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McCarty Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666 The Juilliard School 512.392.6450 www.sanmarcos.embassysuites.com Services and Amenities: 283 Two-Room Suites Complimentary Cooked-to-Order Breakfast Boris Slutsky Marina Lomazov Complimentary Manager’s Reception The Peabody Institute University of South Carolina Outdoor Heated Pool 78,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space Complimentary Transportation to and from Outlet Centers Washington García Jason Kwak Anton Nel Festival Founder and Director Festival Associate Director University of Texas at Austin Texas State University Texas State University June 1–9, 2013 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 36 1 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival ,1$*5($7$0(5,&$168&&(666725<%(*$1 7+$76725<&217,18(672'$< The Planets on Your Radio ,Q*HUPDQLPPLJUDQW+HQU\(6WHLQZD\ LQ1HZ<RUN&LW\6WHLQZD\ 6RQVFRQWLQXHV IRXQGHG6WHLQZD\ 6RQVLQ1HZ<RUN&LW\ WRHPSOR\DVNLOOHGORFDOZRUNIRUFHWKDWXVHV ZLWKWKHJRDORIEXLOGLQJWKHEHVWSLDQRSRVVLEOH PDQ\WHFKQLTXHVZKLFKKDYHEHHQSDVVHG ,QWKHSXUVXLWRIWKDWJRDOKHEHJDQRQHRIWKH GRZQIRUJHQHUDWLRQVLQFUHDWLQJWKHVH JUHDW$PHULFDQVXFFHVVVWRULHV0DQ\WKLQJV PDJQLƂFHQWLQVWUXPHQWV7KHRULJLQDOYLVLRQ KDYHFKDQJHGuLQ1HZ<RUNDQGDURXQGWKH DQGJRDORI+HQU\(6WHLQZD\WR ZRUOGuRYHUWKHFRXUVHRIPRUHWKDQDFHQWXU\ EXLOGWKHEHVWSLDQRSRVVLEOH DQGDKDOI+RZHYHUDW6WHLQZD\ 6RQVPDQ\ FRQWLQXHVRQDVWKHJRDODQGYLVLRQ LPSRUWDQWWKLQJVUHPDLQHGWKHVDPH6WHLQZD\ RIPDQ\7KHJUHDW$PHULFDQ SLDQRVFRQWLQXHWREHKDQGFUDIWHGZLWKSULGH VXFFHVVVWRU\FRQWLQXHV 72/($51025($%2877+(67(,1:$<6725<9,6,767(,1:$<&20 67(,1:$< 6216s21(67(,1:$<3/$&(s/21*,6/$1'&,7<1<s:::67(,1:$<&20 2 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 35 Sponsors Bronze (up to $1,000) Texas State Symphony Welcome Ms. Cristina Carvajal WHR Architects College of Fine Arts and As directors of the fourth Texas State International Piano Festival Communication Silver (up to $5,000) festival, we are delighted to welcome you to San Marcos and to First Presbyterian Church of City of San Marcos Texas State University. San Marcos Classical Artist Development Th e third festival was an overwhelming success. Not only did we surpass Mr. and Mrs. John Fibiger Foundation our already high standard for participants, we were also extremely International Study Programs Embassy Suites fortunate and proud to host a new faculty member from University Mariposa Apartment Homes Grupo Equinoccio (Ecuador) of South Carolina, Dr. Marina Lomazov. Th is year, we are proud to have Dr. Anton Nel, Dr. Sohyoung Park and Dr. Joseph Rackers join Mochas and Javas Texas Commission on the Arts our faculty along with presentations by Dr. Ludim Pedroza and Dr. So Th e Rose Petroff Foundation Texas Public Radio Young Yoon. Further, we are equally delighted to host NPR’s famed Reliable Air of San Marcos Texas State School of Music program “From the Top” with host Christopher O’Riley. Dr. and Mrs. John Schmidt San Marcos Daily Record We are delighted to host 38 young artists and college students Dr. and Mrs. Nico Schuler Steinway and Sons representing all corners of this world. During the next eight days, you Drs. Glenn and Marsha Staats Mr. Walter Wright all will be immersed in an array of artistic events of the highest quality, Mrs. Cindy Smiley combined with extracurricular activities that will enable you to grow Strait Music Company Gold ($5,000 and above) musically while developing lifelong friends and colleagues in music. Texas State Copy Cats We are as always equally proud to host a terrifi c group of auditors Classical 89.5 FM KMFA, Austin comprised of some of the fi nest pianists and music teachers in the state of Texas. Th ank you for your indefatigable support of the students. We hope you will all enjoy everything that the festival has to off er. We believe it will foster your artistic development while helping you create a national and an international network of piano lovers from varied backgrounds. Our faculty and staff look forward to sharing unforgettable moments with you as well as establishing friendships that will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Dr. Washington García Dr. Jason Kwak Festival Director Festival Associate Director College of Fine Arts and Communication The Texas State University System Board of Regents Donna N. Williams, Chairman, Arlington • Ron Mitchell, Vice Chairman, Horseshoe Bay • Charlie Amato, San Antonio • Dr. Jaime R. Garza, San Antonio • Kevin J. Lilly, Houston • David Montagne, Beaumont • Vernon Reaser III, Bellaire • Rossanna Salazar, Austin • William F. Scott, Nederland • Matthew Russell, Student Regent, San Marcos • Dr. Brian McCall, Chancellor 34 