2015 Events
February, 17
Baton Rouge, LA
Piano & Percussion Recital
Southern University and A&M College
Spring 2016 Art Exibition "Southern Rhythms”
Professor Gustavo Miranda, percussion, Dr. Joao Paulo Casarotti, piano
Program: Villa Lobos, Piazzolla, Nazareth and Chopin
March 21
Las Vegas, NV
Panel Discussion: Getting Into (And Out Of) Grad School!
2015 National Conference of the Music Teachers National Association
Presented with Johan Botes (Marshall University), Katherine Chandler (University of South Carolina), Evan Engelstad (University of Wisconsin- Madison), Rose Lachman (University of Colorado-Boulder), and Brianna Matzke (University of Cinncinnati College-Conservatory of Music)
https://members.mtna.org/conference2015/2015_MTNA_Program_book_Final.pdf
March 21-25
Las Vegas, NV
Southern University MTA -MTNA National Conference
Represented Southern University and the state of Louisiana as an attendee at the National Conference of the Music Teacher National Association in Las Vegas, NV.
Arranged the trip for the students of the chapter: Ryan Alexander, Dayshawn Russell, Jerry Riggins, Kenneth Collins, Stephanie Buxton, Nicholas Locket, and Brianica Thompson.
Actively involved in the Collegiate Chapters Forum and the Music Wellness Forum, adding important ideas for the future of the MTNA
April 15
Baton Rouge, LA
DMA Second Solo Piano Recital
Performance at LSU School of Music Recital Hall as part of the requirement for the DMA in Piano Performance
Program: Schubert, Liszt, Villa- Lobos, Gershwin
April 21
Zachary, LA
Concerts at the Pointe at Americana: An Evening of Classical Music
Shared recital with soprano Nancy Hendrick
Sponsored by The Regional Arts Council of Zachary
Program: Villa Lobos, Nazareth and Gershwin
April 25
Baton Rouge, LA
Adjudicator DeBose National Piano Competition
Southern University
Adjudicate the Duet Pre- College division of the DeBose National Piano Competition at SU campus.
April 29
Baton Rouge, LA
SU Chamber Music Series: Voice & Piano Recital
Southern University A&M College, DeBose Recital Hall
Richard Hobson and João Paulo Casarotti
Program: Schubert, Schumann, Spirituals and Gershwin
July 1-8
Piracicaba, Brazil
II Encontro Internacional de Pianistas de Piracicaba
Escola de Música de Piracicaba “Maestro Ernst Mahle”
Founder and Artistic & Pedagogical Director- presenter, performer, teach
Lectures: Taubman Technique: Basic Principles
Piano Pedagogy in America: Methods and Materials
Online Piano Teaching: Developing Meaningful Connections (with Dr. Mario Ajero)
Panel of Discussions:
Studying Piano in America: Difficulties and Possibilities
The Pianist’ Career: Difficulties and Possibilities
Lecture Recital: Ernst Mahle’s Musical Legacy in Brazil and His Pedagogical Works for Piano
Recital: Ernst Mahle Works with Pianists and Guest Artists
July 28
Denton, TX
Solo Recital – Keyboard Wellness Seminar - UNT
Guest Artist for the Participant Solo Recital – 16th Keyboard Wellness Seminar.
Attended the week lectures, master classes, technique clinics and workshops.
Program: Villa Lobos, Liszt and Gershwin
July 29
Lombard, IL
Presentation Online Piano Teaching: Making Meaningful Connections
Presented with Dr. Mario Ajero (Stephen F. Austin State University)
Member of the Technology planning committee for the NCKP2015
Member of the Piano Geek, offering technology advices for piano teachers during the NCKP2015
October 1
Lafayette, LA
Lecture Recital
Lecture Recital Presentation: “Ernst Mahle- 55 Years of Musical Legacy in Brazil and His Pedagogical Works for Piano”
Louisiana Music Teachers Association State Conference- University of Louisiana – Lafayette
SU students Ryan Alexander, Stephanie Buxton, Nicholas Locket, and Khaliyd Corbins attended the conference and represented SU Music Teacher Association Collegiate at the conference and the year Collegiate Luncheon
Convention schedule can be viewed at the following link:
October 3-8
Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
Residency at Teatro Pedro II and São Paulo University
Voice & Piano Recital at São Paulo University- Professor Richard Hobson and João Paulo Casarotti
Professional Rehearsals with Briannica Thompson João Paulo Casarotti with the Orchestra of the Alma Project. Conductor - Reginaldo Nascimento
Performance - Commemorative Concerto of the 85th Anniversary of the Theatro Pedro II and 330 Years of Celebration of J. S. Bach’s Concert- Bach- D minor Piano Concerto and Brandenburg Concerto N. 5- with Orchestra of the Projeto Alma/João Paulo Casarotti and Briannica Thompson (SU voice student) - soloists; Reginaldo Nascimento-conductor
October 9-12
Natal, RN, Brazil
Residency at Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte as part of the II International Piano Festival of Natal
UFRN’s Music School
Piano Masterclass for the UFRN students
Panel: “The Taubman Approach and the Alexander Technique” in collaboration with the UFRN Professor Cláudia Cunha
Piano lessons with the UFRN piano students- Professor João Paulo Casarotti
Voice & Piano Recital with SU Professor Richard Hobson and João Paulo Casarotti with the participation with SU voice student Briannica Thompson and UFRN professors Dr. Regiane Yamaguchi (piano) and Claudia Cunha, voice
November 18
Baton Rouge, LA
Lecture Recital: Brazilian Piano Music
Governor's Hall, Baton Rouge Community College
Assisted by Michael Gurt, LSU Professor of Piano
9th International Education Festival
November 18
Baton Rouge, LA
Recital: Brazilian Piano Music and the Music of Dinos Constantinides
Recital Hall, Louisiana State University
Assisted by Michael Gurt, LSU Professor of Piano
November 19
Baton Rouge, LA
Faculty Recital: Brass & Piano
Stewart Hall Auditorium, Southern University A&M College
Dr. Andrew Larson, tuba; Dr. Craig Heizen, trumpet; Dr. João Paulo Casarotti, piano
Program: Bach, Viviani, Purcell, Telemann, Penderecki
November 23
Baton Rouge, LA
Faculty Recital: Flute & Piano
Stewart Hall Auditorium, Southern University A&M College
Dr. Brian Dunbar, flute; Dr. João Paulo Casarotti, piano
Program: Bach, Faure, Debuss