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Winners! - Dallas Symphonic Festival Sonata Competition


The Dallas Piano Division Sonata Competition took place this year on February 22 at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. This well-known competition was also extremely demanding. I was delighted that ten students from our studio participated in this event. Two of them won awards.

Phoena Lin, competing in Elementary II group C, came in Fifth Place. Sophie Yang, competing in Elementary II group B, came in Sixth Place. Please feel free to congratulate them on the recital this Saturday, May 9, 2015.


Well-deserved congratulations to our winners and all our contestants! I am very proud of all our students who participated in this competition. Thank you for working so hard for several months on all technical and musical details. I am truly impressed by your commitment to excellence and your determination in pursuit of a higher goal.

Please continue to keep up the good work that you have begun. You will reach your goals and be recognized if you maintain your dedication to your music. Finally, thank you to all the parents for your sacrifice and support in this whole process!

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