Congratulations 2019/2020 Scholarship Applicants!
2019/20 Scholarship Audition Winners Are:
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1st Prize
Michael Marder |
2nd Prize
Kayla Brown |
3rd Prize
Andy Wang |
Honorable Mention
JoJoe Ansah |
Honorable Mention
Torben Heinbockel |
About the 2019/2020 Scholarship Audition Judge
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Award-winning cellist, Ismar Gomes, has performed internationally as a chamber musician, and soloist. Hailed for his “impressive virtuosity, energy, and a handsome tonal range” (Berkshire Review), he has established himself as a captivating young artist, delivering exciting and innovative performances.
Recent appearances have taken Mr. Gomes across the US performing on a number of prestigious series, including many recitals with his Duo partner, pianist Wan-Chi Su, with whom he has been touring for several seasons. He has appeared at the Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, Evolution Contemporary Music Series, String Fest, Le Petit Salon, Early Music at St. Mark’s, and |
Old Town Hall Concerts, and many more. His recent collaborators include members of the Pittsburgh and Baltimore Symphonies, and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, as well as members of the Johannes, and Brentano Quartets. Also in demand as an orchestral player, Mr. Gomes was the Baltimore Symphony’s Fellow for the 2015 – 2016, and is a member of both the Virginia Symphony and the Delaware Symphony.
Always engaged in performing and commissioning new works, he has given 50+ world premiere performances. Among these exciting adventures, in 2014 Mr. Gomes made the premiere recording of a chamber opera by Pulitzer Prize winner, David Lang performing with the Harlem Quartet and guest artists; the recording was a Grammy nomination finalist. Ismar and his Duo partner, Wan-Chi, have worked with several outstanding composers – including Aaron Malone, William H. Weigel, and Aaron Jay Kernis – to produce and perform their works. In 2018, Ismar will give the premiere of a new concerto written for him, by James Lee III, in Philadelphia.
On faculty at several Universities, teaching is central in Mr. Gomes’ musical life. He was formerly faculty and guest artist for StringFest at Merkin Hall, Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary, CIM Summer Chamber Music, and Young Artist at the Three Bridges International Music Festival – he is currently a Faculty Artist at the Rushmore Music Festival, the Baltimore International Piano Festival, and CelloSpeak.
Ismar attended the Peabody Conservatory, studying with Alison Wells and Amit Peled. Previous teachers include Marc Johnson and Clive Greensmith of the Vermeer and Tokyo Quartets. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Stony Brook University, under the tutelage of Colin Carr. Mr. Gomes has appeared in Masterclasses for eminent cellists including Steven Doane, Janos Starker and Steven Isserlis, and was mentored in chamber music by the Jerusalem, Juilliard, and Emerson String Quartets.
Always engaged in performing and commissioning new works, he has given 50+ world premiere performances. Among these exciting adventures, in 2014 Mr. Gomes made the premiere recording of a chamber opera by Pulitzer Prize winner, David Lang performing with the Harlem Quartet and guest artists; the recording was a Grammy nomination finalist. Ismar and his Duo partner, Wan-Chi, have worked with several outstanding composers – including Aaron Malone, William H. Weigel, and Aaron Jay Kernis – to produce and perform their works. In 2018, Ismar will give the premiere of a new concerto written for him, by James Lee III, in Philadelphia.
On faculty at several Universities, teaching is central in Mr. Gomes’ musical life. He was formerly faculty and guest artist for StringFest at Merkin Hall, Performing Arts Institute at Wyoming Seminary, CIM Summer Chamber Music, and Young Artist at the Three Bridges International Music Festival – he is currently a Faculty Artist at the Rushmore Music Festival, the Baltimore International Piano Festival, and CelloSpeak.
Ismar attended the Peabody Conservatory, studying with Alison Wells and Amit Peled. Previous teachers include Marc Johnson and Clive Greensmith of the Vermeer and Tokyo Quartets. He earned his Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from Stony Brook University, under the tutelage of Colin Carr. Mr. Gomes has appeared in Masterclasses for eminent cellists including Steven Doane, Janos Starker and Steven Isserlis, and was mentored in chamber music by the Jerusalem, Juilliard, and Emerson String Quartets.
Rules and Regulations
I. Location And Date
The 2019/20 ARTIST Music Academy Scholarship Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 24 at Artist Music Center of White Marsh. Video applications may also be submitted (applicants can make an appointment to record their audition at ARTIST Music of White Marsh or Reisterstown).
II. Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
A. Applicant must be a currently registered private music student at ARTIST Music Academy.
B. Applicant must be at least four (4) years of age or older at the time of the audition.
C. Family members of ARTIST Music staff/teachers are ineligible and may not audition.
D. Online registration and payment of $25 application fee must be completed by Monday, August 19th, 2019.
E. First-prize cannot be awarded to the same student 2 years in a row. First-prize winners from the previous year who apply will receive an evaluation only.
III. Repertoire Requirements
Repertoire must meet the following standards:
A. 2 (two) contrasting pieces must be performed.
B. Total duration for beginning to late intermediate is 4 minutes or less .
Total duration for advanced students is 8 minutes or less.
The judge(s) may ask any performer who exceeds the time limit to stop--in such situations, the performer will not be penalized.
IV. Adjudication
One (1) or more independent judge(s) will oversee the scholarship auditions (number of judges will depend on number of participants. Comments will be given to all who audition. Overall quality of the performance will be a greater factor than how advanced the performer is. Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
A. Stage presence (appropriate attire, bow/curtsy, eye contact, smile, etc.).
B. Accuracy of performance (correct notes, rhythm, expression marks, etc.).
C. Musicianship (confidence and expression beyond correct playing).
D. Memorization (not required, but more points may be awarded to memorized performances).
E. Overall Impression of musical potential.
V. Awards
The following scholarships will be awarded to winning students:
A. 1st Prize: 50% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
B. 2nd Prize: 25% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
C. 3rd Prize: 10% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
VI. Award Distribution Rules
A. Scholarship awards carry discount value only and are not redeemable for cash.
B. Scholarship awards may be applied toward monthly or annual plan lessons only.
B. Winning students must remain in continuous lessons to receive the award. Winning students who discontinue* for any period of time will forfeit any remaining award amount.
*Discontinuation includes skipping payment during any month of the year, including non-payment for lessons missed.
The 2019/20 ARTIST Music Academy Scholarship Auditions will be held on Saturday, August 24 at Artist Music Center of White Marsh. Video applications may also be submitted (applicants can make an appointment to record their audition at ARTIST Music of White Marsh or Reisterstown).
II. Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
A. Applicant must be a currently registered private music student at ARTIST Music Academy.
B. Applicant must be at least four (4) years of age or older at the time of the audition.
C. Family members of ARTIST Music staff/teachers are ineligible and may not audition.
D. Online registration and payment of $25 application fee must be completed by Monday, August 19th, 2019.
E. First-prize cannot be awarded to the same student 2 years in a row. First-prize winners from the previous year who apply will receive an evaluation only.
III. Repertoire Requirements
Repertoire must meet the following standards:
A. 2 (two) contrasting pieces must be performed.
B. Total duration for beginning to late intermediate is 4 minutes or less .
Total duration for advanced students is 8 minutes or less.
The judge(s) may ask any performer who exceeds the time limit to stop--in such situations, the performer will not be penalized.
IV. Adjudication
One (1) or more independent judge(s) will oversee the scholarship auditions (number of judges will depend on number of participants. Comments will be given to all who audition. Overall quality of the performance will be a greater factor than how advanced the performer is. Participants will be judged on the following criteria:
A. Stage presence (appropriate attire, bow/curtsy, eye contact, smile, etc.).
B. Accuracy of performance (correct notes, rhythm, expression marks, etc.).
C. Musicianship (confidence and expression beyond correct playing).
D. Memorization (not required, but more points may be awarded to memorized performances).
E. Overall Impression of musical potential.
V. Awards
The following scholarships will be awarded to winning students:
A. 1st Prize: 50% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
B. 2nd Prize: 25% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
C. 3rd Prize: 10% tuition remission from Sep 1, 2019 through Aug 31, 2020.
VI. Award Distribution Rules
A. Scholarship awards carry discount value only and are not redeemable for cash.
B. Scholarship awards may be applied toward monthly or annual plan lessons only.
B. Winning students must remain in continuous lessons to receive the award. Winning students who discontinue* for any period of time will forfeit any remaining award amount.
*Discontinuation includes skipping payment during any month of the year, including non-payment for lessons missed.
2018/19 Scholarship Audition Winners
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1st Prize
Nicholas Tietje 
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2017/18 scholarship recipients:
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1st Prize
Andy Wang, piano 
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2nd Prize
Nicholas Tietje, piano 
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3rd Prize
Michael Marder, piano Nicole Marutyan, violin
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Congratulations to our 2016/2017 scholarship winners!
1st place: Bria Gibson
2nd place: Diana Zelaya
3rd place: Nadia Nazar & Nicholas Tietje
1st place: Bria Gibson
2nd place: Diana Zelaya
3rd place: Nadia Nazar & Nicholas Tietje
