Nora Chiang Wrobel, Pianist and Instructor“Nora is an exceptionally talented piano artist and has expertise in all facets of music. Her ability to relate to students and give meaningful feedback makes her an excellent teacher and coach and she has the patience and integrity of a seasoned college professor. “
Dr. James E. Smith —
Conductor, Organist
Retired, Chairman of the Music Department
Santa Monica College
EDUCATION
University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Master of Music in Piano Performance
(Scholarship student)
New England Conservatory, Boston, MA
Graduate Studies in Piano Performance
(Scholarship student)
Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY
Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance
(Scholarship student)
Juilliard School of Music, NY, NY
Pre-College Division Diploma
(5-year scholarship student)
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Santa Monica Community College, Santa Monica, CA
Director of Applied Program
Individual and Class Piano Instructor
Music Lecturer and Master-Class Instructor
Performance Class Instructor and Student Concert Coach
Private Instructor
Individual Instructor to students ages 5 to 75 from Elementary to Advanced Levels
Teachers’ Coach: coaching to teachers regarding pedagogical issues
Administrator
Vice President of the West Los Angeles Music Teacher’s Association
Lecturer
Piano and Music Lecturer: Professional and Educational Workshops for Teachers and Students
Adjudicator
Adjudicator for Piano and Instrumental Competitions
Piano Accompanist
Eastman School of Music, Curtis Institute of Music,
University of Southern California, Santa Monica College,
El Camino College, Cerritos College
PERFORMANCE BACKGROUND
Soloist
Concerto Pianist with Orchestra
Chamber Musician
Pianist of Tre Colore Trio, Glendale Philharmonic Trio, and Trio Accento