The Frances Clark Center celebrates the life and contributions of Elvina Truman Pearce (1931–2022)

This fund honors Elvina Pearce’s lifelong dedication to superior piano teaching and the principles of The Frances Clark Center. It captures her enthusiasm for educator development and her commitment to establishing impactful programs for future teachers. Resources from the fund are used to support emerging professionals with rigorous teacher education, enhance the teaching profession through specialized training, and uphold excellence in piano teaching and learning at both global and local levels.

Elvina Truman Pearce contributed immensely to piano pedagogy as a founding faculty member at The New School for Music Study, teacher at Northwestern University, and author of The Success Factor in Piano Teaching. Her profound influence extends through her students, compositions, workshops, and writing.


“We are overwhelmed and deeply grateful to Elvina for her extraordinary gift. This exceptional contribution establishes the Elvina Pearce Teacher Education Fund that is dedicated to the highest quality teacher education resources, programs, and courses through The Frances Clark Center. Through her generosity, Elvina continues to support the future development of the profession.” – Dr. Jennifer Snow, CEO and Executive Director, The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy


Photo credit: Raleen H. Horn

Contributions of any size are welcome and deeply appreciated. Make a secure contribution to the Frances Clark Center with any credit or debit card. 

If you prefer to send a donation by mail, please make checks payable to The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy, and write “Elvina Pearce Fund” in the memo line. Mail to:

The Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy
P.O. Box 651
4543 Route 27
Kingston, NJ 08528

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