SAPF SCHOLARS Information
For Pianists ages 23 and under
The 2010 San Angelo Piano Festival will be held Thursday, March 25 – Sunday, March 28, 2010 in San Angelo, Texas. Most activities will take place at Angelo State University, but the “Festival Finale” will once again take place at the San Angelo Museum of Art. This year’s festival will feature guest artists Dr. Michelle Schumann, an outstanding pianist and teacher from the Austin area, and up-and-coming violin virtuoso Iryna Krechkovsky collaborating with festival director Michael Schneider!
The SAPF Young Artists Program is now called SAPF SCHOLARS. The application process to become an SAPF Scholar is the same (see application form attached), but in addition to playing in master classes and performances, Scholars will have the opportunity to help SAPF ‘behind the scenes’. This could include assisting at guest artist concerts, helping setup for the Thursday night ‘Kick-Off” Party, and also helping to promote the festival. While not required, SAPF strongly encourages the Scholars and their parents to take part in helping create this successful event.
Each Young Artist will perform in one master class session, attend the collaborative session, perform in the showcase recital, and will receive complimentary tickets to the Friday and Saturday night SAPF concerts. Scholars are encouraged to attend all SAPF events.
Schedule of Events
Thursday, March 25, 2010 7:00pm-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’!
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
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
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
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