Owner, Carmen Hall Studio of Piano
Teach 20+ students ranging from 1st grade to adult, beginning to advanced. Students have become piano majors, some receiving full music tuition scholarships at a university level. Others have presented recitals on Temple Square in Salt Lake City, received honors and awards in festivals and competitions at state and local levels.
Founder, Young Pianists International
Founded in 1996, the goal of this organization is to share cultural experiences and performance opportunities with other music students throughout the world. The group has travelled to China (twice), Japan, Mexico and Oregon (twice). Future plans include performances in Japan, 2014 and France, 2015.
Clinician
•Master classes taught for UMTA State Conference, Brigham Young University UMTA Chapter, Nebo UMTA Chapter, Provo Chapter of UMTA, Timpanogos UMTA Chapter, Encore Music Teachers Organization
•Presented session on Technic for UMTA State Conference
•Presented session on Business for Provo UMTA Chapter and BYU Student Chapter
Educator
• Learning Wrap Ups - developed music version of this educational resource used throughout the United States. Distributed through Alfred Music Company.
•Taught BYU Early Childhood Music classes for three years and then started classes, "Music and Me" for children and parents to enjoy together
•Taught Group Piano, Keyboard Harmony and Private Lessons while at BYU
Education
Masters Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, BYU, 1992
Bachelors Degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy, BYU, 1990
Ongoing Education - regularly attend National MTNA Conferences, Utah State Music Teacher Conferences, international piano competitions, state and local piano competitions, master classes, workshops, and local music teacher meetings.
Awards
Leonard Pennario Performance Award, BYU Pedagogy Award, Baldwin Fellowship Award
Performed with the BYU Symphony and Oregon Green Symphony.
Service in Organizations
Utah Music Teachers Association
Served as Music Link Teacher giving discounted or free lessons to those in need.
Served as Vice Chairman of Student Competitions, Chairman of Student Teacher Award and Chapter Vice President.
Encore Music Teachers Organization
Currently Theory and Ear Training Evaluation Chairman, 7 years
Served as President, Scholarship Chair
Music Teachers National Association - Permanently certified member
Church Musician – 3 to 5 hours weekly for 36 years
Assist with organ, piano, choir music for weekly meetings and special programs.
Train youth members to assist and accompany music for meetings.
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