FGCU/Steinway Piano Competition
The 2012 FGCU/Steinway Piano Competition will take place on Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st. The compeition is open to Southwest Florida piano students ages 6 to 18. Over $100,000 in scholarship awards have been presented to date. For more information please contact the Competition Chairwoman, Meghan Brachle at (239) 498-9884.
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2011 Competition Winners
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The 2011 FGCU/Steinway Piano Competition Winners' Recital took place on Sunday May 15th at FGCU's new U. Tobe Recital Hall. Sixteen finalists, selected from over 70 students played their winning pieces and were awarded trophies, certificates and scholarships totalling $5,000. The event was emceed by Greg Billings and awards were presented by
Competition Chairperson Meghan Brachle. Competition Director, Dr. Michael Baron of FGCU's Bower School of Music, spoke on the benefits of music education.
According to Steinway Piano Society Founder Greg Billings, "It is an honor to conduct this competition and we are grateful to the Bower School of Music, our generous sponsors, and the piano teachers who helped make it possible. This is a great opportunity for students to showcase their dedication and talent. We hope this inspires them to keep practicing and performing!"
Competition Sponsors:
FGCU Foundation
Ron R. and Mary Jane Schneider Foundation
RBC Bank
Advanced Air and Refrigeration
Robert and Coyeen Lawton
Paul and Peggy Rowley
Lyla Yerneni, M.D.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Altieri
Jeannette Boucher
Barbara Burris
Judy Gerlach - The Piano Education Studio
JoAnn and Harold Henderson
Dr. and Mrs. E. Michael McGowan
Mert Mynhier
Evelyn Spies
Winners:
Mary Jane Schneider Outstanding Music Award (Overall Winner): Noah Waddell
Early Elementary
1st - Roger Wang
2nd - Rafaella Daniyar
3rd - Jonah Berg
HM - Rachel Salvatori
Late Elementary
1st - Noah Waddell
2nd - Olivia Yang
3rd - Martin Smith
HM - Cynthia Sheng
Junior
1st - Colleen Kilpatrick
2nd - Madelyn Diller
3rd - Daria Park
HM - Bennett Lanni
Senior
1st - Kevin Boyd
2nd - Joseph Lang, Jr.
3rd - Julian Gonzales
HM - Christina Placke