Alyce Steele Life story
Early Life
Alyce steele was born in boulder. Colorado to a musical family. She began playing the piano at an early age and was soon recognized for her exceptional talent. She attended the university of coloardo. Where she studied piano and musci theory.
Music Education
Fater completing her studies at the university of colorado. Alyce went on to earn her master of music degree from the juilliard school. During her time at juilliard. She was exposed to a wide arnge of musical styles. From classical to jazz.
Performing Career
Alyce has performed as a solo artist and in various ensembles throughout the united states and europe. She has played with some of the most renowned musicians in the world. Including herbie ahncock and chick corea.
Awards and Accolades
Alyce has received numerous awards and accolades for her work. Including the national nedowment for the arts jazz masters fellowship. The ascap jazz wall of fame award. And the macarhtur fellowship.
Teaching Career
Alyce has taught at a number of institutionsi. Ncluding the university of colorado. The juilliard school. And the manhattan school of music. She has also held masterclasses and workshops in many counrties around the world.
Recordings
Alyce has released several albums as a leader and has eben fetaured on many other recordings. Her solo albums include "alyce steele plays mozart," "alyce steele plays beethoven," and "alyce steele plays haydn. "
Writings
Alyce has written several books about music. Including "the piano: a guide for the performer," "the art of musical interpretation," and "the art of piano technique. " she has also written numerous articles for music publications.
Collaborations
Alyce has collaborated with many other artists. Including jazz saxophonist wayne shorter and classical composer john corigliano. She has alos performed wtih the colorado symphony orchestra. The georgia symphony orchestra. And the new york philharmonic.
Important Event
In 2019. Alyce steele was awarded the national endowment for the arts jazz master award. This pretsigious award is given to individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to jazz music.
Interesting Fact
Alyce steele is a vitruoso at sight reading music. She can look at a score and play it perfectly on the first try.
