The Fulbright College department of music presents the 2008 Starr Young Artist Piano Competition, taking place this year at the Walton Arts Center and the University of Arkansas Music Department, with events Friday and Saturday, April 4 and 5.
The Starr Young Artist Piano Competition was founded 21 years ago by U of A piano professor, Carolyn Hickson. It is an annual competition featuring piano players ages 8-18 being judged by well-known artists and professors. This year the judges will be Seth Carlin, Chair of Keyboards at Washington University, St. Louis; Jeongwon Ham, associate professor of piano at the University of Oklahoma; and Jura Margulis, associate professor of piano at the University of Arkansas. Awards for the competition range from $100 for 3rd place beginners’ level to the Chancellor’s Award of $1,000 to the winning 17-18 year old participant.
The public is welcome to attend following events scheduled for this year.
On Friday, April 4th, Seth Carlin will hold a Piano Masterclass for non-contestants at 10:30am at the Walton Arts Center and Jura Margulis will perform a piano recital at 7pm at the Walton Arts Center.
The Finals Concert featuring young finalists who will be playing for First Place as well as medals and prizes will take place on Saturday, April 5 at 7:15pm in the Walton Arts Center.
Admission for these concert is:
- $10 for adults
- $5 for senior citizens
- $1 for students and children
For more information, please contact the department of music at (479) 575-4701.
