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News & Stories
Latest updates from the SMC community.
Young Pianist Competition Winners
SMCs Annual Young Pianist Competition, in partnership with PianoPalooza! celebrates our student winners:
Seniors:
- Kai Deng, 1st place
- Aiden Yue, 2nd place
- Edoardo Ronchini, 3rd place
Juniors:
- Leo Chen, 1st place
- Adam Mezhibovsky, 2nd place
- Khang Nguyen, 3rd place
Selena Shen Wins 1st Place at SMC Annual Concerto Competition
Selena Shen wins 1st place at SMC Annual Concerto Competition and will perform Sibelius Violin Concerto - 1st movement with the Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton, May 2, 2026 at Neel Auditorium.
Leo Chen Wins 2nd Place at SMC Annual Concerto Competition
Leo Chen wins 2nd place at SMC Annual Concerto Competition and will perform Bruch Violin Concerto - Finale with the Pops Orchestra of Sarasota and Bradenton, May 2, 2026 at Neel Auditorium.
SMC and The Perlman Music Program Side by Side
SMC and The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency collaborated for a Side by Side unique experience! 10 Conservatory string students played Benjamin Britten’s “Simple Symphony” under the direction of Maestro Itzhak Perlman in an open rehearsal at Church of the Palms. Seating side-by-side with PMP participants, who come from all over the globe.
Masterclass with Pianist Wu Han
A memorable masterclass with renowned pianist Wu Han offered SMC students the opportunity to perform, learn, and grow under the guidance of a distinguished artist.