André Previn Peck is a 12-year-old pianist from La Crosse, Wisconsin.  Studying piano since the age of 4, he is currently a student of Dr. Joseph Zins of Crocus Hill Studios, St. Paul, Minnesota. 
 

In June of 2021, André made his orchestral debut with the Fort Worth Symphony as a winner of the Concerto Competition of the Piano Texas International Festival and Academy.  One of just 24 selected from all over the world to attend the academy in the Junior Category (17 and under), André also performed in the Master Class of Tamás Ungár, as well as numerous private lessons and solo performances.   André was once again selected for this year’s academy (2022) in an ever-increasingly competitive environment.  In January, 2022, he received Honorable Mention in the Minneapolis Music Teachers Forum (MMTF) Mozart Concerto Competition.  In November of 2021, André was named Alternate in the State Division of the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) National Young Artist Competition – Junior Level (age 11-14).

 

André’s passions in addition to piano include sports, mathematics, cubing, chess, and friends.  His interest in giving back to his community utilizing his pianistic gifts includes organizing Kid-Helping-Kids concerts for the La Crosse Children’s Museum and the Memorial Pool.  The spirit of philanthropy was instilled by his parents, Chris Peck and Chau Nguyen.  His younger brother Stephen is a cellist and the two perform together occasionally.  He is currently a seventh grader and has completed his high school mathematics courses.

Andre’s joie de vivre is exceptional and reflects a child with enormous talent in a relationship-based life.