Press Releases
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Frances Clark Center Announces Piano Magazine Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: 23 September 2026
Kingston, NJ — 09/23/2026 — Piano Magazine Editor-in-Chief Dr. Pamela D. Pike will be completing her distinguished tenure in 2027. Her time with Piano Magazine has been marked by editorial excellence, innovation, and meaningful growth for the publication.
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Dr. Eden Brown appointed as new Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at The Frances Clark Center
PRESS RELEASE: 4 August 2026
The Frances Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Eden Esters Brown as its next Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Brown is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in culturally responsive piano pedagogy. Her contributions to the field have centered on expanding access and engagement in underrepresented communities through student-centered approaches that honor cultural…
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The Frances Clark Center Announces 2026 Community Impact Grant Recipients
PRESS RELEASE: 24 JULY 2026
The Frances Clark Center proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Community Impact Grants, recognizing community leaders and organizations whose innovative projects are expanding access to piano education and strengthening communities across the United States. Supported by the Elvina Pearce Education Fund, the Community Impact Grant invests in projects that expand access to…
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The Frances Clark Center Celebrates Phyllis Lehrer and Her Enduring Legacy in Piano Education
PRESS RELEASE: 16 JUNE 2026
Princeton, NJ – On June 6, 2026, The Frances Clark Center honored distinguished pianist, teacher, author, and pedagogue Phyllis Lehrer with a special celebratory concert at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton. The event recognized her extraordinary contributions to the field of piano education and celebrated her lasting impact on…
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Piano Inspires Kids 2026 Composition Contest Winners
PRESS RELEASE: 15 MAY 2026
Congratulations to all the student participants of the 2026 Piano Inspires Kids composition contest! It was our pleasure to review all of the video game scores and designs received—we were excited by the large number submitted in all age categories.
Winning compositions will be published in the Piano Inspires Kids Summer issue…
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Announcing the Selected Collegiate Connections Proposals
PRESS RELEASE: 14 APRIL 2026
The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections event:
- The Frances Clark Center Collegiate Connections Webinar: Friday, April 24, 2026 11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT.
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The Frances Clark Center Releases Easter Monday Swagger in Celebration of Juneteenth
PRESS RELEASE: 19 JUNE 2025
The Frances Clark Center announces the release of Easter Monday Swagger: Scherzino for Piano by Thomas H. Kerr Jr., edited by William Chapman Nyaho and Susanna Garcia. Published by Piano Education Press, this edition commemorates Juneteenth with the publication of a joyful, historically rich work that contributes meaningfully to the…
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Frances Clark Center Awards Inaugural Community Impact Grants Initiative to Support Inclusive Piano Education
PRESS RELEASE: 27 MAY 2025
The Frances Clark Center has announced the recipients of its first-ever Community Impact Grants Initiative, a national program supporting innovative, community-driven projects in piano education…
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Announcing the Selected Collegiate Connections Proposals
PRESS RELEASE: 23 APRIL 2025
The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce the selected proposals for our Collegiate Connections events:
- Frances Clark Center Collegiate Connections Webinar: Friday, April 25, 2025 11:00 AM-12:30 PM EDT.
- The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 Online Event: Saturday, June 7, 2025, 2:00-3:30 PM EDT.
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DEIA Statement
At the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, we stand united in our commitment to fostering an environment where diversity, equity, inclusion, and access are not only ideals but the very foundation of our practice. We recognize that these terms may hold different meanings for different individuals, and we approach them with humility, openness, and a willingness to listen and learn.
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The Frances Clark Center Unveils Historic Matching Gift Campaign
PRESS RELEASE: 30 JANUARY 2025
The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy proudly announces a historic opportunity to advance the future of piano education. An anonymous donor has pledged a $100,000 matching gift to benefit the Piano Inspires Legacy Circle and The Frances Clark Center Endowment…
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The Frances Clark Center Announces Endowment and Legacy Circle
PRESS RELEASE: 17 JANUARY 2025
The Frances Clark Center proudly announces the establishment of The Frances Clark Center Endowment and the launch of the Piano Inspires Legacy Circle. These initiatives represent a pivotal moment in the Center’s history, securing the future of piano education and advancing the mission to inspire and support the next generation of piano teachers and students worldwide.
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The Frances Clark Center Releases Weaving Sounds: Elementary Piano Pieces by Native and Indigenous Composers
PRESS RELEASE: 10 JANUARY 2025
The Frances Clark Center is pleased to announce our new publication Weaving Sounds: Elementary Piano Pieces by Native and Indigenous Composers, compiled and edited by Connor Chee and Renata Yazzie. This collection of beginner piano repertoire is written by the vibrant and diverse voices of Native and Indigenous composers from the Diné, Mohawk, Anishinaabe, Cree, Blackfoot, Jicarilla Apache, Choctaw, and Mohican communities.