February 15: Guest Pianist Richard Fountain Masterclass and Recital

On February 15^th guest pianist Dr. Richard Fountain came to College of the Ozarks to host a piano masterclass. Dr. Fountain worked with College of the Ozarks students Min Hyeok Kang, Spencer Fleury, and Erin Hall, and helped senior Kaylen Draschil prepare for her piano recital on April 13th. Dr. Fountain also gave a piano recital that night, where he performed pieces by Beethoven and Liszt. We appreciate him coming to help our students grow in their skills!

Praised for his “clear, expressive playing,” “mature display of pyrotechnics,” and “seasoned artistry,” pianist Richard Fountain has steadily garnered recognition for his versatile abilities as soloist, collaborator, and teacher. Dr. Fountain’s accolades include the Early Achiever Award from the Nebraska Alumni Association, the “Teacher of the Year” award from the Lubbock Music Teachers Association, and joint Third Prize in The American Prize for Solo Piano for his solo recording “American Ivory.” Dr. Fountain is also a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music and serves on the Board of Directors of the Texas Music Teachers Association. Dr. Fountain is currently a full-time Professor of Piano at Wayland Baptist University, where he has received WBU’s highest recognition for professional activity, the “Contribution to the Profession” award.