Geraldine Ongp. 1
GERALDINE BIN HUI ONG
4700 Calhoun Rd. Wc039
Houston, TX 77004
417.268.0251
EDUCATION
Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, with a minor in Collaborative Arts
University of Houston, Houston, TX, expected 2013
Private study: Nancy Weems
Master of Music in Piano Performance, with Program Honors
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 2009
Private study: Alan Chow
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, summa cum laude
Missouri State University, Springfield, MO, 2007
Private study: Wei-Han Su
AWARDS
2011-2012Da Camera Young Artist Fellowship, Da Camera of Houston
2011-2012Charles and Dorothy Bishop Scholarship, University of Houston
2011Mehta Family Foundation Scholarship, University of Houston
2009-2011Winifred and Maurice Hirsch Memorial Scholarship, University of Houston
2009-2011Presidential Graduate Fellowship, University of Houston
2010Casadesus Grant, Fontainebleau Associations, France
2009Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition Scholarship, Northwestern University
2009Betty Benson Memorial Scholarship, North Shore Musicians Club, Evanston, IL
2007-2009Bienen School of Music Accompanying Fellowship, Northwestern University
2006Presser Foundation Scholarship, Missouri State University
COMPETITIONS
2011First-place, New Orleans Piano Institute Concerto Competition, New Orleans, LA
2011*Audience Prize and Fourth-place, Ima Hogg National Young Artist Concerto Competition, Houston, TX
2011Honorable mention, San Antonio Tuesday Musical Club, San Antonio, TX
2010Third-place, University of Houston Concerto Competition, Houston, TX
2010First-place, TMTA Young Artist Solo Competition, Arlington, TX
2010Third-place, Tuesday Musical Club Ruth Burr Piano Competition, Houston, TX
2010*Third-place, National MTNA Steinway Collegiate Artist Competition, Albuquerque, NM
2010First-place, South Central Division MTNA Steinway Collegiate Artist Competition, Shreveport, LA
2009First-place, Texas MTNA Steinway Collegiate Artist Competition, Lubbock, TX
2009First-place, Thaviu-Isaak Piano Competition Scholarship, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
2009*Third-place, Jefferson Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition, Golden, CO
2008Winner, Northwestern University Concerto Competition, Evanston, IL
* notable prizes
PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCE
Selected Performances
* notable performances
SOLO
2011*Guest Artist Recital – Solo Recital
Missouri State University
Ellis Recital Hall, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
2010 *Selected Participant – Fontainebleau Music Festival
Solo performances and masterclasses with Jean Phillipe Collard and Phillipe Entremont
Château de Fontainebleau, Fontainebleau, France
2010Featured soloist – “Fargason Memorial Concert”
Texas Music Teachers Association State Convention
Salon B, Arlington Convention Center, Arlington, TX
2010Degree Recital – DMA Solo Recital
Dudley Hall, Moores School of Music, Houston, TX
2010Selected Participant – International Piano Festival
Masterclass with Stephen Hough
Dudley Hall, Moores School of Music, Houston, TX
2009*Selected Participant – “The Conservatory Project”
Representing the students of Northwestern University
Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Washington, DC
2009Featured soloist – “Winner’s Recital”
Jefferson Symphony Young Artist Concerto Competition
Arvada Center for the Performing Arts, Denver, CO
2009Selected Participant –Masterclass with Richard Goode
Artist in residence for the Jean Gimbel Lane prize winner
Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
CONCERTO
2011Program: Ravel Left Hand Concerto in D Major
Brian Runnels, conductor
Houston Civic Symphony
Dunham Theatre, Houston Baptist University, Houston, TX
2011 Program: Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major, K. 467
Charles Taylor, conductor
New Orleans Civic Symphony
St. Clement of Rome Church, Metairie, LA
2011*Program: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
Ima Hogg Concerto Competition Finals
Robert Franz, conductor
Houston Symphony
Stude Hall, Rice University, Houston, TX
2008Program: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18
“Russian Treasures”
Victor Yampolsky, conductor
Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
2006Program: Chopin Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Minor, Op. 21
“Winner’s Concert”
Robert Quebbeman, conductor
Missouri State University Symphony Orchestra
Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
CHAMBER
2011-present*Da Camera Young Artist – Da Camera, Houston, TX
Perform solo and chamber music to young students and neglected audiences, using music as a vehicle for scholastic exploration and inspiration. Performances are held in various locations such as The Wortham Center, The Menil Collection, andMethodist Sugar Land Hospital.
