Deadline Extended – Business and Community Leaders Go Back to School for a Day

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Jan. 31, 2017 Business and community leaders will be on their way back to school for the Principal for a Day (PFAD) program. During the week of March 6, 2017, local corporate executives and community leaders will work alongside Phoenix public and charter school principals to actively participate in the school’s administration for one day. “Principal for a Day is a great opportunity to form deeper connections between our schools and the business community,” said Mayor Greg Stanton. “When we increase awareness of the successes and challenges our schools face today it leads to new, stronger partnerships to ensure success for every child in Phoenix.” After experiencing the life of a school principal for a day, the principals and their executive counterparts will discuss how local businesses and schools can form lasting partnerships to improve the quality of education, workplace readiness and leadership development programs in Phoenix. “This opportunity allows community and business leaders to fully engage themselves within our public school environment,” said Councilwoman Laura Pastor. “School administrators, teachers, students, and community partners can take part in meaningful dialogue about the knowledge, skills, and resources that our students need in order to be adequately prepared for involvement in the workforce.” Those interested in participating in the PFAD program, can register online at phoenix.gov/education. The deadline to register is Feb. 8, 2017. For more information about the city’s Youth and Education Office, visit phoenix.gov/education. The PFAD program is sponsored by the city’s Youth and Education Commission and Grand Canyon University. Media Contact: Alejandro Montiel Phone Number: 602-534-3443

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2017 Aviation Business Summit to Be Held February 28

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Jan. 30, 2017 Interested in doing business with Phoenix Sky Harbor International, Phoenix Deer Valley or Phoenix Goodyear airports? The City of Phoenix Aviation Department is hosting the 2017 Aviation Business Summit on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at the Phoenix Convention Center – West Hall. The event will run from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and attendees will have the opportunity to learn, network, and understand the tools available to do business with the City of Phoenix Aviation Department. Workshops will include information on current and future opportunities available for a variety of projects including construction, food and beverage concessions, and contracting opportunities for retail operators, goods and services, and other professional services. Other workshop sessions will address specifics on getting that construction or design job, setting goals, understanding the payment process, and more. The Aviation Business Summit is open to anyone interested in doing business with the Airport. In order to attend, participants must register in advance. The deadline to register is Friday, February 24, 2017. Space is limited to 250 participants. Questions? Contact Cindy Lizarraga at (602) 273-3483 or cindy.lizarraga@phoenix.gov For more information and to register, please visit skyharbor.com/AviationSummit ## Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America’s Friendliest Airport®, has an annual economic impact of nearly $29 billion. Every day approximately 1,200 aircraft and more than 100,000 passengers arrive and depart at Sky Harbor. PHX Sky Harbor is funded with Airport revenue. No tax dollars are used to support the Airport. Media Contact: Public Relations General Contact: Public Relations Phone Number: (602) 673-5355 Return to News

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Phoenix's Historic Orpheum Theatre Reopend 20 Years Ago after Massive Restoration

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Jan. 27, 2017 ​Did you know that it has been 20 years since Phoenix’s historic Orpheum Theatre reopened after a 12-year, $14M restoration project? On Jan. 28, 1997, the theater reopened to the delight of local residents who held fond memories of the historic venue, which was the last major construction project in Phoenix prior to the Great Depression. Originally constructed as a vaudeville house, the state-of-the-art Orpheum Theatre was ahead of its time and solidified its reputation as a magical place where one could go to enjoy the arts. The theater changed its name to the Paramount and Palace West under different ownership while continuing to serve the entertainment needs of the community, at one point it served as a Spanish movie house. By the early 1980s, the aging facility was in need of major repairs and the City of Phoenix purchased the property and placed it on the National Register of Historic Places. Through public and private support, the theater closed in 1985 to undergo a massive renovation to restore the venue back to its original grandeur. Upon completion of the restoration project, the Orpheum ushered in a new era and celebrated a grand reopening with Carol Channing starring in a performance of Hello Dolly. Over the last two decades, the venue continues to host notable performers such as Lily Tomlin, Bryan Adams, Lewis Black, Boz Scaggs, Eddie Izzard, Jimmy Fallon, David Feherty, Michael Bublé, Louis C.K. and others. The Orpheum Theatre, which originally opened in 1929, will celebrate its 90th Anniversary in 2019. About the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues: The award-winning Phoenix Convention Center is one of the largest convention venues in the United States. It offers nearly 900,000 square feet of rentable meeting and exhibition space. Established in 1969 as a department of the city of Phoenix, the Phoenix Convention Center is a vital economic enterprise for the state and local economy. The Phoenix Convention Center & Venues include the Phoenix Convention Center, Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre and five parking garages. Media Contact: Cynthia Weaver – 602-568-8126 General Contact: David Cruse Phone Number: 602-768-5926 Return to News

