Welcome to the San Angelo Piano Festival - an exciting classical music festival held in West Texas! We annually present guest artist recitals, masterclass and performance opportunities for young artists, as well as a state-wide composition contest.

The San Angelo Piano Festival presents their 6th season from March 25-28th, 2010. This year’s guest artists include pianist Dr. Michelle Schumann, hailed as “irresistible, smart and utterly captivating…” by the Austin American Statesman, and Ukrainian-born violinist Iryna Krechkovsky, who has been featured as soloist and chamber musician throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. In addition, SAPF offers master classes and performances for young talented students through their SAPF Scholars program.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, March 25, 2010    7:00-9:00pm
            SAPF Kick-off Gala – Come hear some ‘teaser’ performances by SAPF Artistic Director Michael Schneider, guest violinist Iryna Krechkovsky, and others! Hors d'oeuvres and champagne will be served, along with our infamous ‘Big Cheese’!
            Admission: $35/person
            Location: Recital Hall, Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 3 South Randolph (downtown just off the corner of Harris and North Bryant Hwy 87).
            Seating is limited: For Reservations – Please call 325-655-7873

Friday, March 26, 2010         7:30pm
            Guest Artist Recital: “Piano Fantasy” – Austin based pianist Dr. Michelle Schumann brings her extensive performing experience and critical acclaim to San Angelo to perform a program of Fantasies for the piano – crafted by some of the world’s greatest composers spanning four centuries. This is simply a program not to be missed by any music lover!
            Location: Eldon Black Recital Hall, Angelo State University
            Admission: Tickets $10/Senior and Adult, $5/Student
            Tickets available at the door

Saturday, March 27, 2010     9:00am-11:00am
            Guest Artist Masterclass: Dr. Michelle Schumann
            Location: Eldon Black Recital Hall, Angelo State University
            This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 27, 2010     11:00am-12:15pm
            Panel Discussion: "Carving your niche in Music" - Please join us for a fascinating discussion on making a career in music! Guest panelists will be SAPF guest artists Dr. Michelle Schumann and Iryna Krechkovsky, Dr. Eleanor Elkins from ASU, and SAPF director Michael Schneider as the moderator. There will be question and answer time for the audience toward the end!
            Location: Eldon Black Recital Hall, Angelo State University
            This event is free and open to the public.


Saturday, March 27, 2010     1:15pm-5:00pm
            Piano Masterclass: Michael Schneider
            Location: Eldon Black Recital Hall, Angelo State University
            This event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, March 27, 2010     7:30pm
            Guest Artist Recital: “Finger Painting” – Rising Star Iryna Krechkovsky will dazzle San Angelo audiences with performances of tremendous virtuosity and singing poetry. Collaborating on the piano with her will be SAPF Artistic Director Michael Schneider, a home-town favorite. One of the incredibly exciting elements of this program is the Texas premiere of “Finger Painting” – a new work for violin and piano by 17-year old composer, Molly Joyce, from Pittsburgh.
            Location: Eldon Black Recital Hall, Angelo State University
            Admission: Tickets $10/Senior and Adult, $5/Student
            Tickets available at the door

Sunday, March 28, 2010       2:00pm
            Festival Finale: Come and hear the SAPF Scholars in recital – these are talented, budding young artists from San Angelo! In addition, the winners of the 1st SAPF Young Musicians Competition held last November will perform.
            Location: San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts
            Admission: Free

The San Angelo Piano Festival is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Texas. All donations are tax deductible to the full extend provided under the law.

"This project is partially supported by funds from the San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council, the City of San Angelo, and the Texas Commission on the Arts, a state agency."

Young Musicians Competition

Composition Contest

SAPF Scholars Program (formerly Young Artist Program)

Festival Calendar