Name:
Faith McCoy
Specialties:
Classical Piano
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education
- THE MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC: New York, NY Class of 2007, Masters of Music, Piano Performance
- NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY- Evanston, IL Class of 2005. Bachelor of Arts, Piano Performance, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Visual and Auditory Deprivation: The Role of Sensory Feedback in Music Performance
awards
- Artists International Scholarship Winner, Carnegie Hall Debut March 30, 2008
- Schubert Club Competition Finalist, St. Paul, MN
- 1st Place Union League Civic & Arts Foundation, Chicago, IL.
- 2nd Place Chicago Opera Society Award/Scholarship
- 1st Place Omega Psi Phi Fraternity District Talent Show, Chicago, IL.
- Flocken Fund Scholarship, Chicago, IL
- Henrietta Schwartz Scholarship Fund, Chicago, IL.
- Emma Kountz Scholarship, Chicago, IL.
- Ravinia Festival
- Appearance on Oprah Winfrey Show
- Guest Pianist with Chicago Symphony Orchestra
biography
Originally, from Chicago, Faith made her classical music debut in December of 1997 when she performed as a guest pianist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Soon after, in 1998 she appeared as a guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Since then she has performed in concerts, competitions, and radio stations throughout United States, and has been the recipient of numerous scholarships and awards. Along with performing for numerous associations such as The Chicago Arts Club, The Cliff Dwellers and The Ravinia Music Festival, she has also participated in master classes with renowned pianists such as Andre Watts, Ian Hominick, and Richard Goode.
In June of 2005, Faith completed her studies with Sylvia Wang at Northwestern University where she received a full scholarship to study Piano Performance and Psychology. In May of 2007, Ms. McCoy completed a Masters Degree from Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Dr. Arkady Aronov. Faith currently works in Development for The Orchestra of St. Luke's and teaches throughout New York City.
Most of all, Faith is passionate about helping children to develop a passion for music. Many of her students have come to view her as both an instructor and a mentor, a role that she warmly invites.
my teaching approach
Beyond her career as a performer, Faith is uniquely dedicated to sharing the benefits of the piano with young children. She believes in a fun and uncomplicated method of instruction, while at the same time introducing her students to the value of discipline from the very first lesson. She incorporates many different methods of teaching in order to adapt to individual students' needs, but ultimately relies on her years of experience and pedagogy training as a solid basis for interacting with students in the classroom.