Justin Fitch

Justin is an undergraduate double major at Austin Peay State University with concentrations in piano and voice. He showed interest in music at an early age, but did not start taking formal lessons until the age of 11. Justin is currently studying piano under the tutelage of Dr. Patricia Halbeck. Although Justin greatly enjoys solo performances in piano and voice, his pleasure for ensemble music has made his main focus to be collaborative piano. He has studied collaborative piano under Dr. Mary Alice Domenica and is currently being taught by Professor Anne Marie Padelford. Justin’s formal vocal training did not start until he began attending college; however he was already chosen to be one of the few baritones of APSU’s Chamber Singers ensemble. In APSU Opera, he was selected as the lead male roles of Bartley in Riders to the Sea and Peter (the father) in Hansel and Gretel.

Justin has been awarded the Monday Evening Music Club Scholarship two years in a row, which is awarded to the undergraduate pianist who shows a great amount of improvement in skill and who has greatly contributed to the Music Department. Music is not a hobby to Justin, nor is it a job – music is his passion. He would never push anyone to study music; however, it is his desire to aid in the work of enabling others to make, enjoy, and understand music. Of course, improvement in the student’s playing is always desired, but the enjoyment of making music is equally desired. He knows that although music often requires much effort, time, and self-discipline, it regularly gives back more than one could ask.