PARELLO & VEVERKA COMPETITION WINNERS

JUNIOR DIVISION

First Place: Anthony Adduci, student of Dr. Anne Marie Kuhny

Second Place: Yimo Wang, student of Jue He

Honorable Mention: Stephanie Tang, student of Sejeong Jeong

Honorable Mention: Sydney Zirkle, student of Wen Rudnick

SENIOR DIVISION

First Place: Kevin Xue, student of Jue He

Nola Gustafson 1938-2021

Nola Ilene Gustafson was a renowned classical pianist and teacher and a member of WSMC for 53 years. During that time, Nola was always heavily involved with the club, including serving as president in the 1980’s. She was a performing member who was always featured multiple times per season as both a soloist and collaborative artist. Nola was very much in-demand every season, as her pianistic skills were nearly flawless. Highlights of her excellent training were a BM in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music, and a Master of Music in Piano Performance earned under the world-famous Menahem Pressler at Indiana University. For more than 50 years, Nola was at the helm of our annual piano festival. She was passionate about classical music of all kinds. Nola gave of herself in time and talent and strived to make the piano festival the best possible experience for our young pianists. Nola was a caring and devoted piano teacher who loved her students dearly and touched so many lives. We are honored to carry on the festival in her name.