Music Educators Association of New Jersey
Serving teachers and students since 1927
Two stellar performances by the 2023 Honors Students were presented Sunday, November 12, at the Randolph Performing Arts Center. Twenty-one teachers registered 64 students, of whom 51 were awarded Honors. The students performed incredibly diverse pieces by composers from all around the globe and the music reflected an evolution of over 300 years. Congratulations to the students for their outstanding musicianship and professionalism! And to their teachers who dedicate their time and expertise to nurturing these young musicians!
The teachers represented in this recital were Joan Bujacich, Rebecca Eng, Lisa Gonzalez, Tomato Harada, Kai Pangune Kim, Sherry Kim, Beatrice Long, Florence Liu, Michelle Uhler, Dr. Thomas Parente, Charlene Step and Sondra Tammam.
The 2023 Honors Students presented a diverse program of music from around the world.
A proud Dr. Tom Parente with his Honors Students (L to R): Ahalya Raghavan, Jackson Chiger, Jonah Gurtman, Lily Karacas and Luke Tourian.
Florence Liu with four of her five outstanding Honors Students.
The teachers represented in this recital were Elena Bartolf, Azar Gordon, Sherry Kim, Dr. Julia Lam, Beatrice Long, Florence Liu, Aziza Khasanova-Madaski, Nancy Modell, Sophia Ososkov and Stacie Yao.
The beaming winners with their trophies, proud of their accomplishments.
Talented brothers Jody and Choco Chen, students of Stacie Yao.
Dr. Julia Lam encourages her students to participate in high-level recitals. Here are five of her accomplished musicians.
THANK YOU!
JUDGES
Barbara Landi Hause, David Iskowitz, Amir Mortezai, Tracy Roskam, Yuly Verbitsky and Yuka Yanagi
~ County College of Morris for the use of their Music Technology Center for the auditions
~ The Music Den for the lovely Randolph Performing Arts Center
HONORS RECITAL COMMITTEE
Charlene Step, Chair
Ruth Pasquariello, Registrar
Helen Krotoff, Member
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The Music Educators Association of NJ is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization of private piano teachers founded in 1927. Our mission is to raise the standards of private music teaching throughout New Jersey, while encouraging musical excellence and instilling a love of music in our students.