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 3 From the President To all participants and guests of the International Piano Festival: Welcome to Texas State University! We are a diverse university committed to excellence in the arts. We are proud of the vibrant and growing international perspective and range of activities that we off er our students and the community. We applaud Professors Washington García and Jason Kwak for their vision in establishing an annual International Piano Festival, and we are delighted to host the festival. Th e School of Music at Texas State University is an exciting place where students feel at home and are motivated to reach their full potential. You will be immersed in a unique musical environment to create art, develop your talents, and make th lifelong friends. 5 Th e entire university community is looking forward to a weeklong festival fi lled with beautiful piano music performed by students and artists from around the world. Th e community also looks forward to the teaching and presentations by distinguished faculty gathered from across the country. I know that I speak for the entire campus as I wish you all the best in your musical achievements. Sincerely, Dr. Denise M. Trauth President May 31– June 8, 2014 For more information, visit: www.music.txstate.edu/piano/txipf 4 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 33 From the Mayor On behalf of the City of San Marcos, welcome to our beautiful community for the fourth annual Texas State International Piano Festival! Our citizens are honored to have distinguished musicians from around the nation and around the world perform at our great university. Th is prestigious event is providing an outstanding symposium for talented piano students, competition and instruction, along with faculty members from Juilliard, Peabody, Rice, University of Texas, South Carolina, and Texas State University. We want to express our sincere thanks to Dr. Washington García and Dr. Jason Kwak, members of the Texas State music faculty, who are coordinating this signifi cant event. Th e San Marcos community is delighted to serve as the host community for such a wonderful festival. While you are here, we invite you to enjoy the many amenities of San Marcos including the spectacular Texas Hill Country, our beautiful spring-fed river, our historic downtown, our own homegrown music ventures and the best shopping opportunities in the Southwestern United States! You have our best wishes for a wonderful stay in San Marcos and success at the Texas State University International Piano Festival. Sincerely, Daniel Guerrero Mayor of San Marcos 32 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 5 College of Fine Arts and Communication From the Dean Piano Department On behalf of the faculty, staff , and students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication, I am pleased to welcome you to the Texas State International Piano Festival., Th e artistry of Degrees Offered Dr. Washington Garcia and Dr. Jason Kwak, coupled with an • Bachelor of Arts in Music outstanding array of performers and lecturers ensure that this year’s festival will exceed your highest expectations. • Bachelor of Music in Performance, Jazz Studies, and all-level Teacher Certifi cation We want you to enjoy your week in San Marcos. Tube the river, visit the library, art galleries, theatre and recital halls on the Texas • Master of Music in Performance State campus, enjoy the pizza party and your free time to simply • Master of Music with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy “kick back” and enjoy the fantastic Central Texas weather. Most • Master of Music in Music Education of all, gain new insights and develop new skills through the master classes, presentations, recitals, and interactions with Auditions other festival participants. • Dates for 2014-15 Over the next few days you all will experience an unforgettable festival as you join students from around the world. 2/1/2014 3/1/2014 3/22/2014 Th ank you for being here. Prospective piano students unable to audition in person due Sincerely, to geographic distances may choose to submit a recent DVD Dr. Timothy Mottet recording meeting the audition repertoire requirements. Dean of the College of Fine Arts and Communication Scholarships are awarded on a merit basis. Out-of-state waivers are also available for those applying outside of Texas. Graduate students may also apply for an assistantship depending on availability and qualifi cations. For more information please, visit: www.music.txstate.edu/piano 6 | 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival 4th Annual Texas State International Piano Festival | 31 Texas State International Festival Faculty Washington