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Teaches: Piano Piano Pedagogy Music Theory Music History	Studio Location: Bremerton Silverdale Contact: 360-692-7419 e-mail bowlingmusicstudios.com
Studio Description: Pianist Irene Bowling, a resident of Kitsap County since 1981, is well-known to Washington state audiences as concert artist, teacher, lecturer, and adjudicator. Dr. Bowling’s performances have been given in several cities across the United States, England, Germany, and Mexico. She has been a concerto soloist with the Bremerton Symphony several times in the last 24 years and also performed with the Port Townsend and Bainbridge orchestras. Solo concert appearances have been an annual event across the state and she has been featured on King FM, the classical radio station, cable TV, and radio in eastern Washington. Dr. Bowling received her Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance from Arizona State University, Master of Music from the University of Maryland and Doctorate from the University of Washington in 1989. Her teachers include: Eugene Pridonoff, Thomas Schumacher, Santiago Rodriquez, Neal O’Doan, John T. Moore, and most recently, Craig Sheppard. A recipient of numerous scholarships and awards, she traveled twice on separate grants to England where she researched British contemporary piano music, lectured and performed. Dr. Bowling studied theory and composition under acclaimed British composers Anthony Milner, Jonathan Harvey, and Michael Finnissy. Additional studies include the University of the Pacific, Stockton, California; Royal College of Music, London; and the University of Sussex, Brighton, England. Dr. Bowling is a nationally certified 24 year member of the Kitsap Music Teacher’s Association and founding member of the West Sound Chapter of the Music Teacher’s National Association. She has taught piano at the University of Maryland and Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington. Bowling Piano Studio students have garnered prestigious awards and scholarships and have gained admission into Eastman School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory of Music and major music departments throughout the country. The Bowling Studio is conveniently located in the middle of Kitsap County 2 minutes from downtown Silverdale. Private and group piano lessons are offered to students of any age or playing ability. Theory, music history, performance classes, and participation in local and state-wide musical events and competitions are offered through the studio. Special piano classes are offered for beginning to intermediate level adults and children. Please visit her website for a more detailed description.