Students Shine at Emerging Artists Recital

Fingers were flying across the keyboard and proud parents were beaming in the audience as several accomplished students enjoyed the opportunity to perform as part of the Emerging Artists Chicago series on Saturday, June 3^rd. In conjunction with private students of the renowned pianist, Mio Nakamura, seven Merit piano, violin, and cello students performed with confidence and grace at the PianoForte Recital Hall in the South Loop. This concert featured students at all levels of learning, from only a few years of instruction all the way through those at the top levels of the Alice S. Pfaelzer Conservatory. Learning to be well-prepared for a performance is not a skillset reserved for only the most advanced; concerts like these provide opportunities for students at all stages in their development to put into practice their stage presence and poise.

“Providing the opportunity to perform at new venues such as PianoForte is such a boon for our students,” shares Pamela Shortall, Voice, Guitar, & the Marlene M. Bowen Piano Program Director. “It gives students new opportunities to step outside their comfort zone and challenge themselves in new ways.”