Local auditions ~ May 26-28, 2022 Steinway Piano Gallery & Fort Bend Music San Antonio, TX
The Piano Guild, (a division of the
American College of Musicians), was
founded in 1929 by Dr. Irl Allison.
Forty-six entrants participated in the
audition (then called a “tournament”) at
Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene,
Texas. Since that time, the Guild has
grown to more than 850 audition centers
where thousands of students enroll annually
in our international auditions, which are held
throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Our primary function is to establish definite goals and awards–in
noncompetitive auditions–for students of all levels, from the
earliest beginner to the gifted prodigy. With the exception of our
“special” programs, teachers have the flexibility to choose all
repertoire for student auditions. Students are judged on individual
merit, by a well-qualified music professional, in the areas of
accuracy, continuity, phrasing, pedaling, dynamics, rhythm, tempo,
tone, interpretation, style, and technique. Our purpose is to
encourage growth and enjoyment through the study of piano.
SUMMER AWARDS RECITAL JUNE 26, 2022 3:00pm
SHEPHERD OF THE HILLS LUTHERAN CHURCH
6914 WURZBACH ROAD
San Antonio, TX
“In 2008, I attended a Dreams Fulfilled through Music recital and knew at once that I would finally be able to fulfill my life-long dream of playing the piano.
As a child, I’d only experienced one failure after another because teachers had no idea about how adapt a curriculum to meet the needs of someone on the Autistic Spectrum. After seeing so many children and adults with all types of different challenges get on stage and perform with confidence, I knew that I could do it too!
I began playing the simplest beginner pieces nine years ago, and now I’m studying intermediate to advanced standard piano literature. Through the DFTM music program, I am able to perform in public and for others less fortunate.
Today I am also studying the accordion and learning the skills of ensemble performance. Now music has become the positive difference that has changed my life forever, rather than just that distant dream.
We largely rely on individuals gifts from generous donors. Are you willing to help make some dreams just a little bit brighter?