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APS Announces 2017 Upset Training Scholarship

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Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS) announced today its 2017 Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) Scholarship Program which will award the selected applicant a comprehensive 3-day APS Professional Pilot Upset Training Course. UPRT taken early in a pilot’s career builds a foundation of skills and intuitive responses to help prevent or recover from unexpected loss of control in-flight, aviation’s leading cause of fatalities, and also improves general manual handling skills and airmanship. MESA, ARIZONA (PRWEB) JANUARY 26, 2017 Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS), a global flight training organization, announced today its scholarship award program for 2017. Each year, APS awards one Professional Pilot Upset Training Course, a $4445 value, to a deserving pilot starting their professional aviation career. Now in it’s sixth year, the APS scholarship program is dedicated to supporting the aviation industry as well as APS’ fundamental goal to improve global aviation safety. The Professional Pilot Upset Training Course provides new and seasoned pilots with intense ground and on-aircraft training focused on mitigating the risk of Loss of Control In-flight (LOC-I), the number one cause of fatalities in all categories of civil aviation—airlines, business/corporate, and general aviation. The goal of training is always to prevent an upset situation from occurring in the first place, and research has shown that practicing recovery techniques not only gives pilots the often counter-intuitive skills necessary to calmly recover should an upset develop, but this type of training also increases pilots’ ability to recognize and prevent a developing situation before it becomes a problem. Comprehensive Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) also develops general manual handling skills and improves overall pilot airmanship. “APS is honored to be able to continue to give back to the aviation industry through our intense and powerful APS UPRT Scholarship program,” said Paul Ransbury, President of APS. “We are committed to, and enjoy working with, these up and coming professional pilots. Each scholarship winner to date has been very enthusiastic about learning these life-saving skills to benefit them personally and those they fly with throughout their aviation careers.” To be considered for the 2017 APS Upset Recovery Training Scholarship, a prospective recipient must be a current student or recent graduate of an Aviation College or University Aerospace program. The winner will be selected based on their overall GPA, flight ratings/certificates, flight experience, letters of recommendation and a personal essay. Applications for the APS Upset Training Scholarship will be accepted through April 1, 2017. To find out more and apply, please visit: http://www.apstraining.com/scholarship/ ABOUT AVIATION PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS Aviation Performance Solutions LLC (APS), headquartered at the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport in Mesa, Arizona, trains thousands of professional pilots and instructors in comprehensive upset prevention and recovery training skill development. APS provides integrated LOC-I solutions via industry-leading computer-based, on-aircraft (jet and piston), and full-flight simulator upset prevention & recovery training (UPRT). All training is in full compliance with the Airplane Upset Recovery Training Aid, FAA Advisory Circular 120-109A on Stall and Stick Pusher Training, ICAO Manual on Aeroplane Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of Upset Prevention and Recovery Training, and the FAA Advisory Circular 120-111 on Upset Prevention and Recovery Training. APS is the only Part 141 Flight School certified in the delivery of complete upset prevention & recovery, stall/spin and instrument upset recovery training courses worldwide. With additional training locations in Dallas (USA), The Netherlands (Europe), Saudi Arabia (Middle East) and military division in Dothan (USA), APS provides global access to the highest quality upset prevention and recovery training available. http://www.apstraining.com.

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Phoenix, Recyclebank Invites Residents to Free, Family-friendly Community Event

