Dmitri Korneev

Dmitri Korneev is a multifaceted musician and educator currently serving as the Executive Director of "You Need Music" Educational & Performing Enterprise.12 He is also the Collaborative Pianist and Coordinator at the John J. Cali School of Music at Montclair State University.1

Korneev holds a PhD in Composition from Mason Gross School of the Arts and a master's degree from both the Gnessin Russian Academy of Music and Mannes College of Music.1 His academic background includes studies at the Central Music School at Moscow State Conservatory.1

As a performer, Korneev has given solo recitals throughout Russia, Greece, Italy, and the United States, including prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and the United Nations Concert Hall in New York.1 He has won prizes at the Dunaevsky and Prokofiev Composition Competitions and was a finalist in an American Prize competition.1

Korneev's professional experience includes:

• Staff accompanist at the University of Texas and Lyric Opera at San Antonio
• Chamber music coach at Rutgers State University
• Aural skills instructor at Montclair State University
• Executive Director of "You Need Music" Educational & Performing Enterprise1

In addition to his role at "You Need Music," Korneev is involved with the "Olympic Challenge" Competition.3