William Perry Johnson

Classical Pianist

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W.Perry Johnson, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, is a graduate of the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris, France. An active performer and teacher, he holds a Bachelor of Music (cum laude) from Webster University, in St. Louis, Missouri, as well as a Master of Music in piano performance from De Paul University in Chicago, Illinois

He was also granted the Albert Roussel Scholarship for advanced study abroad at the Ecole Normale Musique de Paris France. There he underwent a program of rigorous study and performance studying with Jules Gentil and Andre Gorog. As a result, he was awarded the License d'Enseignement (teaching license) with a first place mention by the unanimous decision of the jury, and the prestigious Diplome Superieur d'Execution (concert performance license).

Mr. Johnson remained in France to play a challenging concert engagement schedule ranging from international piano competitions to solo recitals. Concurrently, he was an instructor of classical piano for Les Rencontres de la Plaine de Musique de Versailles.

Since arriving in the Chicago area, Mr. Johnson continues to maintain a demanding performance and teaching schedule. His students have earned scholarships and received music degrees from universities and colleges in the United States and abroad.

Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has received national recognition for his academic and artistic talents. He was awarded membership in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and is recognized in the 1990 edition of Outstanding Young Men of America. He has performed on radio and television in the United States and Europe.

Mr. Johnson and children Sophie, Gabrielle, Pièrre and Sebastian reside in Oak Park, Illinois.

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