On Saturday, February 26, fifteen young piano students from the Maryland Conservatory of Music participated in the Maryland division of the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC) Junior Festival at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The festival is a musical event held in all 50 states, involving thousands of pre-college musicians nationwide. Students are grouped into categories based on the difficulty of their chosen musical selections. Each student plays two selections by memory in front of a public audience and receives a written critique and a rating from professional musicians. The ratings are Superior, Excellent, Satisfactory, Fair, and Needs Improvement.
All fifteen students study with pianist Elizabeth Borowsky at the Maryland Conservatory of Music. A professional concert pianist, Ms. Borowsky has traveled to over 35 countries performing in venues such as Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and directs the annual International Music Institute and Festival USA in Emmitsburg, Maryland. She has been on the Faculty of the Maryland Conservatory of Music since 2009, and enjoys sharing her love of music with her students. Under her guidance, all of the participating students from the Conservatory achieved a rating of “Superior” or “Excellent.”
This festival was a wonderful opportunity for students to grow and learn in their music through diligent practice towards the festival, showcase their talents in front of an appreciative audience, and benefit from the advice of professional musicians. The students, parents, and community can be very proud of their achievements.
(Names omitted from this online blog due to privacy)