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Jan. 26, 2017 ​Recyclebank, Phoenix’s new partner in waste diversion and sustainability, invites Phoenix residents and other members of the community to a family-friendly event 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the Arizona Science Center, 600 E. Washington St. The goal of the event to introduce the Phoenix community to a new rewards program that educates participants on how to divert more waste from the landfill while earning redeemable points. The rewards program works by going to recyclebank.com, where participants can easily sign up to activate their account. The website offers several sustainability articles and waste diversion tips participants can read and then earn points that will be added to their account. The site also has videos, recycling tips, craft ideas using recyclable materials, as well as opportunities to enroll in any of Phoenix’s solid waste programs, all of which allow participants to earn points. Points can be redeemed for savings at local businesses and national chains, such as Bunky Boutique, AMC Theatres and Target. For mobile device users, the Recyclebank app can be downloaded for free. At the free, family-friendly community event, guests can enjoy activities that help them understand the importance of sustainability through hands-on demonstrations presented by the Arizona Science Center staff. In the Urban Heat Island demonstration, guests will explore ways to change landscapes to adapt to hot environments and conserve water; the Plarn demonstration, guests learn how to make yarn out of the world’s most thrown-out objects; and in the Water Roll demonstration, guests become a sustainability scientist and learn about water conservation. There is no cost to attend the event, but RSVPs are strongly encouraged at Eventbrite. Recyclebank’s rewards program is part of the city’s effort to educate the community about recycling more, recycling right and other waste diversion programs. Under the Reimagine Phoenix initiative, Phoenix strives to reach its goal of a 40 percent waste diversion rate by 2020 through enhanced solid waste programs, public-private partnerships and expansion of its community and educational outreach. -30- Media Contact: Yvette Roeder, 602-501-0620 (Media Only) General Contact: Customer Service Phone Number: 602-262-7251

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Children Vietnamese New Year Festival 2017

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THIẾU NHI ĂN TẾT 2017 02/11/2017 Tết đã trở lại. Xin hãy ghi danh cho con em thi Trang Phục Cổ Truyền bằng điện thoại 480 – 459 – 9530 hoặc gởi thư điện tới buttremagazine@hotmail.com Vietnamses New Year is near. Don’t forget to sign your kids up for the Traditional Outfit contest at 480-459-9536 or email us at buttremagazine@hotmail.com FESTIVAL INFORMATION Ngày (Date): 2/11/2017 Thời Gian (Time): 5PM-8PM Địa Điểm (Location): Andersen Elementary School PARTNERS AND SPONSORS This event is made possible with the support of: Sponsors (Will be continously updated) Cindy Rowe Supporters Serenity Dance Group Hi-silk Flowers Green Lotus VSA of ASU + Volunteers To sponsor or take part in our event, please call (480) 459-9530 or email us at buttremagazine@hotmail.com. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES To volunteer, please call (480) 459-9530 or email us at buttremagazine@hotmail.com.

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Chương Trình Thánh Lễ Giao Thừa và & Tết Nguyên Đán Mừng Xuân Đinh Dậu 2017 tại Giáo xứ Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam trong thành phố Phoenix ở tiểu bang Arizona

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CHƯƠNG TRÌNH TẾT NGUYÊN ĐÁN ĐINH DẬU được tổ chức như sau:  Thứ sáu ngày 27 tháng 1: Thánh Lễ Giao Thừa lúc 7:30pm  Thứ bảy ngày 28 tháng 1: MÙNG MỘT TẾT – Thánh Lễ Tân Niên lúc 7:30pm cầu bình an cho năm mới (Xin lưu ý: Thánh Lễ này không thay thế cho Lễ buộc Chúa Nhật)  Chúa Nhật ngày 29 tháng 1: MÙNG HAI TẾT – Kính nhớ Ông Bà Tổ Tiên Cha Mẹ -Chương trình lễ như ngày Chúa Nhật bình thường  Thứ hai ngày 30 tháng 1: MÙNG BA TẾT – Thánh hóa công ăn việc làm, Thánh lễ lúc 7:30pm

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WestJet inaugurates service to Mesa, Arizona

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CALGARY, Jan. 19, 2017 /CNW/ – With the arrival of flight 1518 today, WestJet officially inaugurates the start of service to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from Calgary. Inaugural service from Edmonton begins January 21. “WestJet is providing our guests in Calgary and Edmonton even more options when travelling to this very popular sun destination,” said Brian Znotins, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning. “The Phoenix-Mesa market is very robust and WestJet continues to add new service to meet demand. These new non-stop flights connect Albertans to a highly desirable leisure market and offer convenience to those looking to fly directly into Mesa. We are proud to have Mesa as our 28th U.S. destination.” “Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and the Greater Phoenix area is home to hundreds of businesses that trade goods and services with Canada,” said Mesa Mayor John Giles, Chairman of the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority. “Having direct international service to Calgary and Edmonton opens the door for additional economic opportunities for the Valley. In addition, these new flights offer the community easy access to Alberta’s tourism industry including some of the best skiing in North America. WestJet is known for their exceptional customer service and they are a perfect complement to the Just Plane Easy experience at Gateway Airport.” Service between Calgary and Phoenix-Mesa will operate three times weekly and Edmonton and Phoenix-Mesa will operate once weekly through April 29, 2017. This winter, the airline has a total of 60 weekly flights to Arizona including a recently added second flight on Tuesdays from Edmonton to Phoenix. Edmonton now has a total of 12 weekly flights to Arizona while Calgary has a total of 22. Flights will be operated on WestJet’s Boeing 737 aircraft featuring the enhanced Plus product and WestJet Connect, WestJet’s inflight entertainment system accessed directly through smartphones, tablets or computers. Almost 75 per cent of WestJet’s Boeing fleet is now equipped with WestJet Connect. All flights allow WestJet Rewards members the opportunity to earn WestJet dollars to be used towards the payment of a WestJet-marketed flight or a WestJet Vacations package (excluding taxes, fees and charges). Details of WestJet’s new non-stop service to Mesa, Arizona:

