Division 1 (ages 7-9)
Jenny Zheng, 1st Prize & Audience Choice Award

Final Round Performance Piece: Béla Bartók, Evening in the Country
Jenny Zheng, 9, started her piano lessons at the Seasharp Music Studio in Rockville, MD with director and pianist, Ms. Vivian Kwok when she was 6. Jenny was the first place winner at the American Protégé International Music Talent Competition Fall 2014 and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in April 2015. In October 2015, she won third place in the Asian American Music Society International Competition. In January 2016, Jenny was invited to the Bartok Music Festival in Maryland. She also played at The Russian Festival at Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Playing piano has added fun in Jenny's life. She enjoys it, and with this skill, she is able to perform at various community centers, at schools, and at other fund-raising projects. Piano has also helped her to stay focused, build self-confidence, and boost her commitment to hard-work.
Jenny Zheng, 9, started her piano lessons at the Seasharp Music Studio in Rockville, MD with director and pianist, Ms. Vivian Kwok when she was 6. Jenny was the first place winner at the American Protégé International Music Talent Competition Fall 2014 and performed at Carnegie Hall in New York in April 2015. In October 2015, she won third place in the Asian American Music Society International Competition. In January 2016, Jenny was invited to the Bartok Music Festival in Maryland. She also played at The Russian Festival at Strathmore Mansion in North Bethesda, Maryland.
Playing piano has added fun in Jenny's life. She enjoys it, and with this skill, she is able to perform at various community centers, at schools, and at other fund-raising projects. Piano has also helped her to stay focused, build self-confidence, and boost her commitment to hard-work.
Anna Bray, 2nd Prize

Final Round Performance Piece: Dimitri Kabelevksy, Sonatina No. 1, Op. 13 (mvt. 1)
Anna is eight years old and loves discovering the joy of music, especially the diversity of the piano repertoire. She started playing at the age of six, and over the past two years, the piano has become an indispensable part of her life. When asked what her favorite aspect of the piano is, Anna says "sharing music by performing and studying with my amazing teacher, Dr. Marjorie Lee". Her greatest achievements this year have been to play at the Hungarian Embassy and winning third place in the Robert Spencer Concerto Competition. She also received an Honorable Mention at her first Judged Recital. In her free time, Anna enjoys writing, riding her bicycle, reading, and swimming.
Anna is eight years old and loves discovering the joy of music, especially the diversity of the piano repertoire. She started playing at the age of six, and over the past two years, the piano has become an indispensable part of her life. When asked what her favorite aspect of the piano is, Anna says "sharing music by performing and studying with my amazing teacher, Dr. Marjorie Lee". Her greatest achievements this year have been to play at the Hungarian Embassy and winning third place in the Robert Spencer Concerto Competition. She also received an Honorable Mention at her first Judged Recital. In her free time, Anna enjoys writing, riding her bicycle, reading, and swimming.
Jessica Wang, 3rd Prize

Final Round Performance Piece: Moritz Moszkowski, Pensee Fugitive, Op. 94, No. 9
Jessica Wang, 9, is a third grader in Spark Matsunaga Elementary School in Maryland. She started her piano study with Dr. Marjorie Lee five years ago. In 2015, she won first place in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association Spring Piano Solo Competition, second place in the International Young Artist Piano Competition, NVMTA District Audition, NVMTA Concerto Festival and Ensemble Competition, and WMTA Viola Hartman Piano Competition. She received Honors in the 2015 NVMTA Sonata competition. Recently, she won third place in the WMTA Bi-Annual Bartok Piano Competition. Piano has impacted Jessica's life. Through playing piano, she has developed a love for classical music. She is also gradually learning how to face challenges and the importance of hard work.
Jessica Wang, 9, is a third grader in Spark Matsunaga Elementary School in Maryland. She started her piano study with Dr. Marjorie Lee five years ago. In 2015, she won first place in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association Spring Piano Solo Competition, second place in the International Young Artist Piano Competition, NVMTA District Audition, NVMTA Concerto Festival and Ensemble Competition, and WMTA Viola Hartman Piano Competition. She received Honors in the 2015 NVMTA Sonata competition. Recently, she won third place in the WMTA Bi-Annual Bartok Piano Competition. Piano has impacted Jessica's life. Through playing piano, she has developed a love for classical music. She is also gradually learning how to face challenges and the importance of hard work.
Michelle Wang, Honorable Mention

Final Round Performance Piece: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (mvt. 1)
Michelle Wang is 7 years old and a second grader at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland. She has studied piano with Mrs. Olga Kuperstein for two years and enjoys her piano lessons very much. Music become part of Michelle's life and playing piano makes her extremely happy. It is Michelle's dream that she can use her music talent to server the community someday. This year, Michelle won first place in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA) Piano Ensemble Competition and the Howard County Piano Ensemble Competition, she also won third place in the 2016 Young Musicians Inspiring Change Competition. In 2014, She won third place in the MSMTA Piano Ensemble Competition and MSMTA Piano Solo Spring Festival, second place in the Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Solo Competition and the Howard County Piano Solo Competition.
Michelle Wang is 7 years old and a second grader at Triadelphia Ridge Elementary School in Howard County, Maryland. She has studied piano with Mrs. Olga Kuperstein for two years and enjoys her piano lessons very much. Music become part of Michelle's life and playing piano makes her extremely happy. It is Michelle's dream that she can use her music talent to server the community someday. This year, Michelle won first place in the Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA) Piano Ensemble Competition and the Howard County Piano Ensemble Competition, she also won third place in the 2016 Young Musicians Inspiring Change Competition. In 2014, She won third place in the MSMTA Piano Ensemble Competition and MSMTA Piano Solo Spring Festival, second place in the Miriam Shields Gottlieb Memorial Piano Solo Competition and the Howard County Piano Solo Competition.
Annie Yuan, Honorable Mention

Final Round Performance Piece: Anton Diabelli, Sonatina in F Major, Op. 168, No. 1
Born in Ellicott City, MD, Annie Ming Yuan, 7 years old, began playing piano at the age of five with Ms. Olga Kuperstein. Annie won the first place in the 2016 Maryland State Ensemble piano competition and the second place in the Carmel Debit International Piano Competition 2015. Annie won the first place in the 2015 Maryland State Solo completion and first place in the 2015 Howard County Ensemble piano competitions.
Annie is a 2nd grader at Manor Woods Elementary School, MD. Besides piano, Annie also plays cello. She enjoys drawing, reading, dancing, rope jumping, rock climbing and making riddles and traveling with family. Through piano study, Annie not only learns how to play music notes, but also express herself in a musical way. She is also beginning to understand and appreciate the type of work ethic which is the key to successful playing.
Born in Ellicott City, MD, Annie Ming Yuan, 7 years old, began playing piano at the age of five with Ms. Olga Kuperstein. Annie won the first place in the 2016 Maryland State Ensemble piano competition and the second place in the Carmel Debit International Piano Competition 2015. Annie won the first place in the 2015 Maryland State Solo completion and first place in the 2015 Howard County Ensemble piano competitions.
Annie is a 2nd grader at Manor Woods Elementary School, MD. Besides piano, Annie also plays cello. She enjoys drawing, reading, dancing, rope jumping, rock climbing and making riddles and traveling with family. Through piano study, Annie not only learns how to play music notes, but also express herself in a musical way. She is also beginning to understand and appreciate the type of work ethic which is the key to successful playing.
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