Dr. Steven Beus, one of our MTNA judges this year, will give a mini recital and masterclass on Nov. 9 at Central Washington University at 7:00pm. Tickets for this event will be $15. If you would like to have a student play for him (open to students NOT participating in OACP or MTNA), please contact Julie Swienty at wsmta.mtna.competition@gmail.com.

This is a great chance for teachers and student who are considering doing MTNA in the future to see the beautiful facility at CWU, as well as get to know a bit more about Dr. Beus, who is one of our Piano Division Judges this year. Dr. Beus grew up in Washington State, and has won MTNA competitions in the past! He holds degrees from Whitman College, The Juilliard School, and Stony Brook University, and his teachers have included Leonard Richter, Robert McDonald, Gilbert Kalish, Christina Dahl, and Paulette Richards. He has recorded on the Endeavor Classics, Harmonia Mundi, and Centaur Records labels. Stephen Beus is a Steinway Artist and currently teaches at Brigham Young University. For more details, visit www.stephenbeuspiano.com.