Alumni Spotlight 2017: James Algermissen

Alumni Spotlight
Written By Luke Rackers
 

James Algermissen

 

Teacher: Kellie Johannik

Special kudos to James Algermissen, age 11, who won a total of FOUR first place prizes in the 2017 festival!

• BEST DEMONSTRATION OF GENUINELY SPONTANEOUS IMPROVISATION IN ANY STYLE (PIANO ENSEMBLE)
• BEST PERFORMANCE OF A WORK FOR 4 OR MORE HANDS
• MOST VERSATILE PIANIST
• BEST DEMONSTRATION OF SPONTANEITY AND/OR IMPROVISATION (JAZZ, POP, GOSPEL OR RAG)

James Algermissen is congratulated by the three judges during the Awards Ceremony

Luke Rackers
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