Bio
Pianist
Ronald Hawkins was born in Greenville, South Carolina. Ronald began his musical
studies eleven years ago and was performing in concert within eighteen months.
The Greenville News describes Ronald as, "a unique and dynamic young pianist."
Ronald is an active soloist, lecturer, coach, and collaborative artist. In the
summers he serves as assistant piano director for the Shenandoah Performing Arts
Camp in Winchester, Virginia. Ronald has performed throughout the Eastern United
States (South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida,
Washington DC, New York, Maryland, and Tennessee), and he also performed in England.
His international debut was in 1997 at the Rachmaninoff Conference held at Pendrell
Concert Hall in England, for which he received international acclaim. The Independent
states that, “Hawkins gave a thoughtful and insightful performance. His keyboard
manner is undemonstrative and leaves one free to enjoy his music without distraction.”
Ronald has received numerous awards and honors. He is the recipient of the 1998-99
Sullivan Grant and in February 1999 was selected Who’s Who by Shenandoah Conservatory.
Other scholarships include: Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts; Cecil Hefner
Scholarship; Shenandoah Conservatory Keyboard Scholarship; Greer Outreach Program
for Young Artist; Greer Music Club; and honors in composition and piano at the
Brevard Summer Music Camp. Ronald has performed in masterclasses with international
acclaimed artists such as: John O’Conor, André Watts. Mario Kay Ocker, Gerhardt
& Barbara Suhrstedt, Maurice Hinson, Jack Roberts, Richard Cass, Leon Bates, and
Max Camp. Ronald received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance
at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia. He was a student of Elizabeth
Temple. In his performances Ronald captures his audiences with his energy, enthusiasm,
and personal warmth as well as with a love for the music he plays. Ronald is a
member of the Rachmaninoff Society and has recorded for Jamlet Music, A Biltmore
Estate Christmas. Resume
EDUCATION
Shenandoah Conservatory, Winchester, Virginia
1999 Master of Music in Piano Performance
1997 Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
AWARDS RECEIVED
1999 Who's Who Among College Students
1998 Sullivan Grant
1995-97 Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts
1994-99 Shenandoah Conservatory Keyboard Scholarship
1997 Shenandoah University Resident Life Exemplary Contribution
1996 Shenandoah University Resident Life Leadership
1994 Cecil Hefner Scholarship
1991-93 Brevard Piano Scholarship
1991-93 Greer Music Club
1991-92 Greer Outreach Program for Young Artist
1991 Honors in Piano - Brevard Summer Music Camp
1991 Honors in Composition - Brevard Summer Music Camp
REVIEWS
The Greenville News: "A unique and dynamic young pianist...."
The UK Independent:" Hawkins gave a thoughtful and insightful performance. His keyboard manner is undemonstrative and leaves one free to enjoy his music without distraction."
The Asheville Times: "A sensitive romantic pianist with a warm personality."
The Biltmore Estate: "The beauty of his music adds so much to our Christmas celebrations.... A remarkable poetic pianist."
TEACHERS
Elizabeth Temple, Shenandoah Conservatory
Ruby Morgan, Furman University
TEACHING/COACHING EXPERIENCE
1998 -present: Shenandoah Performing Arts Camp, Assistant Piano Director
MASTERCLASSES WITH
John O'Conor
André Watts
Mario Kay Ocker
Gerhardt & Barbara Suhrstedt
Maurice Hinson
Jack Roberts
Richard Cass
Leon Bates
Max Camp
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
The Rachmaninoff Society
RECORDINGS
Biltmore Estate Christmas
JAMLET RECORDS #JN98042
Booking Information
Ronald Hawkins
Shenandoah Conservatory
Box 145 - 1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
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