Monday, May 23, 2022

Piano Performance & Music Cultivation Seminar (2 meetings) at the Horowitz Center for the Performing Arts at Howard Community College

 Piano Performance & Music Cultivation Seminar (2 meetings)

at the Horowitz Center for the Performing Arts at Howard Community College

Led by Gemini Piano Trio pianist, Dr. Hsiu-Hui Wang , this seminar series is held in an informal masterclass setting and covers all aspects of musical knowledge, wisdom, wellness, and piano performance preparation and planning strategies. This seminar aims to provide a fun and supportive atmosphere to help students build confidence, offers performing experiences, and nurtures their appreciation for music. Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and give constructive feedback to their peers.

The seminar consists of 2 one-hour sessions and an opportunity to participate in the post-seminar recital at the recommendation of Dr. Wang. The seminar sessions meet only during the spring semester from March - June. Occasionally, if necessary, the seminar session time may be extended to 1.5 hour to accommodate all performers with a short break. Eligible students may also participate in certain TMI recitals and HCC Masterclasses, as well as community outreach performance opportunities at the recommendation of Dr. Wang. The outreach performances may be counted toward community service credits. Please refer to individual schools for more details.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wang at hwang@howardcc.edu. Age - Ages 7 and up or upon the recommendation of the instructor. Minimum number of enrollments is 3 per semester. Maximum number of enrollments is 15 or at the discretion of the instructor.

$150/$25 fee

Piano Performance & Music Cultivation Seminar (4 meetings) at the Horowitz Center at Howard Community College

 


Piano Performance & Music Cultivation Seminar (4 meetings)

at the Horowitz Center for the Performing Arts at Howard Community College

Led by Gemini Piano Trio pianist, Dr. Hsiu-Hui Wang, this seminar series is held in an informal masterclass setting and covers all aspects of musical knowledge, wisdom, wellness, and piano performance preparation and planning strategies. This seminar aims to provide a fun and supportive atmosphere to help students build confidence, offers performing experiences, and nurtures their appreciation for music. Students will have the opportunity to participate in discussions and give constructive feedback to their peers.

The seminar consists of 4 sessions and an opportunity to participate in the post-seminar recital at the recommendation of Dr. Wang. The seminar sessions meet during the spring semester from February through June and during the fall semester from September through December. Occasionally, if necessary, the seminar sessions may be extended to 2 hours to accommodate all performers with a short break. Eligible students may also participate in certain TMI recitals and HCC Masterclasses, as well as community outreach performance opportunities at the recommendation of Dr. Wang. The outreach performances may be counted toward community service credits. Please refer to individual schools for more details.

For more information, please contact Dr. Wang at hwang@howardcc.edu. Age - Ages 7 and up or upon the recommendation of the instructor. Minimum number of enrollment is 4 per semester. Maximum number of enrollment is 15 or at the discretion of the instructor. Scholarship based on financial need may be available. Please contact Dr. Wang for more details. 

$290/$50 Fee


Saturday, September 11, 2021

Wang Piano Studio Student Honor List

 

Wang Piano Studio Student Honor List

(Partial List)

Students of Dr. Hsiu-Hui Wang


Tri-State Rockville Competition


Chia - Chih Jessica Hsin - Winner (High School)

Brianna Lan - Winner (High School)

Philip Wang -Winner (High School)


MSMTA Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Competition (3 piece)


Brianna Lan - 1st Place

Philip Wang - Honorable Mention


MSMTA Spring Piano Solo Festival


Rowan Cain - 1st Place

Brianna Lan - 1st Place

Jessica Qiu - 1st Place

Leo Du - 3rd Place

Chia - Chih Jessica Hsin - 3rd Place

Philip Wang - 3rd Place


Knabe International Piano Competition


Philip Wang - Semi-Finalist; Finalist; Audience Award & Honorable Mention


American Virtuoso International Competition


Philip Wang - Finalist



International Young Artists Piano Competition (Washington D. C.)


Sangmi Yoon - 3rd Prize & Best Required Piece Prize


Kennedy Center’s Millennium Stage Debut


                                                         Sangmi Yoon

(Premiered a composition by Li-Ly Chang, Capriccio for piano solo)

Ms. Sangmi Yoon is now on the piano faculty at Howard Community College


Enkor International Competition


Brianna Lan - Honorable Mention


OPUS National and State Music Competition


Leo Du - Second Prize (Maryland State)


MSMTA E. R. Davis Piano Competition


Sangmi Yoon (Collegiate) - 1st Place


HCMTA Miriam Thomann Piano Festival


Andrew Chen - 1st Place

Jessica Qiu - 1st Place



MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship Award (total 235 pts) 


Leo Du


MSMTA Keyboard Musicianship High Honors Award (O+ for 5 years) 


Brianna Lan



ABRSM Exam (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music UK & USA)


Emilly Bai - Grade 3 (Performance)



Royal Conservatory of Music Examination


Leo Du - Grade 10 (Highest level)

Philip Wang - Grade 10 (Highest level) Hannah Wang - Grade 7

Ava Di - Grade 4

Ellie Leung - Grade 4


Bravo Award for Outstanding Achievement

(Alphabetical Order)


Rowan Cain

Andrew Chen

David Chen

Leo Du

Jessica Hsin

Justin Liu

Brianna Lan

Jessica Qiu

Annie Shi

Philip Wang



Virtuoso Award 

(for vast growth in technique)

 

 Leo Du

Ava Di 

Maggie Holtry

Chia - Chih Jessica Hsin

Brianna Lan

Feng Ouyang

Uday Sidana


Vivace Award 

(for making swift learning progress)


Emily Bai

Rowan Cain 

Ava Di 

Leo Du

Maggie Holtry

Aiden Hsieh

Alyssandra Hsieh

Ellie Leung


Musica Award 

(for most growth in musicianship)


Emily Bai

Leo Du

Alyssandra Hsieh

Emily Leung

Feng Ouyang 

Patrick Davis


Sostenuto Award 

(for making consistent progress)


Emily Bai

Chloe Bai

Patrick Davis

Ellie Leung

Oliver Leung 

Armaan Sidana


Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Saturday, June 26, 2021

RCM PIANO PRACTICAL EXAM BOOKS (REPERTOIRE, ETUDES, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS )

 

RCM PIANO PRACTICAL EXAM BOOKS (REPERTOIRE AND ETUDES)



Reference only - Feel free to compare prices online.  

You can also purchase used copies


PIANO EXAM SYLLABUS FOR ALL LEVELS


LEVEL 2

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 3

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


L EVEL 4

REPERTOIRE (Recordings)

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 5

REPERTOIRE (Recordings)

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 6

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 7

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 8

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 9

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS


LEVEL 10

REPERTOIRE

ETUDES

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

FOUR STAR SIGHT READING & EAR TESTS