Newsletter

Fall 2024

Hello dear friends!

I can’t believe how quickly fall has flown by, and it’s almost 2025!

I’ve had a great semester at both Catholic University and UVA, and was grateful to receive another grant from the Mead Endowment in support of my UVA piano studio! I’m also still teaching in my private studio in northern Virginia.
I was honored to perform again at the VMTA State Conference Teachers’ Concert in November. While there, I also judged the state level MTNA Junior and Senior Piano Competitions.
In summer 2024 I was invited to be a Festival Artist at Wintergreen Music Festival in Wintergreen, VA. What an amazing musical experience, including playing a patriotic pops concert with the Wintergreen Festival Orchestra for July 4th!

Other recent performances include:

Ward Virts Concert Series, Prince Frederick, MD
Tulane University Concert Artist Series, New Orleans, LA
Washington Piano Society, Silver Spring, MD
Catholic University, Washington, DC

I have many performances coming up in 2025. Hopefully one’s in your neighborhood! Check out my calendar for more details.

February 2025

Jordan Kitts, Fairfax, VA

Mildred McDaniel Series, Newport News, VA

Washington Int’l Piano Series, Washington, DC

March 2025

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Firehouse Theater w/Fuse Ensemble, Richmond, VA

Steinway Series, Bangor, ME

April 2025

Rappahannock Concert Assoc., Heathsville, VA

Meet the Artists, Reston, VA

Concert Artist Series and masterclass, VA Tech, Blacksburg, VA

June 2025

Davies Concert Series, Temple Hills, MD

Alden Performance Series, McLean, VA

Roulette NYC w/Fuse Ensemble, Brooklyn, NY

July 2025

JMCC Concert Series, Portsmouth, VA

Please consider supporting my trip to the MTNA Conference

I am so excited for the opportunity to attend the MTNA (Music Teachers National Association) National Conference in March 2025 in Minneapolis, MN. Attending this conference will significantly enhance my professional development as an educator. It offers invaluable sessions and networking opportunities that align with my goal of becoming a better teacher and gaining new strategies and insights to improve the learning experience for my students.

The cost of attending the conference is quite substantial, however, and I am seeking financial support to help make this opportunity possible.

I would greatly appreciate any support you can offer.

Thank you for considering my request.

VENMO PAYPAL

Or contact me for other options.

If you can’t help financially right now,

another great way to support me is to follow me on Instagram!

Happy Holidays! Here’s to a great 2025!

Thank you for all your support!

Francesca