Pianist Gabriel Neves Coelho is a recipient of the 2012 "Gary Smith Summer Professional Development Award".
April 9th, 2012
Pianist Gabriel Neves Coelho, a 2nd- year DMA student at University of Oregon was chosen among applicants from all campus as a recipient of the " Gary Smith Summer Professional Development Award". According to the Graduate School, the $3,000 awards are designated "for up to three outstanding master's or doctoral students pursuing academic, professional development, or training enrichment opportunities during Summer 2012. The activity would provide unique academic opportunities not normally available as part of the student's degree program."
Thus, the award will cover the complete expenses for his attendance at the "International Keyboard Institute & Festival" directed by Jerome Rose at the prestigious Mannes School in New York City this coming July, where he will have the opportunity to work with eminent pianists. For more information about the the Festival, please visit: http://ikif.org/.