Master Lessons with Dr. Xiting Yang, Montecito International Music Festival, University of Arkansas - Fayetteville
Friday September 20 - Tuesday September 24, 2024
Dr. Xiting Yang is a pianist who fundamentally values expressivity and communication in performance. As an active concert performer, Yang regularly plays a wide variety of music as both soloist and collaborator. She has performed Gala Concerts in Candas, Spain, which were praised by La Nueva Espana, singling out her exciting concert of “strength and momentum,” and describing it as a “masterful performance that delighted a big audience.” Other engagements have included performances at Carnegie Hall in New York; Steinway Series in Tampa, Florida; Music at Midday Series in New Orleans, Louisiana; One Voice Music Series in Grosse Pointe, Michigan; Tutunov Series in Ashland, Oregon; Resonance Series in Seattle, Washington; Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concert Series in Chicago, Illinois; Gibson Centre Concert Series in Toronto, Canada. Over the years, Yang has claimed top prizes in numerous solo piano competitions, including Schumann International Piano Competition-Southern China Division; Chong-Sin International Piano Competition in Singapore; Indianapolis MMC Scholarship Competition; American Protégé Competition; Edward Auer Piano Workshop Concerto Competition; various MTNA competitions; and Indiana University Piano Concerto Competition. She received the President’s Professional Engagement prize and the Audience Favorite prize at the Seattle International Piano Competition, which included return engagements in Oregon and Washington. Ms. Yang is a frequent adjudicator of competitions, including the Seattle International Piano Competition, Claudette Sorel International Piano Competition, and the Oakland University Piano Competition.
Aside from her work as a performer and educator, Yang has created an ongoing online video series of piano interviews with prominent pianists and keyboardists, BACKSTAGE: The Life Behind the Music, which has been recognized for its excellence and contribution to the music field. She holds a BM from Indiana University, an MM from Rice University, and a DMA from the University of Michigan. Her primary teachers include Edward Auer, Robert Roux, and Logan Skelton.
A devoted teacher, Dr. Yang has worked with many successful piano students, helping them over time to find their unique artistic voices. She frequently appears as an invited guest artist at prominent music festivals such as the Palmetto International Piano Festival and the Atlantic Music Festival. She is currently on faculty at the Montecito International Music Festival and the Atlantic Music Festival. Dr. Yang has served as Visiting Faculty at Loyola University New Orleans and the State University of New York Fredonia. She currently holds the position of Teaching Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville.
Enrollment/Postmark Deadline: September 6, 2024
Location: All KCMTA 2024 Master Lesson Events (Lessons, Recital, and Masterclass) will be held at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153
Lesson Dates:
Recital:
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 3:00 PM
Masterclass:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Teachers may enroll intermediate through advanced level students anytime before September 6, 2024 (check postmark date). Please complete your registration at the link here AND mail your check early, as lesson times are scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis and enrollment is limited. Later received entries may not be able to be accommodated.
Lesson Rates:
Make checks payable to "KCMTA" and mail to:
Nicholas Dold, VP of Master Lessons
21324 W 95th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66220
Teachers may enter as many students, piano duets, and chamber ensembles featuring piano as desired. However, to accommodate as many studios as possible, initially, 3 hours of lessons will be scheduled for each teacher (4 45-minute lessons or 3 1-hour lessons).
Send one check from your studio, payable to KCMTA for the initial group of students. After the deadline, if more students can be scheduled, you will receive further instructions regarding additional enrollment and payment procedures.
Students ranging from intermediate through advanced playing levels are welcome (if you are unsure about how to classify your student, please feel welcome to contact VP of Master Lessons, Nicholas Dold directly at [email protected]). Students traditionally play 1-3 pieces. In order for a student to be selected for the Recital and/or Master Class, solo selections must be memorized. Memorization is NOT required for selections with multiple performers (duets, duo, chamber ensembles).
Special Thanks to this year's sponsors!
The KCMTA would like to thank Steinway Piano Gallery of Kansas City and Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church for their generous sponsorship of Master Lessons 2024! Questions or need assistance?Contact Nicholas Dold, VP of Master Lessons at [email protected]
Aside from her work as a performer and educator, Yang has created an ongoing online video series of piano interviews with prominent pianists and keyboardists, BACKSTAGE: The Life Behind the Music, which has been recognized for its excellence and contribution to the music field. She holds a BM from Indiana University, an MM from Rice University, and a DMA from the University of Michigan. Her primary teachers include Edward Auer, Robert Roux, and Logan Skelton.
A devoted teacher, Dr. Yang has worked with many successful piano students, helping them over time to find their unique artistic voices. She frequently appears as an invited guest artist at prominent music festivals such as the Palmetto International Piano Festival and the Atlantic Music Festival. She is currently on faculty at the Montecito International Music Festival and the Atlantic Music Festival. Dr. Yang has served as Visiting Faculty at Loyola University New Orleans and the State University of New York Fredonia. She currently holds the position of Teaching Assistant Professor of Piano at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville.
Enrollment/Postmark Deadline: September 6, 2024
Location: All KCMTA 2024 Master Lesson Events (Lessons, Recital, and Masterclass) will be held at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 7600 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64153
Lesson Dates:
- Friday, September 20
- Saturday, September 21
- Monday, September 23
Recital:
Sunday, September 22, 2024 - 3:00 PM
Masterclass:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Teachers may enroll intermediate through advanced level students anytime before September 6, 2024 (check postmark date). Please complete your registration at the link here AND mail your check early, as lesson times are scheduled on a “first come, first served” basis and enrollment is limited. Later received entries may not be able to be accommodated.
Lesson Rates:
- Intermediate Level: $60/45 min
- Advanced Level: $75/60 min
- Ensemble Coaching: $75/60 min
Make checks payable to "KCMTA" and mail to:
Nicholas Dold, VP of Master Lessons
21324 W 95th Terrace
Lenexa, KS 66220
Teachers may enter as many students, piano duets, and chamber ensembles featuring piano as desired. However, to accommodate as many studios as possible, initially, 3 hours of lessons will be scheduled for each teacher (4 45-minute lessons or 3 1-hour lessons).
Send one check from your studio, payable to KCMTA for the initial group of students. After the deadline, if more students can be scheduled, you will receive further instructions regarding additional enrollment and payment procedures.
Students ranging from intermediate through advanced playing levels are welcome (if you are unsure about how to classify your student, please feel welcome to contact VP of Master Lessons, Nicholas Dold directly at [email protected]). Students traditionally play 1-3 pieces. In order for a student to be selected for the Recital and/or Master Class, solo selections must be memorized. Memorization is NOT required for selections with multiple performers (duets, duo, chamber ensembles).
Special Thanks to this year's sponsors!
The KCMTA would like to thank Steinway Piano Gallery of Kansas City and Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church for their generous sponsorship of Master Lessons 2024! Questions or need assistance?Contact Nicholas Dold, VP of Master Lessons at [email protected]
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