Date: Sunday, October, 26, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel
Format: In-Person + Virtual
Admission: Free | Open to the Public
Watch: Livestream from Harkness Chapel
Program
Featuring Prize Winners
Shreya Girish, flute | Eric Zhang, piano
Together with Finalist
Erin Huang, flute
The Department of Music at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø invites you to honor the memory of Joan Terr Ronis and celebrate the achievements of Shreya Girish (flute), student of Heidi Ruby-Kushious (CIM), and Eric Zhang (piano), student of Gerardo Teissonnière (CIM)—winners of the 2025 Ronis Recital Prize, awarded for their exemplary musicianship demonstrated in the spring jury auditions. They will be joined by finalist Erin Huang (flute), student of Heidi Ruby-Kushious (CIM), who received special recognition for her outstanding performance.
About the Recital Prize
The Joan Terr Ronis Recital Prize was established in 1996 by Leonard Ronis in memory of his wife, a distinguished Cleveland piano soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. Awarded each spring through a competitive audition process, the prize recognizes ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s most accomplished undergraduate music students, who are honored with a recital performance.
Learn more about the recital prize and previous winners.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Music 2025–26 Concert Season
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Department of Music presents a wide range of concerts, recitals, and special events that showcase the talents of students, faculty, and guest artists. From classical masterworks to contemporary compositions, these performances highlight the creativity and excellence within ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s vibrant music community. Open to the public, the series offers opportunities for audiences of all ages to experience inspiring live music and support the next generation of musicians and scholars.
Florence Harkness Memorial Chapel (est. 1902) is known for its Tiffany stained-glass windows, soaring arches, and exquisite woodwork. The neo-Gothic structure, located on Mather Quad at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø (Cleveland, OH), commemorates the brief life of Florence Harkness Severance. The chapel offers a warm, intimate, and acoustically resonant space for performances and special events.
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