Peggy Rostron is director of The Rostron Piano
Studio in Phoenix, AZ, principal pianist with
MusicaNova Orchestra
and
the
West Valley Symphony,
and freelance accompanist and soloist. She has been active as a piano
teacher for over 30 years, and soloist/collaborative pianist for over 40
years. As a collaborative artist, she has performed with vocal and
instrumental soloists, opera, choir, orchestra, and chamber music.
Originally
from South Carolina, Peggy holds degrees in piano performance from
Winthrop University, Ohio University, and the University of Iowa, where
she completed a Doctor of Musical Arts degree under the direction of
Kenneth Amada.
Peggy is an active member of the Music Teachers National Association
(MTNA), the Arizona State Music Teachers Association (ASMTA), the
Phoenix Music Teachers Association (PMTA), and the National Federation
of Music Clubs. She has presented at MTNA and ASMTA conferences, and at
PMTA monthly meetings. She currently serves as PMTA's webmaster.
In addition to her music activities, Peggy enjoys graphic design and copyediting.