Marilyn Morales, Pianist / Composer
Resume, updated 8-21-02
Teachers:
Piano: Maria Clodes Jaguaribe, Roy Bogas, Linda Byrd, Bela B. Nagy, Maria Luisa Martinez - Olano, Gustavo Ponzoa, Amparo Jones de Castro
Master Classes: Michael Tilson Thomas, Claude Monteau
Harmony and Composition: W. A. Mathieu, Dr. Robert Sirota, Richard Cornell
Schools: Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts:
B.S., Applied Piano Performance, 1985
Miami Dade Community College, South Campus:
Miami, Florida A.A., Piano, 1981
Awards and Competitions:
* Listed in "Quién es Quién", Hispanic American edtion of "Who's Who"
* Performed in 1990 Jose Iturbi International Piano Competition, Valencia Spain
* Finalist, Bookland Piano Competition, 1988, Portland, Maine
* Suzuki Scholarship, 1986, Suzuki Teachers' Association
* Boston University Scholarship, 1981-1985
* Miami Dade Music Scholarship, 1979-1981
* Miami Dade Honors Music recitals, 1980, 1981
* District Superior Awards, 1977-1979
* All-State Superior Awards, 1977-1979
Concerts:
* (United States) Solo recitals in California, Massachusetts, Florida, New York, Texas, and Louisiana.
* Performed with the Redwood Empire Ballet in Santa Rosa, CA
* Boston University-Bachelor's Recital
* Inaugural piano recital, The Friedman Center, Santa Rosa, CA
* Benefits piano recitals, for Canine Companions, Santa Rosa, CA.
*Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Rohnert Park, CA.
(International concerts)
Solo recitals in Valencia and Madrid Spain, and Havana, Cuba.
Television and Radio Appearances:
Radio KBBF, Santa Rosa, California; on channel 7 in Miami, Florida with Miami Dade Community College Chamber Orchestra and with "Collegium Musicum Renaissance Group."
Ensembles:
Piano duo with Kirk Whipple 1988 to Present
"Impromptu" classical trio 1986-1987
Collegium Musicum Renaissance Group, Director 1979
Teaching Positions:
* Private Music Instructor, 1988-1997, Santa Rosa, California
* South Shore Conservatory, 1986-1988, Hingham, Massachusetts,
Piano Teacher: Suzuki and Traditional
* Falmouth Conservatory, 1985-1986, Falmouth, Massachusetts,
Piano Teacher: Traditional method, Piano Class Teacher
* Miami Dade Community College, 1979-1981, Miami, Florida
Tutor: Music Theory and Sightsinging
Misc. Information:
A list of original compositions and arrangements can be provided upon request.
Additional references and information can be obtained by contacting:
Kirk Whipple & Marilyn Morales, Duo & Solo Pianists / Composers
8035 S.W. 26th Street, Miami, FL 33155
Email:
Pianistas2@aol.comWeb Site:
www.unconservatory.org