https://fpstrings.com/home daily 1.0 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1569379852033-C3QCP4B08NZ4YL3I0A96/9F2B4250-F%28BW%29.jpg forte piano strings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1649652199625-857CW4F3CS6O03MBQHEX/Untitled-1.jpg forte piano strings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562016102272-ZMV7K6HJPMPSQD8J85DR/DSCF0123.JPG forte piano strings - Kaye Yu-Ho Chang Chilton | Cello and Piano https://fpstrings.com/daniel-chilton daily 0.75 2024-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/8095df45-a9c6-4a53-8a62-1edbe9d7343f/_Q8A6596.jpg Daniel Chilton - Daniel Chilton Daniel Chilton, a native Texan, began his musical studies on piano at age six and soon after took up the cello at age nine. From an early age, he showed promise as a musician, leading him to participate in prestigious local competitions. Summers were dedicated to musical growth at renowned institutions like the Interlochen and Killington Music Festivals, immersing himself in intensive study and performing with distinguished musicians. These formative years laid a strong foundation for his professional studies at the University of North Texas, where he studied under the tutelage of Eugene Osadchy. Later, he pursued his Masters in Music with Christopher Adkins at Southern Methodist University, where he also served as a teaching assistant in the Chamber Music program, cultivating his skills as both a performer and educator. Daniel has performed with a wide range of ensembles, including the Irving, San Angelo, and Fort Worth Symphonies. Since 2022, he has served as the personnel manager for the Dallas Chamber Symphony, where he is also integral to the coordination of the Dallas International Piano Competition and the Dallas International Violin Competition. His contributions to these competitions reflect a dedication to excellence and a passion for elevating the classical music landscape in Texas and beyond. In addition to his performance career, Daniel is a sought-after cello instructor, managing the thriving private studio in Frisco, Forte Piano Strings, with his wife and family that attracts over 100 students annually, with a consistent attendance in his personal studio of more than 50 students at any given time. His students frequently excel, achieving top placements in All-Region and All-State auditions and securing competitive accolades that highlight the high standard of his teaching. Beyond teaching, Daniel is an avid arranger and recording artist, bringing his creative vision to life through unique cello arrangements and performances. During his college years, he often collaborated with indie artists, lending his music to a variety of projects that brought him to performances at notable venues such as the House of Blues in Dallas. An active member of the North Texas performance community, Daniel frequently collaborates with his wife, Dr. Kaye Yu-Ho Chang-Chilton, performing duos at high-profile events attended by dignitaries, including U.S. Senators and Ambassadors from Asia. Together, and with their family, they co-founded Mementos Music Group, a nonprofit dedicated to presenting chamber music in innovative ways to general audiences while providing young musicians with unique, career-enhancing performance opportunities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562026877273-1RFFT6ASSBC8FCX6B3BH/32203034_1956808397676076_3460969107648675840_n.jpg Daniel Chilton https://fpstrings.com/kaye-chang-chilton daily 0.75 2024-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/97f38d15-e0f7-4213-a406-30d0ab36f1fd/_Q8A6602.jpg Dr. Kaye Chang Chilton - Dr. Kaye Yu-Ho Chang Chilton Dr. Kaye Yu-Ho Chang-Chilton began her musical journey in her native Taiwan, starting piano at age five and later taking up the cello at eight. She earned her Bachelor of Music in Performance at Taiwan’s Fu Jen Catholic University and continued her studies at the University of North Texas, where she achieved her Master of Music, Graduate Artist Certificate, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Performance in 2022 under the guidance of Nikola Ruzevic. During her time at UNT, she served as an assistant in the chamber music department, performed with the UNT Baroque Orchestra in Boston in 2015, and held the position of Cello Principal for the Concert Orchestra, often featured as a soloist. From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Chang-Chilton performed as a member of the Nova String Quartet, which earned her a prestigious scholarship, and from 2013 to 2017, she was awarded a teaching fellowship at UNT. She later served as cello principal of the New Texas Sinfonia from 2021 to 2023, where she played an integral role in the ensemble's formation and early seasons. Her notable solo performance of The Swan from Carnival of the Animals was praised by Scott Cantrell, music critic for the Dallas Morning News, who noted it “could not have been better!” An accomplished soloist and chamber musician, Dr. Chang-Chilton has performed across California and Southeast