SCOTT WATKINS: HOME
SCOTT WATKINS, Assistant Professor of Piano, Jacksonville University
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"Scott Watkins is a polished player in his prime." - Folio Weekly
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Scott Watkins' upcoming appearances:
September 13:
JU Music Faculty Showcase Concert
music by Debussy, Franck
September 20:
Marguerite Richardson, violin ... Sonatas by Brahms and Franck
October 11:
JU ComposerFest ... music by Schirmer, Harrison, Watkins
October 26:
Muskingum College, New Concord, OH
music by Scarlatti, Debussy, Liszt, Beethoven
November 1, 3:
Roanoke, Blacksburg, VA ... music by Handel, Mahler/Schoenberg
November 8:
JU Faculty Recital ... music by Scarlatti, Debussy, Liszt, Beethoven
December 3:
Hedda Gabler film score debut
UPCOMING APPEARANCES - October 1, 2008
October 3 & 4
with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra
GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue
Michael Krajewski, conductor - BlueCross and Blue Shield of Florida Pops Series
October 26, Muskingum College, New Concord, OH, 3pm
Solo recital; music by Scarlatti, Debussy, Liszt, Beethoven
November 8
Jacksonville University
Faculty Recital
SCARLATTI Four Sonatas
DEBUSSY La soiree dans Grenade, La plus que lente, La puerta del vino, Clair de lune, Feux d'artifice, L'Isle joyeuse
LISZT Transcendental Etude No. 9 "Ricordanza"
BEETHOVEN "Waldstein" Sonata
... this is a fundraiser for the Harvey Scholl Prize in Piano at JU ...
Please see UPCOMING for further details.
Yamaha Piano no longer for sale - June 21, 2008
My Yamaha G3 is no longer for sale. I have decided to keep this fine instrument, which was given to me by a wonderful friend and arts patron. After doing some indepth research on this instrument, I have discovered that it is an exceptional piano. I have always enjoyed practicing on it, and it will stay in my family of instruments.
Appologies to all who made inquiries about purchasing this instrument.
A NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE - March 16, 2008
Throughout my performing career I've always sought to interpret the music I play from the composer's perspective. I believe this is the direct path to musical truth. There are many performers who rely upon a so-called tradition of performance and eccentricity.
It is in this direct path to the composer which inspires me in a new project.
Ever since I was young, I have always been interested in and fascinated by music composition, in particular, composing music for film. I am delighted to announce that I have been asked to compose the soundtrack for a new feature-length film currently in post-production at the Jacksonville University Film Department. Directed by Carolina Conte, "HEDDA GABLER" is slated to have its premiere showing in the Fall of 2008.