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.
Selected Proposals
Echoes Across the Atlantic: African Roots in Brazilian and American Piano Music
Elias Blake, Ísis Cardoso
University of South Carolina; Scott Price, faculty mentor
From Classroom to Community: Training Undergraduate Teachers in Preschool Piano Pedagogy
Lingjun Hao, Yajiao Liang, Isabel Mearini, Seohee Yang
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati; Lynn Worcester Jones, faculty mentor
Unlocking Creativity Through Pop-Chord Improvisation in Group Piano
Zhongyan Cao, Cassie Chen, Jiaming Liang, Cindy Ting-Yu Lu, Nawaporn Ruangthap
University of Kansas; Ivy Lu Wang, faculty mentor
Honorable Mention
Recoding Practice Habits: With 3-3-3 Method
Yi Yun Chin, Chuan Choy
University of Arizona; Grace Ho, faculty mentor
Thanks to All Submitters and Faculty Mentors
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati; Lynn Worcester Jones
University of Arizona; Grace Ho
University of Kansas; Ivy Lu Wang
University of South Carolina; Scott Price
We look forward to highlighting the outstanding work of pedagogy and collegiate groups and to foster global community engagement among our collegiate cohorts and faculty. Register today to attend the event!