Julia Russ
Piano Faculty, Academy
Academy & Public Programs Piano Department
Introduction
Pianist Julia Russ, recipient of the 2016 Steinway Top Teacher Award, is on the piano faculty of the ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Preparatory and Continuing Education Division. Russ has concertized extensively as both a soloist and as a collaborative pianist. As an educator, Russ’ students have won top honors and prizes at state competitions and music festivals. She serves on the piano faculty of ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½'s prestigious summer program for talented young pianists, Summer Sonata. She is also a highly sought after adjudicator in piano competitions in both the United States and Canada.
Education
- BM in musicology, University of Toronto
- MM in piano performance, Kent State University
- PS in piano performance, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
- PS in collaborative piano, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½
Teaching Experience
- ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, Preparatory and Continuing Education Division