Route

Frequency

Departing

Arriving

Effective

Calgary – Mesa

Three times weekly

10:35 a.m.

1:33 p.m.

January 19 –
April 29, 2017

Mesa – Calgary

Three times weekly

2:20 p.m.

5:24 p.m.

January 19 –
April 29, 2017

Edmonton – Mesa

Once weekly

8:00 a.m.

11:11 a.m.

January 21 –
April 29, 2017

Mesa  – Edmonton

Once weekly

12:15 p.m.

3:35 p.m.

January 21 –
April 29, 2017

About WestJet We are proud to be Canada’s most trusted airline, powered by an award-winning culture of care and recognized as one of the country’s top employers. WestJet, and our regional airline, WestJet Encore, offer scheduled service to more than 100 destinations in North America, Central America, the Caribbean and Europe. Through our partnerships with airlines representing every major region of the world, we offer our guests more than 150 destinations in more than 20 countries. Leveraging WestJet’s extensive network, flight schedule and remarkable guest experience, WestJet Vacations delivers affordable, flexible travel experiences with a variety of accommodation options for every guest. Members of our WestJet Rewards program earn WestJet dollars on flights, vacation packages and more. Our members use WestJet dollars towards the purchase of WestJet flights and vacations packages on any day, at any time, to any WestJet destination with no blackout periods ̶ even on seat sales. For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com. Recent recognition includes: 2016 Canada’s Most Trusted Airline (Gustavson School of Business at the University of Victoria)2016 Canada’s most reputable company for Corporate Social Responsibility (Reputation Institute)2016/2015/2014/2013/2012 Ranked top three for Canadian Brands (Canadian Business Magazine)2016/2015/2014/2013 WestJet RBC World Elite MasterCard ranked #1 in Canada (MoneySense magazine) 2015/2011/2010/2008/2007/2006/2005 Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Culture (Waterstone Human Capital) 2015 Best Employers in Canada (Aon Hewitt) Connect with WestJet on Facebook at facebook.com/westjet Follow WestJet on Twitter at twitter.com/westjet Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at youtube.com/westjet Read the WestJet blog at blog.westjet.com SOURCE WestJet Related Links http://www.westjet.com

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Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Scheduled to Meet with Lawmakers in Phoenix

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PHOENIX, AZ (January 23, 2017) – Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the eighth leading cause of death in Arizona. On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 22 advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, will arrive at the state capitol to meet with lawmakers to encourage them to support legislation that makes suicide prevention and mental health care a top priority for the coming year. “The AFSP Arizona State Capitol Day is a special day for all Arizonians who have dealt with a personal story of suicide. This day allows us to stand up and spread the word about the great work AFSP does in creating education programs and providing tools and resources to help save lives. Our volunteers share their stories about why they participate in this advocacy effort with their state legislators to give a human face to this important health problem. We hope that by sharing our stories, we will help the legislators understand and prioritize suicide prevention. This will make a long-term difference in our communities and hopefully save lives,” said April Kelly, volunteer with the AFSP Arizona chapter. This is the fourth annual State Capitol Day in Arizona. Ms. Kelly is part of a larger national contingent of AFSP volunteer advocates who will be visiting 35 state capitols across the United States in the spring of 2017 to bring best practices in suicide prevention to state legislators and their staff. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement. Learn more about AFSP in its latest Annual Report, and join the conversation on suicide prevention by following AFSP on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. SOURCE American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Related Links http://www.afsp.org For media requests: Alexis O’Brien, AFSP PR Director, 347-826-3577, aobrien@afsp.org

