madison Burke, Alex Chen, Hannah Clark, Natalie Clark, April Dai, Christa Fields, Emily Ho, Anna Osment, Molly McDade, Brendan Shi, and Grace Lee Simmons
2005 International Piano Composition Contest, sponsored by
American College of Musicians (Guild)
WINNER: Natalie Popovich - Variations from the Lost City of Atlantis
2005 Federation Junior Composers (State and Southeastern Regional Contests)
WINNER: Anna Osment – Midnight Spooks!
Class I (Ages 9 and Under)
2005 Federation Junior Composers (State and Southeastern Regional Contests)
WINNER: Natalie Popovich - Variations from the Lost City of Atlantis
Class III (Ages 13-15)
2005 North Carolina Music Teachers Association Composers Contest (Elementary Division)
WINNER: Suzanne Arant - The Old, Lonely Carousel
North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs
13 Consecutive Superiors! (1993-2005)
Deanna Lomax
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