Young Artist Competition
The next Young Artist Competition will be held in the spring of 2013. See you then!
2011 COMPETITION RESULTS:
- Intermediate Division: Olivia Crocker, 1st (Gillman); Dakota Beard, 2nd (Rogers); Christopher Jendrey, 3rd (Rogers); and Honorable Mentions to Anya Bisesto, Riley Galante & Calysta Bauer.
- Junior Division: Noelle Farr, 1st (Gillman); Madison Asa, 2nd (Rogers); Tarra Winslow, 3rd (Rogers); and Honorable Mentions to Emily Shelden, Erica Walstead & Caleb Armstrong.
- Senior Division: Hannah Matsuda, 1st (Rogers); Kassia Joe, 2nd (Strickland); Rebekah Bublat, 3rd (Rogers); and Honorable Mentions to Anna Hastings, John Barrueto & Jonathan Gross.
* Thirty-seven students competed, representing 8 studios.
Past 2011 Event Information...
The Gig Harbor Young Artist Competition is designed to encourage piano students to strive for excellence in both their practice and performance. Our goal is also to foster a "healthy competition environment" where students can learn the value of giving their best, while at the same time learn to "cheer each other on" as a team. ("We're in this together!" versus "Me against you.") We trust this opportunity will promote high levels of both camaraderie and excellence in the Gig Harbor piano community!
Date: Friday, May 6
Division Times: 2:30 Intermediate / 3:45 Junior / 5:15 Senior
Location: Discovery Baptist Church
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2011
Cost: $5 for Intermediate Students / $10 for Junior & Senior Students
Judges: Dr. Lisa Lewis, Dr. Erica Minnimen (See bios below)
Contact: Chris Rogers (Parents/Students: please contact your teacher with questions)
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED: March 1 - March 31
COMPETITION DETAILS: (Read VERY carefully)
For students ages 11-19 (on June 30, 2011). Enter the appropriate division based on what your age will be on June 30, 2011.
There are 3 divisions: Intermediate (ages 11-13), Junior (14-16), Senior (17-19)
1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes will be awarded in each division as follows:
- Intermediate: $100 / $75 / $50
- Junior: $125 / $100 / $75
- Senior: $200 / $150 / $100Students perform 1 piece, fully memorized. (No time limit, although we encourage students to keep their piece to 5 minutes.)
One copy of music must be presented to the judges. (Lack of music will disqualify a student. Don't forget your music!) No photocopies allowed. Remove or cover both students' and teachers' names on the music.
Entry fees: $5 for Intermediate Students / $10 for Junior & Senior Students -- due to your teacher by March 31. Make checks out to your teacher. Please note that there are no refunds for cancellations. All entry fees go directly toward the scholarship prizes and costs to run the competition.
Arrive promptly 20 minutes before your division is scheduled to begin.
It is highly recommended (but not required) that students stay until the end of their division. Winners will be announced and awards given at the end of each division.
Misc. Details: Students should dress nicely for the competition and are expected to bow before and after their piece.
Bio for Dr. Lisa Lewis
Dr. Lisa Lewis earned a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree in piano performance at the University of Washington where she studied with Neal O’Doan. Prior to her doctorate she received a double master’s degree in piano performance and harpsichord performance. In the surrounding Seattle area she is often called to perform as an accompanist and also as a harpsichordist in early music presentations. She has performed with the Seattle Symphony in productions of the Messiah. She has also performed with the Early Music Guild, the Northwest Sinfonietta, Orchestra Seattle, and the Bellevue Philharmonic.
Dr. Lewis has also served many times as a judge for competitions and as an adjudicator. She has given presentations for various groups on harpsichord playing and on music education for the young. She teaches in a private studio in Seattle.
Bio for Dr. Erica Minnimen
Dr. Erica Minneman is a piano teacher, accompanist, and organist in Tacoma, WA. Teaching piano, music theory, and ear training, Minneman has been a faculty member at Georgia State University, Georgia Southwestern State University, and the University of Puget Sound. She earned master’s degrees in piano pedagogy and piano performance from the University of Illinois and a doctorate in piano pedagogy and music education from the University of Oklahoma. Her teachers include Edward Gates, Kenneth Drake, Jane Magrath, Reid Alexander, and E. L. Lancaster. Minneman is an active adjudicator and has authored articles on piano teaching appearing in Piano Pedagogy Forum.