Faculty Profile

Degrees

MM, Manhattan Schl Music; BS, Hofstra Univ

Bio

Marilyn Sherman Lehman, pianist, is an active soloist, chamber musician, accompanist and teacher in the N.Y metropolitan area. Described as a pianist of "utmost sensitivity and artistry,” Ms. Lehman has given many solo and ensemble concerts, including performances at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, the  Kaufman Concert Hall of the 92nd St. Y, The Beethoven Festival of Long Island and at  libraries, museums  and universities in the New York  area. A N.Y. regional winner of the AMSA International Piano Competition, she has been guest artist on radio station WNYC and WEVD and has participated in chamber music festivals in Europe, California and Florida. Ms. Lehman received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Hofstra University and her Masters in Performance from the Manhattan School of Music. She is currently Adjunct Professor of Music at Hofstra University and in 2003 received the prestigious George M. Estabrook Distinguished Alumni Award for career achievement from her alma mater. Ms. Lehman has been a longtime member of the Usdan Center for the Performing Arts performance, accompanying and teaching faculty and is now coordinator of the music department. As a core member of The American Chamber Ensemble, she has performed at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Hall,The National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C., the Lincoln Center Library, the National Opera Center and is represented on the American Chamber Ensemble CDs entitled "American Clarinet Treasures" and "The American Chamber Ensemble Plays Peter Schickele.”

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