Asia. Since 2014, she has been a member of the Dallas Chamber Symphony and performed with the Irving Symphony, Plano Symphony, and Las Colinas Symphony. In 2018, she co-founded Forte Piano Strings studio with her family, where she mentors young musicians, many of whom achieve top rankings in TMEA All-Region auditions and TMEA All-State. She has inspired students to pursue a career in music with some even achieving full scholarships from colleges of music for the musical skills. Dr. Chang-Chilton remains active in the Texas community, performing for major events such as the grand opening of the Taiwan Trade Center in Dallas in 2023. Her performance with her husband, Daniel Chilton, was highly praised by U.S. Senators and Taiwanese Trade Ambassador Chih-Fang Huang. She also dedicates her talents to charity events like Hope’s Gate’s annual “Hope Under the Stars.” As a founding member of Mementos Music Group, Dr. Chang-Chilton is committed to providing audiences with engaging and meaningful chamber music experiences, while offering students opportunities to deepen their artistic journeys. Her work through Mementos Music Group reflects her dedication to connecting with audiences and nurturing future generations of musicians. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562027220088-4NRM2YVJ0K223J0VD6CC/32203034_1956808397676076_3460969107648675840_n.jpg Dr. Kaye Chang Chilton https://fpstrings.com/ben-chilton daily 0.75 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562026681314-99O5Q1HZYRJ9P6474H2U/32203034_1956808397676076_3460969107648675840_n.jpg Benjamin Chilton https://fpstrings.com/jiyoung-park daily 0.75 2019-07-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562026538674-B3HWE0ZHC8MBL00ME0FN/1176BB35D9154CA2955B7AE46F96550A.jpg Dr. Jiyoung Park - Dr. Jiyoung Park - Chilton born in Seoul, Korea, started her musical studies on the piano when she was 4, and began playing the violin at the age of 7. She attended Sunhwa Arts School where she had her solo debut, performing Mozart’s third Violin Concerto at the Annual Concert with the school orchestra after winning the concerto competition. When she was 17, she was chosen to attend Walnut Hill School for the Arts during the school’s audition tour in Seoul and moved to the United States to study with Paul Biss and Miriam Fried. Jiyoung holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music under the tutelage of Miriam Fried, a Master of Music degree and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the USC Thornton School of Music where she studied with Midori Goto. Her doctorate studies include minor fields in Music Theory and Analysis, Music Teaching and Learning, and Viola Performance. An avid educator, Jiyoung has served as an Instructor of Violin and Chamber Music for music minors and non-majors at USC. While maintaining an active private studio, she has given masterclasses and lectures at USC and local high schools in Los Angeles and led sectionals for youth orchestras including Orange County Youth Symphony and North Hollywood High School Orchestra. Jiyoung has also worked with special-needs musicians as a violin instructor at This-Abillity Orchestra, advocating music as a powerful means of communication. Jiyoung has performed extensively in various concert halls throughout the United States and Asia including Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, Suntory Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, and Jordan Hall appearing as a recitalist, chamber musician, and orchestral musician. She has been featured on WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase, and in masterclasses led by Pamela Frank, Ida Kavafian, Pinchas Zukerman, and the Orion String Quartet. Her festival participation includes the Heifetz International Music Institute in New Hampshire, Music Academy of the West in California, Sarasota Music Festival in Florida, Pacific Music Festival in Japan, and Rencontres Franco-Américaines de Musique de Chambre in France. Aside from her professional engagements, Jiyoung has enjoyed outreach performances in Los Angeles and Sri Lanka as part of studio projects led by Professor Goto at various venues such as hospitals, schools, and nursing homes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562026382564-9SWOHBA1KWPBRULKU78T/32203034_1956808397676076_3460969107648675840_n.jpg Dr. Jiyoung Park https://fpstrings.com/performances daily 0.75 2023-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/55521db8-fdc5-4f7e-8d47-df643cba7afa/vlcsnap-2023-07-10-23h08m00s688.png Our Music - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1562170903432-CWXOC0730O83BP3FB61G/32203034_1956808397676076_3460969107648675840_n.jpg Our Music https://fpstrings.com/about-us daily 0.75 2023-07-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/59a58120893fc07fca432e12/1569379852033-C3QCP4B08NZ4YL3I0A96/9F2B4250-F%28BW%29.jpg About Us - About Us Offering music and art lessons at competitive rates, we service the North Texas area and beyond! 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