Dr. Abbie Brewer, a pianist, teacher and travel enthusiast based in Cedar Rapids, will perform a recital in Lisbon Heritage Hall, the second floor of the Lisbon Public Library, Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m.
Praised for her thoughtful playing as well as for her confident, direct approach to teaching, Brewer began studying the piano at the age of eight in Nebraska. After moving to Iowa in junior high, she began exploring collaborative performance by accompanying her junior high choir. Active involvement in music throughout high school led her to pursue a degree in music education.
As a student at Wartburg College, Brewer continued to accompany and began teaching piano to elementary students in the Tower School of Music. Her first teaching position took her to southern California where she also earned her master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University. She returned to Iowa for her doctoral studies at the University of Iowa, and continued to teach piano and perform collaboratively, taking advantage of chamber music opportunities in Bulgaria and Italy.
Currently, Brewer teaches courses in piano, music theory, and music history at Coe College. She performs with Durward contemporary music ensemble, the Coe College Concert Choir, and is in demand as a pianist in the Cedar Rapids area. Brewer has been praised for her thoughtful playing as well as for her confident, direct approach to teaching.
All are welcome at this free event.
Coe College pianist gives recital in Heritage Hall October 4
September 24, 2023