Mark Di Pinto

Mark Di Pinto is an Associate Professor of Piano at Washington Adventist University, where he teaches piano, music theory, and ear training while also serving as an accompanist. His academic journey includes a DMA and MM from the Eastman School of Music and a BA from Columbia Union College.

He has performed globally in venues such as Carnegie Hall, Sydney Opera House, and Capetown City Hall, premiering Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse’s African Suite for two pianos and orchestra in 2005. His accolades include top prizes in multiple competitions like the E. R. Davis Competition and GLMTA Concerto Competition.

• Education
  • DMA, Eastman School of Music
  • MM, Eastman School of Music
  • BA, Columbia Union College
• Performance Highlights
  • Accompanied New England Youth Ensemble across six continents
  • Master classes with George Crumb, Claude Frank, and others
  • Premiered African Suite for two pianos at Carnegie Hall
• Scientific Awards
  • E. R. Davis Competition
  • GLMTA Concerto Competition
  • Henri Carol Memorial Competition
  • Miriam Shields Gottlieb Young Pianists Memorial Competition
  • Yardumian Ensemble Competition
  • MSMTA Festival Competition