Beth Sussman received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from The Juilliard School at the age of 21, where she was granted a full scholarship. She was awarded the Charles Petschek Prize in Piano for three consecutive years while at Juilliard, and the Maro Ajemian Prize upon graduation. While a student, she was selected to perform as soloist with The Juilliard Symphony at Lincoln Center. Her studies at Juilliard began at age 11 at the Pre-College Division where she majored in both piano and composition. Performing highlights include a European tour with the Iris Trio and solo recitals at The Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Ravinia Festival (summer home of the Chicago Symphony), and The Chautauqua Music Festival. She has also given live recitals on radio stations across the country and performed for mayors, ambassadors and movie stars. Beth has been performing her interactive assembly programs and workshops in schools for the past several seasons for institutions, like The Music Center and the Orange County Performing Arts Center, introducing students to classical music. Her goal is to diminish the “aura of sanctity” that classical music seems to have, and to bring it down to earth for all to enjoy.