FGCU Bower School of Music & the Arts

Have you been missing the Bower School of Music & the Arts? Well, we’re only month away from of End of Camp Concert!🥳

This concert is free and open to the public- we would even encourage the public to show up😉

Check out this amazing FGCU360 Article about Lucas J. Century’s work!

We so are fortunate to have such remarkable artistic contributions on our campus.

Thank you to FGCU Marketing Team for helping tell these stories and showcasing the people, places, and accomplishments that make FGCU special💙💚

Etched in history: Artist’s legacy at FGCU tied to national history Discover artist Luc Century’s iconic craftsmanship, first seen on the Vietnam Memorial, across FGCU’s campus.

We are so proud of you Quang!!

News from Dr. Michael Baron’s Piano Studio:

Exciting news!

Quang Vo is one of three finalists for the PianoArts Competition. Please join us in congratulating Quang on this amazing achievement.

The level of the semi-finalists have been at the highest caliber. I am very proud of both Duy and Quang in more than holding their own with some of the best young pianists in the country.

Click the link below to learn more about the finalist.

We wish you luck going into the finals, Quang!!🥳👏

Announcing our Finalists! - Piano Arts Concerts. Competitions. Community Arts.

Some of our favorite venues from this past
school year🤩

Thank you to all our community partners for being so supportive of the work we do here at the Bower School of Music & the Arts!

Credit for first and last photos to the amazing ✨

News From Michael Baron’s Piano Studio:

I am happy to announce that FGCU swept all the top piano awards in the Florida State Music Teachers Association (FSMTA).

In the 2026 Young Collegiate Piano Competition open to all freshmen and sophomore pianists in the state, Long Do received First Prize and Lam Nguyen received Second Prize.

In the 2026 Byrd Memorial Piano Ensemble Competition open to all pianists 18-26 years old in the state of Florida, Tuan Vu and Le Phuong Pham received First Prize.

I would also like to mention that in the pre-college category of the Byrd Memorial Piano Ensemble Competition two of my pre-college students won first prize.

Congratulations to these incredibly talented students!💐

Check out this feature on our student Duy Vu! Please wish him luck at this completion!👏🏽

Here's our next PianoArtist, Duy Vu!
Duy, aged 21, is a student at Florida Gulf Coast University, and a native of Hanoi, Vietnam. At the age of six, he began studying both piano and karate. He has found success in both disciplines, competing in national and international martial arts tournaments and winning awards in piano competitions in Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, Chiba, and Germany.

As a participant in a research program sponsored by the FGCU College of Arts and Sciences, Duy recently completed a study comparing piano pedagogy methods in Vietnam and the United States, and providing an overview of classical Vietnamese piano music. He has broad musical tastes and explores recordings of many genres. “I am especially interested in how different musical styles can influence each other,” he said.

The 2026 PianoArts Competition and Festival is just around the corner! Have you ordered your tickets yet? Don't wait, order today! https://pianoarts.org/concerts/

Check out this feature on our student Quang Minh Vo! Please wish him luck at this completion🥳

Presenting our next PianoArtist!
Quang Minh Vo, a 20-year-old native of Hanoi, Vietnam, is a competition veteran, winning more than 40 domestic and international piano awards in locations ranging from Hungary to Malaysia. After completing studies in 2022 at the Vietnam National Academy of Music, he enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University to study piano performance. Quang is a finalist in the 2026 MTNA National Young Artist Competition.

Quang is especially drawn to collaboration with other musicians. His membership in orchestra and a trio as a cellist “taught me how to listen differently,” he said. “I learned how to shape a phrase not just for myself, but for the sound of a group.” The inclusion of chamber music opportunities drew Quang to the PianoArts competition. “Chamber music, in particular, feels like a conversation where every detail matters,” he said.

The 2026 PianoArts Competition Starts soon, get your tickets today! https://pianoarts.org/concerts/