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Laura Silverman

Beachwood,OH

Summary

I am an accomplished pianist with a rich and diverse history. As a winner of prestigious international piano competitions, I also aim to inspire engaging performances that inspire and transport the listener in diverse musical settings.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Church Pianist

First Church of Christian Science
09.2024 - Current

Enhance congregation's worship experience by expertly performing piano during services and holidays.

Temple Pianist

Temple Israel
09.2010 - 05.2018

Enhanced congregational participation by providing musical accompaniment for Friday evening services.
Collaborated with Cantor and choir to create inspiring enhancements during Jewish holiday services.
Contributed to serious religious worship through moving musical arrangements and performances.

Pianist for The Cleveland Orchestra Education Dept

The Musical Arts Association
09.1980 - 05.2017

Served as accompanist for children’s programs at Severance Hall, featuring instruments from The Cleveland Orchestra.
Performed during several "Musical Rainbow" concerts throughout the year to accompany the soloist.

Director of Accompanying

The University of Akron
09.1989 - 12.2016

Scheduled staff accompanists to guarantee performance coverage and reliability.

Instructed ensemble classes for graduate and undergraduate students, improving musical abilities.

Collaborated with faculty on performances to enhance educational experiences for students.

  • Taught piano majors, focusing on advanced techniques and repertoire.

Piano Faculty

The College of Wooster
09.1999 - 05.2016

Instructed piano lessons for students, including music majors and non-majors.

Conducted 'class piano' sessions for music majors lacking piano experience.

Piano Faculty

The Cleveland Institute of Music
09.1979 - 08.1989

Assisted Vitya Vronsky Babin as conservatory assistant.

Instructed piano to non-college students in Preparatory Department.

Education

M.M. - PIano

The Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland, Ohio

Skills

  • A winner of The Casadesus Piano International Piano Competition ( now Piano Cleveland)
  • Audience prize winner of The JS Bach International Piano Competition
  • Selected by The United State Information Agency to tour throughout Brazil, Chile, and Australia to perform and give master classes
  • 4 Tours throughout China, performing and giving master classes including The Central Conservatory in Beijing, China Normal University in Shanghai, Hunan City University in Hunan

Timeline

Church Pianist

First Church of Christian Science
09.2024 - Current

Temple Pianist

Temple Israel
09.2010 - 05.2018

Piano Faculty

The College of Wooster
09.1999 - 05.2016

Director of Accompanying

The University of Akron
09.1989 - 12.2016

Pianist for The Cleveland Orchestra Education Dept

The Musical Arts Association
09.1980 - 05.2017

Piano Faculty

The Cleveland Institute of Music
09.1979 - 08.1989

M.M. - PIano

The Cleveland Institute of Music
Laura Silverman