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      Alan Chow

      Faculty: Alan Chow Musical Instrument: Piano
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      Alan Chow has performed in recitals and in concert with orchestras in nearly all 50 states, as well as throughout Asia and in Europe. He has been presented at New York’s Lincoln Center and Merkin Hall and Chicago’s Symphony Center and Ravinia, the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and Vienna’s Mozart Haus.

      He has also appeared as soloist with the National, Pan Asian, Utah, Oakland, Kansas City, and Omaha Symphonies and the Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Tulsa Philharmonics. Competition honors include Mr. Chow winning First Prize at the Concert Artists Guild International Competition and the Silver Medal and Audience Favorite Prize at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition.

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      During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.

      The master classes include the following:

      • Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
      • Opportunity to perform in student concerts
      • Access to a collaborative pianist
      • Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
      • Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
      • Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
      • Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
      • Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
      • Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
      • Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)

    Faculty

    Alan Chow
    Piano, Eastman School of Music



    Application Deadlines

    February 6, 2025
    Applications received after the deadline are accepted and processed until April 3, 2025, subject to availability.


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      • Ronan O'Hora à l'Académie Orford Musique
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