by Louis Reichwein | Jun 14, 2026 | Keynotes, Members Only
Maureen Llort I began piano at age 4. My teacher was an Eastman graduate, as she often reminded me, who gave me a solid foundation. I took lessons until my father passed away when I was 11. I wanted to play piano in the junior high orchestra. The teacher took...
by Louis Reichwein | Mar 30, 2026 | Keynotes, Members Only
I was recently accorded, this past November, the extraordinary privilege of having my recent composition, Confabulation for Orchestra premiered in Arlington by the Northern Virginia (NOVA) Community College Symphony in their fall concert. I was also honored to be...
by Jung Yeon Kim | Jun 17, 2025 | Keynotes, Members Only
When I googled “How does art inspire personal growth?”, it returned with the following answer: “Art inspires personal growth by encouraging self-expression, fostering creativity, and helping us see life from new perspectives.” Based on my experience, I would humbly...
by Ron Planting | Dec 19, 2024 | Keynotes, Members Only
Ron Planting Save money on sheet music — write your own! Awkward page turn? Rewrite it! These may not be the first reasons to compose music, but they are among the side benefits. I have been an AMSF member for about 10 years, and I have played piano, cello, and...
by Michelle Sicat Powell | Oct 12, 2024 | Keynotes, Members Only
I was very saddened when I received word this past summer that our dear pianist-friend Peter Moll had passed away. He had battled a rare form of cancer. The news came from Masami Kojima, his wife of 40 years. I met Peter at a mutual friend’s afternoon musical...
