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<div>The national finals were held in Denver, Colorado, at the national convention of the MTNA on March 31, 2008.<br><br>Avery </div>
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<div>On Mon, 7 Apr 2008 10:30:03 -0500 "Avery Todd" <<a href="mailto:ptuner1@gmail.com" target="_blank">ptuner1@gmail.com</a>> writes:</div></div>
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<div>Just saw this on the university music dept. home page from which I retired. From the studio of the head of the Piano Dept. there. </div>
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<div class="Ih2E3d"><span>The Moores School of Music proudly announces <strong>Jessica Wei Zhu</strong> winning first prize in the Collegiate Young Artist Piano Competition sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA). Ms. Zhu is a junior piano major from the studio of Nancy Weems. The national finals were held in Denver, Colorado, at the national convention of the MTNA on March 31, 2008. In order to compete in the final level of the competition, Ms. Zhu won both the Texas state level competition and the South Central Division competition of MTNA. Seven finalists from across the nation were invited to compete in the final event. The grand prize includes possible concert appearances, as well as a Steinway grand piano.</span>
<p>MTNA collegiate chapters provide educational, musical, social and professional experiences that augment the student's formal course of study, acquaint students with professional opportunities and career options in the field of music, and develop professional leadership skills.</p>
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<p>Had never heard of a winner receiving a Steinway! <strong><font color="#ff0000"> ME, NEITHER, AND JUST THINK ... I SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE ONE TO HAVE</font></strong></p>
<p><strong><font color="#ff0000"> TUNED HER PIANO ... Huuuuuuuummmmmmmm... Oh, well. Se La Vi. .... DT.</font></strong></p>
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