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Outstanding Pianists Prevail at 8th Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition

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World-renowned piano competition culminates with award winners ranging from 13 to 32 years of age, as it welcomed the public to experience great performances by talented young artists TEMPE, ARIZONA. (PRWEB) JANUARY 11, 2017 Xuesha Hu, Andrew Zhao and William Chen captured first place in their respective categories in the 8th Biennial Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition held Jan. 2–8. They took the top prizes in the renowned competition at the Arizona State University School of Music in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts that featured a total of 183 pianists from 23 different countries. Xuesha Hu earned top honors in the Bösendorfer competition, and received the $15,000 David Katzin Award and gold medal. Hu will have the opportunity to be a featured soloist with The Phoenix Symphony and to present a recital in Merkin Hall, Kaufman Music Center, in New York City. Hu, 23 years old, was born in Ganzhou City, China, and has won numerous high honors including her most recent, the 2016 Grand Prize in the 32nd Young Texas Artists Competition. She is pursuing her Master of Music degree at the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern University under the guidance of Professor Alan Chow. She performed Prokofiev’s Concerto No. 3, Op. 26 in the Bösendorfer finals with the Phoenix Symphony at the renowned Phoenix Symphony Hall on Sunday, Jan. 8, culminating a week of performances and festivities in the competition. The Bösendorfer competition features outstanding pianists from around the world ranging in age from 19 to 32. Yutong Sun, 21, took second place in the Bösendorfer competition to capture a $10,000 prize and the Phyllis Chiat Award and silver medal. Sun studies with Alexander Korsantia at the New England Conservatory. Chiat, a longtime arts advocate who loved classical music and the piano, passed away in August 2014 following a short battle with cancer. The award is made possible through the generous support of art lovers in the community and ASU School of Music patrons who knew Phyllis and her husband, Harold Chiat M.D. The third prize in the Bösendorfer competition went to Yuchong Wu, 21, who received a prize of $5,000 and bronze medal; Wu studies with Robert McDonald at The Juilliard School. Andrew Zhao, 16, from San Diego, Calif., performed Chopin’s Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 in the Winners’ Recital of the Yamaha Senior Piano Competition on Saturday, Jan. 7 in Katzin Concert Hall on the ASU Tempe campus. Zhao received the Addona-Burns Award and gold medal and a $5,000 prize in the Senior Competition, which features pianists aged 16 through 18. Second prize was awarded to Lingfei (Stephen) Xie, 16, from the People’s Republic of China, who received $2,000 and the silver medal. The bronze medal and a $1,000 prize went to Arthur Wang, 16, from Canada. The top three winners in the Yamaha Junior Competition, for pianists 13 through 15, all hail from the United States. William Chen, 13, took home the $4,000 Addona-Burns Award and gold medal and the Menahem Zohar Memorial Award for the most outstanding performance of a classical work for his performance of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111; Edward Zhang, 13, earned the silver medal and a $2,000 prize; and Anne Liu, 15, received the bronze medal and the $1,000 Linda and Sherman Saperstein Award. The distinguished panel of judges for the 2017 competition featured Stanislav Ioudenitch, Van Cliburn gold medalist; Oxana Yablonskaya, who served on the faculty at The Juilliard School for 30 years; Dr. Asaf Zohar, Israeli pianist and pedagogue; Zhe Tang, vice dean and piano professor at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music; Robert Hamilton, internationally respected pianist, recording artist and ASU professor; and Baruch Meir from the ASU School of Music. “This year’s festival and competition featured exceptional young pianists who are studying with teachers at some of the world’s most prestigious music schools, including The Juilliard School, Peabody Conservatory, New England Conservatory, Moscow Conservatory, Seoul National University, Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media, Northwestern University, as well as Arizona State University,” said Baruch Meir, founder, president and artistic director of the competition, and Bösendorfer Concert Artist. “This top-tier competition offers our discriminating audience a thrilling opportunity to hear pianists who are performing at the highest levels while still early in their careers.” Forty-three Yamaha and Bösendorfer competitors were selected to perform in the semifinal and final rounds for prizes including more than $50,000 in cash rewards. Three students from Arizona – one from Arizona State University, one from University of Arizona and one who currently studies at The Juilliard School – were accepted to compete this year, evidence of the remarkable quality of pianists in the state. Michelle Nam, Nino Bakradze and Joey Chang vied for the National Society of Arts and Letters Arizona Chapter Special Award for most outstanding Arizona pianist. Joey Chang won that special honor and a $1,000 prize in the Bösendorfer competition and no prize was awarded in