DIRECTORS
David Grice (1947-2008)
On Sunday, April 20, 2008, David Grice, the co-founder and co-director of TCYA passed away unexpectedly. Family, friends, students and colleagues are extremely saddened by their loss. David was a talented pianist, an inspiring teacher, and above all, a generous human being. It was David's passion to make TCYA successful in helping young pianists.
David taught piano and music theory courses at Collin College for 20 years. On Wednesday April 23, 2008, Collin College's flag was flown at half-mast on the Spring Creek campus in honor of David . The Music Department at Collin College sponsored a memorial service on May 4 in the John Anthony Theatre on the Spring Creek Campus. On November 16, 2008, Stephen Hough, one of the world's most prominent pianists, volunteered to play a recital in memory of David benefitting TCYA.
(Obituary written by Dallas Morning News music critic Scott Cantrell.)
Bio:
David Grice held degrees in piano performance from Oklahoma City University and SMU, and did postgraduate work at the University of North Texas. He studied with Alexander Uninsky, Bomar Cramer, and Joseph Banowetz. Mr. Grice taught piano and performed in solo and chamber music recitals since 1970. In 1986, he was invited to perform and give masterclasses in the People's Republic of China, in the cities of Guangzhou, Shantou, and at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music. His students have been recognized in many local, state, and national competitions, and have attended many important schools of music, such as Oberlin Conservatory, UNT, SMU, the University of Michigan, and the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. Mr. Grice was frequently an adjudicator for local and state music festivals and competitions, and gave classes on piano repertoire and technique for many music teachers associations. He taught on the faculty of Collin College since the opening of the Spring Creek Campus in Plano, Texas, and maintained a private teaching studio.
