Piano Day
The UNO School of Music is pleased to announce the 2021 E-Virtual Piano Day, committed to bringing academic and artistic opportunities for student pianists to learn from outstanding piano teachers from all over the world. This action-packed day is structured by a series of masterclasses with the winners receiving a cash prize. A round-table discussion will take place in the afternoon.
Teachers and Observers
We welcome you to observe any of the activities during the day.
Cash prizes
First Prize: $150, Second Prize: $50, Honorable Mention
The 2021 Faculty
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Catarina Domenici, Kristín Jónína Taylor and Pierre Van Der Westhuizen
Deadlines to apply
Collegiate and Young Artist Divisions: October 22, 2021
Teachers and Observers Division: October 29, 2021
Questions
Contact kristintaylor@unomaha.edu
Schedule is subject to change. All times are Central Time.
Friday, November 12
7:30pm Recital by Antonio Pompa-Baldi on Zoom
Saturday, November 13
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8:50am |
Sign-in to Zoom Check-in Brief Opening Statement |
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9:00am-11:00am:
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Master classes with Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Catarina Domenici, Kristín Jónína Taylor, and Pierre Van Der Westhuizen |
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11:00am to 12:00pm: |
LUNCH BREAK |
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12:00pm to 1:30pm: |
Continuation of Master classes with Antonio Pompa-Baldi, Catarina Domenici, Kristín Jónína Taylor, and Pierre Van Der Westhuizen |
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1:45pm-2:45pm |
Round-table discussion with Piano Day faculty and students. Open for questions from students and observers. |
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2:45pm-4:15pm |
Final Master classes with Antonio Pompa-Baldi and Pierre Van Der Westhuizen |
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4:15pm-4:30pm |
Virtual tour of the Strauss Performing Arts building as led by students from the UNO Piano Studio |
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4:30pm to 5:00pm: |
Awards Ceremony for Young Artists and College Divisions |
Open to pianists enrolled in college or university.
As part of your application, you will be asked to submit a recording which contains two works of contrasting style demonstrating the musical and technical skills of the applicant. The recording should not exceed 15 minutes total.
Mail a check with a non-refundable application fee of $35 payable to “UNO School of Music - memo: Piano Day”
Complete an online application.
All accepted applicants will receive full tuition to participate in all activities.
Deadline to apply
Collegiate and Young Artist Divisions: October 22, 2021
Open to young pianists between ages 12 and 18.
As part of your application, you will be asked to submit a recording which contains two works of contrasting style demonstrating the musical and technical skills of the applicant. The recording should not exceed 15 minutes total.
Mail a check with a non-refundable application fee of $35 payable to “UNO School of Music - memo: Piano Day”
Complete an online application.
All accepted applicants will receive full tuition to participate in all activities.
Deadline to apply
Collegiate and Young Artist Divisions: October 22, 2021
Open to the general public who would like to observe any of the activities during the day.
Mail a check with a non-refundable application fee of $35 payable to “UNO School of Music - memo: Piano Day”.
Complete an online application.
Applicants in this division DO NOT need to submit a recording. Acceptance will be based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deadline to apply
Teachers and Observers Division: October 29, 2021
For more information or any questions, please email Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor, Piano Day Coordinator, at kristintaylor@unomaha.edu.
UNO Students may attend all events free of charge.
Recital by Guest Artist Antonio Pompa-Baldi
This event is sponsored by a Cultural Enrichment Grant from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media.