A piano master class will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at the Minnesota Music Teachers Association annual convention at Normandale Lutheran Church.
Our clinicians this year are Alvin and Angela Chow. Alvin Chow has appeared throughout North America and Asia as orchestral soloist and recitalist. In addition, he has performed extensively in duo-piano recitals with his wife, Angela Cheng, and his twin brother, Alan. Consistently praised for her brilliant technique, tonal beauty and superb musicianship, Canadian pianist Angela Cheng is one of her country’s national treasures. An avid recitalist, Ms. Cheng has performed solo and chamber recitals throughout North America, Asia, and Europe.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Students of MMTA members, with piano solo or duet performances, are invited to apply.
- There is no application fee.
- Please apply online (see below).
- A video audition must be submitted with the application.
- The composition must be no more than 7 minutes in length.
- The same composition must be used in the master class itself.
- The composition must be memorized for the master class, but does NOT have to be memorized for the video audition.
- Application deadline is March 21, 2024.
- Selections will be made and applicants notified by April 5th.
- Performers will pay a $25.00 participation fee, and earn 100 points towards the Challenge Award
- Performers and alternates will be asked to submit a photo and bio for the master class program, and to sign a media release. Teachers completing the online application should retain a copy of the media release signed by the student or parent/guardian.
QUESTIONS?
Questions about 2024 MMTA Convention recitals or master classes? Please contact
Tianyao Xie
tianyaoxiepianist@gmail.com