Recital Series Update
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the SSWPA decided to cancel the fall Piano Recital Series. Our host Carnegie Mellon University will be closed to public events until 2021. We are still planning to have the two recitals in the spring if the pandemic situation will change. The two spring recitals will be posted on the SSWPA website soon. We will send membership renewal letters in December, with the reduced fees of $30 for single membership, and $50 for family membership, for the first half of 2021-2022 season.
We are dedicated to continuing our wonderful mission of presenting highest level professional piano recitals, and promoting the young artists of this area, with a necessary short break. Please continue to support us, and stay safe and healthy through this pandemic.
We are dedicated to continuing our wonderful mission of presenting highest level professional piano recitals, and promoting the young artists of this area, with a necessary short break. Please continue to support us, and stay safe and healthy through this pandemic.
Young Artists Program UPDATE: July 16, 2020
Dear SSWPA Members, Teachers, and Young Artists,
The Young Artists Program of the SSWPA is unique, offering young gifted pianists from this area, opportunities that are not provided by any other local organizations. In addition to the various activities offered to students in the Young Artist Program, a Family Membership provides up to four tickets for each of the professional artist recitals.
The COVID-19 has made a huge impact in our everyday lives, as well on our organization. We are following all protocols recommended by the CDC, state, and local government for the auditions. Therefore we are postponing the Recital Series until February 2021, and the Young Artists Auditions until December 2020. There is a strong possibility that the auditions will be held online, via zoom.
AUDITIONS: Saturday December 5th, 2020, and Sunday December 6th, 2020, at a location to be announced later.
ADJUDICATOR: Dr. Henry Wong Doe, Professor of Piano, College of Fine Arts, Department of Music, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
ELIGIBILITY: Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School.
REQUIREMENTS: Each student must present:
- A memorized program of 5 to 15 minutes from the concert level piano repertoire.
- A SSWPA membership ($60 through June 2021)
- Teacher membership (single: $30, family: $50 through June 2021)
Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the two Spring 2021 concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition. Both the Piano Recital Series and the Honor Recitals may be in a “livestream” format, if the pandemic will require it.
Only students performing concert level repertoire will be considered for the Heinz Hall recitals. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends. During the season there will be master classes held by some of the Recital Series artists, and some renowned pianists from our area.
Due to the uncertainty of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra return to normal schedule, we will select a very small number of students for the Heinz Hall Recitals at this time. There will be other opportunities for the Young Artists, such as Honor Recitals, Master Classes, and Workshops. For our Young Artist events, we will keep you informed of any cancellations or rescheduling of activities as we draw closer to the dates. Please do stay safe and healthy during this most unfortunate time.
For our Young Artist events, we will ensure to keep you posted, as we draw closer to the dates, on any cancellations or rescheduling. Students should continue practicing to perfect their program during this down time from school and other activities.
We will miss seeing our members for the final Piano Series Concert. Please do stay safe and healthy during this most unfortunate time.
Sincerely,
The SSWPA Board
The Young Artists Program of the SSWPA is unique, offering young gifted pianists from this area, opportunities that are not provided by any other local organizations. In addition to the various activities offered to students in the Young Artist Program, a Family Membership provides up to four tickets for each of the professional artist recitals.
The COVID-19 has made a huge impact in our everyday lives, as well on our organization. We are following all protocols recommended by the CDC, state, and local government for the auditions. Therefore we are postponing the Recital Series until February 2021, and the Young Artists Auditions until December 2020. There is a strong possibility that the auditions will be held online, via zoom.
AUDITIONS: Saturday December 5th, 2020, and Sunday December 6th, 2020, at a location to be announced later.
ADJUDICATOR: Dr. Henry Wong Doe, Professor of Piano, College of Fine Arts, Department of Music, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA.
ELIGIBILITY: Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School.
REQUIREMENTS: Each student must present:
- A memorized program of 5 to 15 minutes from the concert level piano repertoire.
- A SSWPA membership ($60 through June 2021)
- Teacher membership (single: $30, family: $50 through June 2021)
Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the two Spring 2021 concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition. Both the Piano Recital Series and the Honor Recitals may be in a “livestream” format, if the pandemic will require it.
Only students performing concert level repertoire will be considered for the Heinz Hall recitals. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends. During the season there will be master classes held by some of the Recital Series artists, and some renowned pianists from our area.
Due to the uncertainty of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra return to normal schedule, we will select a very small number of students for the Heinz Hall Recitals at this time. There will be other opportunities for the Young Artists, such as Honor Recitals, Master Classes, and Workshops. For our Young Artist events, we will keep you informed of any cancellations or rescheduling of activities as we draw closer to the dates. Please do stay safe and healthy during this most unfortunate time.
For our Young Artist events, we will ensure to keep you posted, as we draw closer to the dates, on any cancellations or rescheduling. Students should continue practicing to perfect their program during this down time from school and other activities.
We will miss seeing our members for the final Piano Series Concert. Please do stay safe and healthy during this most unfortunate time.
Sincerely,
The SSWPA Board
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2019-2020 Season
2019-2020 Season
2020-2021 YOUNG ARTIST AUDITIONS
Information for the 2020-2021 SSWPA Young Artist program is now available! Click here to learn more.