Rosemeade student, David Choi, played at Carnegie Hall at the XII Sonatina & Sonata International Youth Piano Piano Competition in September. His sister, Faith, a former Rosemeade student now attending Blalack Middle School, also competed at the event.
The International Competition is held every 2 years in Corpus Christi, TX and is hosted by Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas.
Students wishing to participate in this Competition must prepare 2 pieces, one sonatina or sonata and a free piece among 3 required pieces. David played Sonatina Op 36, No. 1 by M. Clementi and Polonaise in G minor by F. Chopin.
The preliminary round is by DVD so participants submit the DVD of their performance of 2 pieces. If selected, participants can play the pieces in front of Judges in Corpus Christi for final round. There were 5 American and Polish Judges.
In Final Round, David Choi was awarded 1st Place with special honors plus (Grand Prix Candidate) in level 2 with his sister (Faith Choi), who won also 1st Place with special honors plus in level 7.
All prize winners are invited to perform in Winners Recital in Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall, NY on September 17, 2016. David played ‘ Fantasy Impromptu’ by F. Chopin.