Oakridge Park Piano Competition
Marketing2021-10-18T08:58:45-07:00Oakridge Park Piano Competition September 18th, 2021 Thank you to everyone who attended the Oakridge Park Piano Competition last month. Showcase, alongside Westbank and QuadReal, were thrilled to host 21 talented pianists to compete in the junior and senior finals. The Jurors Our renowned jurors for the event were Ken Hsieh, Patrick May and Noel McRobbie. Conductor Kenneth Hsieh, has gained widespread attention for his vibrant performances, making him one of the most exciting and versatile young conductors on the international stage today. The 2020-2021 season marks his 18th year as Music Director of the Vancouver [...]
2021 Practice Performances
Marketing2021-12-14T15:23:34-08:002021 Academy Practice Performances Featuring private music lesson students of Showcase Music Academy. ______________________ 2021 Dates: October 14th, 6:30pm, Vancouver November 26th, 6:30pm, Richmond Showcase Academy's Practice Performances provide students with the opportunity to practice performing repertoire in front of a small audience, and receive personalized feedback from the Artistic Director Carl Petersson. Students interested in participating should inquire with their private lesson teachers.
Performance Anxiety & How To Manage It
Marketing2021-10-08T09:45:34-07:00What Is Performance Anxiety & How Do You Manage It? What is performance anxiety? Stage fright has many faces and every musician has faced it. Pavarotti didn’t wish it upon his worst enemy. Birgit Nilsson wished for a small accident on the premiere night so she didn’t have to be on stage. Leopold Godowsky, who was famed for his pianistic abilities, was often found backstage white as a sheet, claiming he don’t remember a single note, and Sviatoslav Richter, one of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century, needed a plastic lobster to be able to perform. [...]
