Author: Dr Olga Rua

Dr. Olga Rua earned her Doctoral degree in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Iowa, her Masters' from the University of Toledo and her bachelors from the University of Antioquia (Medellin, Colombia). Dr. Rua has performed as a soloist and collaborative pianist in Colombia, Italy, Germany, and the U.S.A. In 2003 and 2004 Dr. Rua was selected to participate in Chatauqua Summer School of Music with full scholarship. In 2008 she won Distinguished Musician Award at the Ibla International Piano Competition (Italy) and in 2009 she was selected to take part of the Asolo Song Festival (Italy) as collaborative pianist. In addition to performing and teaching, Dr. Rua is an avid scholar of early 18th-century music, particularly the music of Carlos de Seixas (1704-1742), and the Spanish music of late 19th-century, mainly "Iberia" of Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909). In December of 2010, her D.M.A. Essay: "Historical Overview of Carlos Seixas's Works for Solo Keyboard," was published. In the Spring of 2016 she moved to Cincinnati with her husband and son. She joined the faculty of Cincinnati Music Academy in July 2016.
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Junior Festival 2025, Results

10 students participated in the Junior Festival 2025 held on February 28 and March 1 at Mt. St. Joseph University.

All the students who participated received the highest score of Unanimous Superior, they are: Akshara Baskar, Ella Davit, Ahana Duggal, Amelia Hossain, Mai Nguyen, Akanksha Pallanti, Anuhya Pallanti, Myra Sahay, Ameya Shyamraj, and Michael Wagner.

Congratulations on this achievement to all students! Special congratulations to the students who received their 15-point trophy: Amelia Hossain, Akanksha Pallanti, Myra Sahay, and Michael Wagner.

Poster Unanimous Superior Winners 2025Download
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Students of the Month, January 2025

For the month of January 2025, three students tied for “Student of the Month.” They are: Marcel Monnin, Curtis Grannan, and Vivian Grannan. They each received this award with a score of 40 points out of 40. Congratulations to all three for their great preparation for piano lessons during January 2025.

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Students of the Month December 2024

For the month of December 2024, two students receive the “Student of the Month” award. They are: Akshara Baskar and James Henderson. They both earned this award with a score of 30 points out of 30. Congratulations to both for their hard work and dedication!