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Previous Outreach Programs:

June 29, 2007, 11:45 a.m. - Armstrong Community Music School Thales Smith performed for young day campers. June 28, 2007, 12:05 p.m. - Central Presbyterian’s Thursday Noonday Concert Series Austin Young Concert Artists June 21, 2007, 12:05 p.m. - Central Presbyterian’s Thursday Noonday Concert Series Jonathan Chang, violin, performed the 3rd mov. of Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto. October 22, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - Lakeway Performing Arts Center The Emily Fung and Brian Park Piano Duo joined Saida Kafarova and Desiree Bakke in "Mozart Goes to Town" by Australian composer Clifford Benson, on two pianos eight hands. In the same concert, Emily Fung performed Piano Concerto by Moritz Moszkowski. October 15, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - Umlauf Sculpture Garden Angela Lin, Kevin Lin, and Alexander Yau September 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m. - Lakeway Activity Center Pianist Stephanie Chen in a recital sponsored by The City of Lakeway Arts Committee September 10, 2006, 1:00 p.m. - Umlauf Sculpture Garden Partners at Umlauf Sculpture Garden hosting Austin Museum Day were honored to have Austin Young Artists Thales Smith, Alexander St. Angelo, Jonathan Chang, Aisling Grogan, Sara Sasaki, Lillian Matchett, and Michael Spagon perform for nearly 1200 guests. The highlight of the afternoon was watching young audience members mold with their hands a pinch pot while Young Artist Alexander St. Angelo molded Bach on his violin! It was truly a spectacular afternoon filled with music, art and a nice breeze. Nelie Plourde, curator for Umlauf said, "I will not forget this extraordinary experience." Thank you to all of the parents, siblings, and friends who were present to support and listen to these amazing young people. July 21, 2006, 1:05 p.m. - Armstrong Community Music School Pianist Lori Woo played Innocence by Burgmuller, Presto from Sonatina Op. 157, No. 4 by Spindler, The Song of Twilight by Nakada, Spiritoso from Sonatina in C, Op. 36, No. 3 by Clementi, and Ballade by Burgmuller. A message from the Outreach Coordinator at the Armstrong Community Music School: "It has been a wonderful pleasure and gift to have Austin Young Artists Concert visit the Armstrong Music School Summer Music Camps. The performers inspired our camp kids to keep pursuing their musical goals. It also showed them that these super talented kids from Austin Young Artists were kids just like them. I think it helped them see that they too could achieve whatever they want. I was very impressed with the level of talent in these children one after the next. Patches King did a great job representing these artists as well as Austin Young Artists Concert. She is an amazing asset to this community. I look forward to a long relationship between AYAC and ACMS." -Liz Cass July 12, 2006 - Armstrong Community Music School Pianist Leslie Chang played Theme & Variation by Chaminade, Vision Fugitives, No. 10 by Prokofiev, and Vascongada by Granados. Pianist Eric Wei played Prelude & Fugue No. 2 in c by J.S. Bach, Prelude No. 15 in D-flat by Chopin, and a movement of Sonata in D, K. 311 by Mozart. The audience consisted of 32 day campers and 7 administrators and there was a lot of family support that day for the performers. Ms. Patches King announced, facilitated discussion, and closed the program. As one day camper said, "That music just made me feel happy!" Another asked, "Can they do it again?" So, in fact, Eric and Leslie got up again and played a shorter version of their programs so the Armstrong day campers could get a closer look. Leslie and Eric, with articulation, answered questions like, "How long have you been playing the piano?" and "How long does it take you to memorize your pieces?" October 8, 2004, 7:00 p.m. - Westminster Manor (Harris Bell Hall) featuring Aaron Graves, violin, Aimeng Ji, piano, and Marie Feng, piano March 26, 2004, 7:00 p.m. - Westminster Manor (Harris Bell Hall) Pianist Stephanie Chen played Menotti's Ricercare and Toccata. Harpist Sarah Tadlock played Minuet by Bach and Allegro by Haydn. Pianist Benjamin Laude played Kent Kennan's Three Preludes. Violinist Florence Chen and pianist Stephanie Chen played Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen. Benjamin was the emcee for this concert. January 16, 2004, 8:30 a.m. - Clint Small Middle School The Westlake High School String Quartet played their Schubert Quartet (1st mvt) Pianist Michael Richardson played Gigue from Partita I by Bach. Violinist Emily Quitta-Carney and Pianist Joseph Choi played Saint Saens' Rondo Cappricioso. Melissa Evans taught the (large!) audience and announced the concert.

(Schedule of Upcoming KMFA Broadcasts)

Monthly Radio Series on KMFA:

"Benjamin Laude was chosen as the first performer to represent the Austin Young Artist Winners on what will be a monthly series on KMFA-FM radio. Benjamin appeared on Tuesday night's "Classical Austin" program (April 20, 2004) and was interviewed by KMFA's Diane Donavan. He performed Chopin's 2nd scherzo. Future performers on this program will be Michael Richardson, student of Irina Hicks, and Millie Shi, student of Dr. Eric Hicks.

Benjamin Laude will be pursuing his bachelor of music degree at Rice University's prestigious Shepard School of Music beginning in September. Benjamin was one of only 3 entering freshmen pianists accepted this year by the Shepard School which has a combined enrollment of 35 graduate and undergraduate pianists. Benjamin will continue his piano studies there with Dr. Robert Roux." - From the Austin District Music Teachers Association newsletter

PREVIOUS PROGRAMS:

• August 3, 2008: guitarist Ryan Voldstad

• February 18, 2007: guitarist Thales Smith

• July 17, 2006: hornist Tim Martin

• May 14, 2006: pianist Eric Wei

• March 8, 2005: violinist Florence Chen accompanied by pianist Stephanie Chen

• February 8, 2005: pianist Stephanie Chen playing the first movement from Sonata in D, K. 576 by Mozart, Alborada del Gracioso from Miroirs by Ravel, and Ballade No. 2 in F minor by Chopin

• November 23, 2004: pianist Michael Richardson playing the Gigue from Bach Partita #1 and the first movement of Beethoven Sonata Op. 14 No. 2

• October 12, 2004: pianist Marie Feng

• September 7, 2004: pianist Millie Shi playing "Aufshwung" by Robert Schumann

• August 10, 2004: harpist Sarah Tadlock playing "Petite Etude" by Van Veachton Rogers

• July 13, 2004: soprano Katherine Mossman and pianist Milli Shi

• June 22, 2004: pianist Krill Bersuker playing Rachmaninoff's Preludes Op. 32, Nos. 12, 10, and 2, and Shschedrin's Basso Ostinato

• May 18, 2004: pianist Joseph Choi

(Schedule of Upcoming Performances)

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