Dr. Steven L. Havens, PhD

Dr. Steven L. Havens is currently a member of the piano faculty at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, where he was named one of the outstanding faculty members in 2005. He has served on the piano faculty of the University of Iowa All-State Music Camp and has been affiliated with Wheaton College Conservatory of Music as well as the National Music Camp at Interlochen, Michigan.

In addition to his teaching activities, Dr. Havens performs as solo pianist, collaborative pianist, and church musician. He has performed in a variety of ensemble settings including: piano four-hand duo, two piano duo, art song, flute and piano, violin and piano, cello and piano, trio, quartet among others. As an accompanist he has played for choral organizations, musical theater, opera, ballet, and modern dance. In addition to numerous Chicago-area venues, Dr. Havens has performed at Mount Saint Clair College, Quincy Conservatory, Luther College, and Coe College. He has also performed in Austria, Germany, France, Spain, England, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree (Piano Performance with a Specialization in Piano Pedagogy)
Western Illinois University

Master of Music Degree (Piano Performance)
University of Texas at Austin

Doctorate of Music Degree (PhD)
University of Iowa

Additional Performance Studies

Hochschule für Musik [Mozarteum] in Salzburg, Austria
Vienna International Masterclasses, Vienna, Austria
International Festival-Institute at Round Top, Texas

Principal Piano Instructors

Michael Campbell
Gregory Allen
Danielle Martin
Daniel Shapiro
René Lecuona

Additional Performance Instructors

Jeannette Haien
Carl Schachter
James Dick
George Kern

Piano Pedagogy Instructors

Ann Collins
Martha Hilley
Amanda Vick Lethco

Awards and Honors

Rotary International Scholarship for Study in Austria
Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society
Blue Key National Honor Fraternity
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Jessie H. and Mary Gibbs Jones Scholarship
Laura Beu Memorial Music Scholarship
Jean Hammer Lentz Memorial Music Scholarship

Competitions

National Young Artist Competition
Music Teachers National Association Collegiate Artist Competition
Nina Plant Wideman International Piano Competition (Finalist)
Western Illinois University Concerto Competition (Winner)