Robert Van Horne
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American pianist
, composer
, and concert pianist Robert Van Horne was born on April 23, 1948. One of the most influential jazz pianist teachers during his musical training was George Shearing
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He studied Classical music at the Philadelphia Academy of Music graduating with double degrees in Piano performance and Music education. Afterwards, he continued his musical education with popular and jazz styles of composing and improvisation.
He has recorded 5 piano albums, entitled, "Piano & Memories," "Rhapsody," "Moonlight Piano," "Embraced by a Dream," and "China Love" as well as 2 piano music books under WPI Records label.
In addition, he has composed a concerto for piano and orchestra, called "The Great Wall Concerto," after visiting China's wonder of the world.
Robert has performed both in Asia and the U.S.
Since 1993, Robert has been a Writer & Publisher Member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). He is also member of MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California). In 2001, he joined Toastmasters International
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He was awarded the MTAC Composer Today awards in 1998 and 2010.
Pianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, and concert pianist Robert Van Horne was born on April 23, 1948. One of the most influential jazz pianist teachers during his musical training was George Shearing
George Shearing
Sir George Shearing, OBE was an Anglo-American jazz pianist who for many years led a popular jazz group that recorded for MGM Records and Capitol Records. The composer of over 300 titles, he had multiple albums on the Billboard charts during the 1950s, 1960s, 1980s and 1990s...
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He studied Classical music at the Philadelphia Academy of Music graduating with double degrees in Piano performance and Music education. Afterwards, he continued his musical education with popular and jazz styles of composing and improvisation.
He has recorded 5 piano albums, entitled, "Piano & Memories," "Rhapsody," "Moonlight Piano," "Embraced by a Dream," and "China Love" as well as 2 piano music books under WPI Records label.
In addition, he has composed a concerto for piano and orchestra, called "The Great Wall Concerto," after visiting China's wonder of the world.
Robert has performed both in Asia and the U.S.
Since 1993, Robert has been a Writer & Publisher Member of ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers). He is also member of MTAC (Music Teachers Association of California). In 2001, he joined Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills...
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He was awarded the MTAC Composer Today awards in 1998 and 2010.