The Glauser School of Music is proud to announce that Piano Professor, Dr. Donna Lee, was awarded a . Lee has dedicated her career to teaching students the art of piano, 25 of which have been spent teaching at 麻豆传媒.
Lee discovered her love for piano at a young age. Starting her journey at age five, she was fortunate enough to have her passion for piano fostered by her first teacher, Kathleen Vincent. Lee went on to study at the University of Maryland under Thomas Schumacher, then she attended The Julliard School studying under Rudolf Firkusny. She later went on to receive her DMA. at Peabody Conservatory where she studied with Julian Martin. She credits her love of piano and passion for teaching to the guidance of these teachers.
To Lee, teaching piano performance is a job of discovery. 鈥淪itting at the piano and looking at a score, I'm constantly discovering the brilliance of the composer, even in a piece that I might have played for many years.鈥 She strives to give her students the right set of tools to discover the richness of piano and to make ideal decisions while performing. When students face setbacks, Lee has encouraged them to seek inspiration from the world around them. Whether they attend dance performances, music concerts or theatre productions, Lee invites students to turn to those around them to foster their creativity.
The concert video is provided with permission by Brevard Music Center with BCO, where Donna Lee serves as artist-faculty during the summers.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a great honor to have been included in Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award,鈥 said Lee. 鈥淚'm especially proud of the fact that three of my former students were also included in this recognition, as they are incredibly vibrant in what they are contributing to the music community as well.鈥 Lee鈥檚 former students who were also awarded the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award include Kent State alumni Alexandre Marr, Yuka Nakayama-Lewicki and Julia Russ.
The upcoming Kent Keyboard Series concert will celebrate Donna Lee and her 25 years at 麻豆传媒. Some of Lee鈥檚 current and former students will join her on stage, performing and sharing their experiences. Join the Glauser School of Music on Sunday, February 23 at 5 p.m. for an unforgettable concert. Tickets are available through the Performing Arts Box Office.
About the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award
Steinway Piano Gallery Cleveland recognizes local educators each year with the . The STEINWAY Top Teacher Award is a prestigious formal recognition by STEINWAY & SONS that commends a music educator鈥檚 passion, artistry, and commitment to students. Exemplary piano teachers in regions throughout the country are selected to receive the honor.
STEINWAY & SONS has always been an avid supporter of music education. STEINWAY-authorized dealers have relationships with piano educators who teach a wide variety of genres. In 2017, STEINWAY launched the Top Teacher program to recognize teachers who have demonstrated a passion for inspiring young people in their musical expression, as well as a commitment to insisting that their students practice and perform on the finest pianos in the world. These teachers have been nominated by their local authorized STEINWAY dealership and are among the very best in their communities.