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Chikako Sloan is the Adjunct Instructor of Piano in the Music, Theatre & Dance Department at Taylor University, where she has taught for 35 years. Based in Yorktown, Indiana, she combines her academic role with active performance throughout the United States, the Bahamas, and Japan.
Education
- MM in Piano Performance, Ball State University
- BM in Piano Performance, University of Arizona
Research and Performance Interests
Chikako Sloan's primary scholarly and artistic focus lies in piano performance and pedagogy. Her work spans classical solo repertoire, collaborative piano, and sacred music. She frequently collaborates with orchestras and ensembles, and her international performance schedule reflects a commitment to both artistic excellence and cultural exchange.
In addition to her university teaching, she maintains an active performance calendar, having appeared as a soloist with the Marion Philharmonic Orchestra and Fort Wayne Philharmonic Orchestra, and has toured extensively across the U.S., the Bahamas, and Japan.
Awards and Honors
No specific scientific awards or fellowships are mentioned in the provided text.
Advising, Grants, and Service
While no formal list of students or grants is provided, Chikako Sloan is noted for her 35 years of service at Taylor University, indicating a long-standing commitment to music education and mentorship. She also serves as pianist for Yorktown Methodist Church and Covenant Partners Ministries and volunteers as a translator for Tim Keller’s publications.
Labs, Teams, and Collaborations
She frequently performs with her husband and has collaborated with regional orchestras, indicating a strong presence in the regional and international classical music community.
