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Academic Education

·          B.A. Yale College with Honors, May 2003 (Political Science [Music Minor Equiv.] )

o    Acceleration credits for Music Theory and Piano Performance awarded upon graduation

·          Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain (January-June 2002)

o    Independent research piano study of the music of Spain done at the Conservatorio Superior de Salamanca in conjunction with Spanish History and Political Science studies at the Universidad de Salamanca

·          Diploma, Eisenhower High School (May 1999)

o    Honors included Salutatorian, Distinguished Scholar and National Honor Society

Musical Education

2007-present: Private studies with John Khouri
2006-2007: Private studies with Daniel Pollack & Kirill Gliadkovsky (USC)
2005-2006: Private studies with Shura Chatterji
1999-2003: Yale College/Yale School of Music—Elizabeth Parisot
1998-1999 (summers): Private studies with Lawrence Goldman (Mississippi Valley State University)
1994-1999: Private studies with Brigitta M. Steidl (University of California at Riverside)
1993-1994: R.D. Colburn School of the Performing Arts—Barbara Hall
1989-1993: Studio of Elsie Ordoño
1987-1989: Studio of Betty Reynolds

Prizes and Nominations

·          2005: Semi-finalist, Redlands Bowl Young Artist Competition, Senior Division

·          2005: Finalist, Pasadena Community Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition

·          2003: Nominee, Louis D. Sudler Prize for Excellence in the Arts (Yale College-wide competition)

·          2003: Winner, Black Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts (Yale College)

·          2003: Honoree, Solomon Award for Excellence in Music Directorship (Yale Gospel Choir)

·          2001: Winner, Yale College Scholarship for Outstanding Musicians

·          1999: Finalist, NAACP ACT-SO National Classical Music Competition

·          1999: Bronze, Southern California Junior Bach Festival, “Italian Concerto” Division

·          1999: Winner, Inland Empire Piano Festival 20^th Century Music Piano Competition

·          1999: Winner, Redlands Bowl Young Artist Competition, Junior Division

·          1998: Winner, Victor Valley Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition

·          1998: Winner, Music Teacher’s Association of California—San Bernardino Branch Young Artist

Invitations to Teach/Lecture

·          2009: Steinway of Portland – Masterclass on Beethoven Sonatas

·          2006: Simpson Elementary School (Rialto, CA)—Music Appreciation

·          2006: Eisenhower High School (Rialto, CA)—Music Appreciation

·          2005: New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (San Bernardino, CA)—Music and Life Skills

·          2005: Eisenhower High School (Rialto, CA)—Music of Beethoven

·          2002-2003: Bassett Elementary School (New Haven, CT)—Class Piano

·          2002: Bassett Elementary School (New Haven, CT)—Music Appreciation

·          1997-1998: Eisenhower High School—Piano Literature of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven

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Performances & Concerts (Solo Piano)

·          2009: The Complete Piano Works of Johannes Brahms, San Francisco, CA

·          2008: West Coast Tour, The Goldberg Variations (San Francisco, Glendale, Seattle, Portland)

·          2008: The Complete Piano Sonatas of Beethoven, San Francisco, CA)

·          2008: Western Society of Chamber Music, Ontario, CA (Brahms, Schubert “Trout” Quintet)

·          2008: Westminster Presbyterian Church Music at Noon 2008 Opening Concert, Sacramento, CA

·          2007: Steinway Hall – Steinway of Phoenix (all-Beethoven)

·          2007: The Complete Piano Sonatas of Beethoven, Portland, OR

·          2007: Classically Black – Yale University (New Haven, CT)

·          2007: Brand Library Recital Hall, Glendale, CA (All-Beethoven)

·          2007: Western Society of Chamber Music, Ontario, CA (Brahms Piano Quartet no. 3)

·          2006: Republic of San Marino International Piano Competition

·          2006: Vietri Sul Mare “Antonio Napolitano” Premio di Esecuzione

·          2006: Valsesia Musica International Piano Competition

·          2006: Jaén International Piano Competition; Jaén, Spain

·          2005: Iowa International Piano Competition; Sioux City, IA

·          2005: Festival de Arte y Cultura, Fontana, CA (Beethoven—Sonata Pathétique)

·          2004: California State University, San Bernardino, Recital Hall (Beethoven, Brahms)

·          2003: Classically Black – Yale University (New Haven, CT; solo & chamber concert)

·          2003: Ezra Stiles College Master’s House Classical Music Brunch (Bach-Busoni, Saint-Saens)

·          2003: Yale University, Sudler Hall—Senior Recital

·          2002: Classically Black – Yale University (New Haven, CT; solo & chamber concert)

·          2002: Silliman College – Yale University (Vocal concert: Mozart, Verdi, Weill, Gilbert & Sullivan)

Professional Memberships

·          American College of Musicians Piano Guild—National and International Memberships

·          Alink-Argerich Foundation (pending)

·          Classically Black: Classical Music Showcase for Yale Students of African Descent—Founder

·          Yale Gospel Choir—Past Music Director and Conductor

Upcoming Projects & Important Concerts

· Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra – Brahms Concerto no. 2 (Manuel Alberto Aybar, cond.)

· San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra – Mozart Concerto no. 25 (Carlo Ponti, Jr. cond.)

· The 6 Solo Keyboard Concertos of J.S. Bach (soloist & conductor)

· The Well Tempered Clavier of J. S. Bach

· The Complete Piano Sonatas of W. A. Mozart

Master Class Invitations and Apperances

· 1999: Igor Kipnis (Southern California Junior Bach Festival)

· 1993: Louise Lepley (R.D. Colburn School of the Performing Arts)

Discography (Released)

· The Brahms Recital

· Recorded July, 2008

· Wahlberg Studios, San Francisco, CA

· Richard Wahlberg, Recording Engineer

· Eldred Marshall: Live and Uncut in Recital

· Recorded on April 4, 2003

· Yale University, Sudler Hall

· Harmony Digital Records

· Matthew Daline, Recording Engineer and Co-Producer

*Portions of this recording was featured on KVCR 91.9FM and as movie soundtrack*

Select Musical Posts

· 2003-present: Piano Teacher, Private Studio (San Bernardino & Sacramento, CA)

· 2002-2003: Piano Teacher, Instrumental Connections (New Haven, CT)

· 2001-2003: Music Director and Conductor, Yale Gospel Choir (New Haven, CT)

· 1996-2004: Piano Teacher and Trustee, Marshall’s Music Studio (Greenville, MS)

· 1997-1999: Assistant Conductor, Eisenhower Marching Band and Wind Ensemble (Rialto, CA)

· 1993-1994: Student Conductor, Frisbie Middle School Concert Band (Rialto, CA)

Languages:

English (native), Spanish (fluent), French (read/write), German (basic)

Personal and Contact Information

Eldred Marshall

12638 Altura Drive

Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739

(909) 463-9355 (home)

(909) 936-7196 (cell)

eldred@eldredmarshall.net

www.eldredmarshall.net

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