the Yamaha competition. Yvgeny Yontov from Israel won a special award of $1,000 for the best performance of a work composed by a French composer in the Bösendorfer Competition. Yuchong Wu won the Sangyoung Kim Award of $1,000, which recognizes the most outstanding performance of a virtuoso work in the Bösendorfer Competition. The Gelfand-Messenger Award of $500 was captured by Peter Klimo from the United States in the Bösendorfer Competition for the best performance of a solo piano work composed by a Living Composer (as of Nov. 6, 2016). The Sarra and Emmanuil Senderov Award of $500 was given to Yutong Sun for the most outstanding performances of a composition by a Russian composer in the Bösendorfer competition, and Anne Liu earned it in the Yamaha Competition. Two Yehuda Meir memorial awards of $250 were given to the two most outstanding artistic performances of an etude by Chopin. Yutong Sun won the award in the Bösendorfer Competition and Jeong Min Kim from Korea won that honor in the Yamaha Competition. The Biennial competition is hailed as one of the best in the world and welcomes the public to experience great performances by these talented young artists. The weeklong event is held at the ASU School of Music in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts in collaboration with the Phoenix Symphony, the Arizona Young Artist Committee and the Arizona Piano Gallery. Heather Landes, director of the ASU School of Music, and Steven Tepper, dean of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, both congratulated all the winners and commended each participant in this year’s competition. “The Bösendorfer and Yamaha USASU International Piano Competition is an exceptional opportunity for young pianists to develop the skills and confidence required to excel in the highly demanding world of concert piano performance. These young artists are experiencing, firsthand, the power of music to change lives,” Landes said. The competition’s live solo rounds began on Jan. 2 and were open to the public, providing exciting opportunities to see participants from all over the world competing for advancement to the final round. The Yamaha Competition reached its conclusion when, after the results were announced, the top medalists performed on a CFX, Yamaha’s flagship concert grand piano, in the Winners’ Recital on Saturday, Jan. 7. The Bösendorfer Competition culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the finalists. Each played a final concerto on Bösendorfer’s Vienna concert grand, the 280 VC, at Symphony Hall, accompanied by The Phoenix Symphony under the baton of conductor Matthew Kasper. Piano Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona’s premier piano showroom and the state’s largest Yamaha piano dealer, was instrumental in providing the practice pianos used throughout the competition as well as arranging for the concert grands used in the finals. The winners were presented with medals individually handcrafted and designed by OT Jewelers of Mesa, Arizona, another generous sponsor. For complete information about the ASU School of Music, this year’s competition or how you might get involved, visit pianocompetition.music.asu.edu or contact the competition office by email: pianocompetition(at)asu(dot)edu or phone: 480-965-8740. -END- About ASU School of Music The School of Music in the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University is one of the top music schools in the nation. Internationally recognized faculty, varied and technologically driven curricula and five outstanding performance facilities all contribute to its stature. The quality and comprehensiveness of the program is demonstrated by the many graduates who are successful performers, composers, music therapists, conductors and teachers regionally, nationally and internationally. Combine these key attributes with the surrounding Southwestern scenery and the culturally stimulating lifestyle of one of the nation’s largest cities, and you’ll discover there truly is no better place to study music. About Bösendorfer Bösendorfer was founded in 1828 in Vienna, Austria and has been the instrument of choice for many of the world’s most famous artists and composers. This limited production, handcrafted instrument remains one of the most sought after instruments for musicians, institutions and piano enthusiasts worldwide. About Yamaha Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) is one of the largest subsidiaries of Yamaha Corporation, Japan and offers a full line of award-winning musical instruments, sound reinforcement, commercial installation and home entertainment products to the U.S. market. Products include: Yamaha acoustic, digital and hybrid pianos, portable keyboards, guitars, acoustic and electronic drums, band and orchestral instruments, marching percussion products, synthesizers, professional digital and analog audio equipment, Steinberg recording products and NEXO commercial audio products, as well as AV receivers, amplifiers, MusicCast wireless multiroom audio systems, Blu-ray/CD players, earphones, headphones, home-theater-in-a-box systems, sound bars and its exclusive line of Digital Sound Projectors. YCA markets innovative, finely crafted technology and entertainment products and musical instruments targeted to the hobbyist, education, worship, music, professional audio installation and consumer markets.

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