2012AURA Contemporary Ensemble – Moores School of Music
Perform works by contemporary composers for solo and chamber groups.
Moores Opera House, University of Houston, Houston, TX
2010Selected participant – Fontainebleau Music Festival
Chamber performances at the Château de Fontainebleau and parc de Bel Ebat, Avon, France.
2010DMA Collaborative Recital – Degree Recital
Dudley Recital Hall, Moores School of Music, Houston, TX
2009MM Collaborative Recital – “You, Me, and Rachmaninoff”
Lutkin Hall, Bienen School of Music, Evanston, IL
2008*Recording Project – “Tortured by anxious hopes of salvation”
Composer: Stephanie Smith
Instrumentation: bass clarinet, harpsichord, nine strings, electronics
Funded in part by a Community Arts Assistance Program grant from the City of Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Illinois Arts Council, a state agency
2008MM Collaborative Recital – Degree Recital
Lutkin Hall, Bienen School of Music, Evanston, IL
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2009-presentPrivate Lesson Teaching Assistant – Moores School of Music, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Courses: Applied piano.
2009-presentClass Piano Teaching Assistant – Moores School of Music, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Courses: Group Piano for non-majors; Class Piano 1-4 for music majors.
Summer 2011Adjunct Faculty – Moores School of Music, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Courses: Class Piano 2 for music majors.
2007-2009Student Teacher – Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Teach private piano lessons to non-majors and assist in teaching group piano for children.
2006-2007Piano Tutor – Springfield, MO
Help pre-college piano students with proper practice methods.
2003-2004Group Theory – Springfield, MO
Teach group theory to students ages 8-12.
2003Piano Instructor – Yamaha Music School, Seremban, Malaysia
Teach private piano lessons.
SERVICE
PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY
2009-presentWorship Accompanist – Cypress United Methodist Church, Cypress, TX
Provide piano accompaniment for Sunday Worship Services and weekly chancel choir rehearsals.
2009-presentAccompanist – Moores School of Music, University of Houston, Houston, TX
Accompany vocal and instrumental lessons of students at the Moores School of Music and perform in studio and degree recitals.
2011Adjudicator - Missouri Music Teachers Association: Pre-Collegiate District Auditions, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO
Judge the Senior High Level district auditions. Students who pass would then advance to state auditions.
2007-2009Accompanying TA – Bienen School of Music, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Provide piano accompaniment to vocal and instrumental studios; perform in university’s large ensembles.
2007-2009Accompanist – Evanston Children’s Choir, Evanston, IL
Provide piano accompaniment for regular rehearsals; the choir performs in concerts every semester and do education outreach in public schools.
2007-2009Accompanist – Lake Street Church Concert Choir and Children’s Choir, Evanston, IL
Accompany Concert Choir in their rehearsals for the yearly masterwork; provide piano accompaniment during weekly rehearsals for the children’s choir and perform with them once a month during worship services.
2007-2008Principal Keyboardist – Northwestern University Symphony Orchestra, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
Masterworks performed: Stravinsky’s Symphony in Three Movements (piano) and Britten’s Midsummer Night’s Dream (celesta and harpsichord).
2007Staff Accompanist – Missouri Fine Arts Academy, Springfield, MO
Provide piano accompaniment to vocal and instrumental lessons, as well as perform in student recitals.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Pi Kappa Lambda
- National Honor Society
- Mu Phi Epsilon