Announcing the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

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We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. All are welcome to join us at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 to celebrate these extraordinary individuals.

The Frances Clark Center recognizes Barbara Fast, Susanna Garcia, Gary Ingle, William Chapman Nyaho, and Craig Sale as recipients of the 2025 Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award. 

Each of these recipients exemplifies outstanding dedication to the field of music and piano teaching. Their influential contributions in the field of piano pedagogy have impacted our profession across the country and internationally.

“We are honored to celebrate the outstanding contributions of our five Lifetime Achievement Award recipients: Barbara, Craig, Gary, Nyaho, and Susie. Each individual continues to have a profound impact on our professional field and community. In addition to their leadership roles, their dedicated service to The Frances Clark Center and our shared mission is long-standing and invaluable.” said Jennifer Snow, CEO and Executive Director of the Frances Clark Center.

We welcome everyone to join us at The Piano Conference: NCKP 2025 for a Gala Champagne Reception and Awards Ceremony on Friday, July 25 from 6:00-8:30pm to celebrate our 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winners. Click here to reserve Gala tickets.

The Frances Clark Center Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest honor and is presented on behalf of The Frances Clark Center to individuals who have made substantial and enduring contributions to the field of piano pedagogy and to the work of the Center.

Do you have research you want to share with the piano pedagogy community? The last chance to submit your teaching video, performance, e-poster, or Collegiate Connections project is Monday, March 31, 2025. Learn more at: https://pianoinspires.com/nckp-the-piano-conference/.

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