Pianist Ronald Hawkins was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and is an active soloist, lecturer, coach, and collaborative artist, described by The Greenville News as "a unique and dynamic young pianist." He serves as assistant piano director for the Shenandoah Performing Arts Camp in Winchester, Virginia.

Ronald has performed throughout the Eastern United States (South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Washington DC, New York, Maryland, and Tennessee), and he also performed in England. His international debut was in 1997 at the Rachmaninoff Conference held at Pendrell Concert Hall in England, for which he received international acclaim. The Independent states that "Hawkins gave a thoughtful and insightful performance. His keyboard manner is undemonstrative and leaves one free to enjoy his music without distraction."

Ronald has received numerous awards and honors. He is the recipient of the 1998-99 Sullivan Grant and in February 1999 was selected "Who’s Who" by Shenandoah Conservatory. Other scholarships include: Marion Park Lewis Foundation for the Arts; Cecil Hefner Scholarship; Shenandoah Conservatory Keyboard Scholarship; Greer Outreach Program for Young Artist; Greer Music Club; and honors in composition and piano at the Brevard Summer Music Camp. Ronald has performed in masterclasses with international acclaimed artists such as: John O’Conor, André Watts. Mario Kay Ocker, Gerhardt & Barbara Suhrstedt, Maurice Hinson, Jack Roberts, Richard Cass, Leon Bates, and Max Camp.

Ronald received his Bachelor and Master of Music degrees in Piano Performance at Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia, where he was a student of Elizabeth Temple. In his performances Ronald captures his audiences with his energy, enthusiasm, and personal warmth as well as with a love for the music he plays. Ronald is a member of the Rachmaninoff Society and has recorded for Jamlet Music, A Biltmore Estate Christmas.
 

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Richard J. Novak, Agent
129 Church Street
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New Haven, Connecticut 06510
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Ronald Hawkins, Piano Faculty
University of Hartford
The Hartt School
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117-1599
Telephone (860) 768-7853

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