July 6, 2021 - The Crow's Nest Update
**American Pianist Kenny Broberg Wins Prestigious Award at Park University**
Kenny Broberg, a highly acclaimed American pianist known for his inventive, intelligent, and intense performances, has added another prestigious award to his impressive list of accomplishments. The pianist, who is a graduate student at Park University's International Center for Music, won the American Pianists Association's 2021 American Pianists Awards.
Broberg's victory marks him as one of the most decorated pianists of his generation. He has previously won the silver medal at the 2017 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and the bronze medal at the 2019 International Tchaikovsky Competition. Broberg has also earned prizes at other international competitions such as Hastings, Sydney, Seattle, and New Orleans.
Broberg's academic training is just as impressive as his competition successes. He earned his Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Houston Moores School of Music, where he studied under Nancy Weems. He then continued his studies as a graduate student at Park University, studying with Stanislav Ioudenitch, the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition gold medalist.
Between 2022 and 2024, Broberg served as Deputy Professor of the Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid, Spain. Internationally, Broberg has performed extensively with orchestras and conductors such as Ludovic Morlot, Kent Nagano, Leonard Slatkin, Vasily Petrenko, Nicholas Milton, John Storgårds, Carlos Miguel Prieto, Gerard Schwarz, Stilian Kirov, and violinist Joshua Bell.
In addition to his musical achievements, Broberg has also been awarded the Christel DeHaan Classical Fellowship, valued at over $200,000. The fellowship includes a $50,000 cash prize, career assistance for two years, concerti and solo recitals worldwide, an artist-in-residence post at the University of Indianapolis, and a recording contract with Steinway and Sons record label.
Park University, where Broberg is currently studying, has also been making headlines. Three individuals, Jeffrey Anthony, Gary Henry, and Jose Rosa, Ph.D., were elected to serve three-year terms on the University's Board of Trustees, effective July 1. Vince Clark was elected as chair of the board.
Sue Wilcox was tabbed to lead the University's implementation of its 18-month strategic bridge plan, "Momentum." Danielle Theiss was hired as the director of library services, effective July 1. Joslyn Creighton was appointed to the role of director of daytime admissions, effective July 6.
The University has also been recognised for its efforts in supporting military personnel. Park University was ranked by Military Times on the following lists: No. 51 nationwide among all schools (public and private), No. 9 nationwide among private not-for-profit schools, No. 7 in the Central region of the U.S. among all schools (public and private), and No. 2 in Central region of the U.S. among private not-for-profit schools in its 2021 "Best for Vets: Colleges" rankings.
In summary, Kenny Broberg's background combines rigorous academic training and competition successes with a flourishing international performing career, backed by significant accolades such as the 2021 American Pianists Awards, and graduate studies under esteemed mentors at Park University. The University itself is also making waves, with a focus on supporting military personnel and continuing to attract high-calibre individuals to its Board of Trustees.
Contemplating his recent victory, Kenny Broberg's educational journey in education-and-self-development, primarily focused on personal-growth through learning, has significantly contributed to his success as a pianist. His dedication to learning and honing his skills has been evident in his academic training at institutions such as the University of Houston Moores School of Music and Park University, where he has studied under distinguished mentors.
