Biography
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Studied piano at Nebraska Wesleyan University and Michigan State University
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BM in piano performance, Michigan State University
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MM in piano performance, Michigan State University
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MM in piano pedagogy (education), Michigan State University
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Piano student of Rudolph Barta, Beth Miller Harrod, and Ralph Votapek (winner of 1962 Van Cliburn International Competition)
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Pedagogy student of Midori Koga
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Accompanying student of Yong Hi Moon
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Piano teacher since 1974. Taught at Beth Miller School of Piano, Lincoln, NE, Michigan State University (studio and class piano, 1999-2002), Michigan State University Community Music School (since 2000), and in private home studio.
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Accompanist since 1970. Has experience accompanying choirs, soloists (vocal and instrumental), MSBOA Solo & Ensemble Festivals, college level undergraduate and graduate recitals, MMTA concerto competitions, Suzuki string camps at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. Has served as a church musician. Is a regular substitute pianist for Lansing Symphony Orchestra.�
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Wedding/social event musician since 1970. Experienced pianist and organist for weddings, wedding receptions, anniversary parties, funerals, memorial services, and other social events.
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Proficient on the piano, organ, harpsichord, celesta, flute, and voice. Beginning cellist.
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Early Childhood Music instructor at the MSU Community Music School from 2002 to 2012.