Noah Waddell
Biography
On Noah's seventh birthday, his family was on their way to the shopping mall and decided to stop at the local piano store. After learning about the many benefits of music education, his parents decided to buy a piano. Not knowing anything about music, they asked the salesman for a recommendation for a piano teacher. For the next three years, Noah looked forward to his weekly lesson, but practicing was not yet an established part of his routine. In 2011, he started to focus more on the piano and began to progress quickly.
Noah has performed at several recital halls, shopping centers, and churches. Recent engagements have included performances at the Longboat Key Island Chapel, the Sugden Theatre in Naples, and the Steinway Gallery in Miami. Noah currently donates some of his time and talents weekly to "The Arts in Healthcare Program" at Lee Memorial Hospitals. NBC and Wink News TV featured a story showcasing his talents as a child prodigy giving back to the local community. Recently, Noah appeared on the PBS TV Show "Curious Kids". Noah is home schooled and enjoys a variety of activities including tennis, hiking, fishing, and pickleball. He also loves his two Havanese dogs, Bach and Mozart.
Noah has performed at several recital halls, shopping centers, and churches. Recent engagements have included performances at the Longboat Key Island Chapel, the Sugden Theatre in Naples, and the Steinway Gallery in Miami. Noah currently donates some of his time and talents weekly to "The Arts in Healthcare Program" at Lee Memorial Hospitals. NBC and Wink News TV featured a story showcasing his talents as a child prodigy giving back to the local community. Recently, Noah appeared on the PBS TV Show "Curious Kids". Noah is home schooled and enjoys a variety of activities including tennis, hiking, fishing, and pickleball. He also loves his two Havanese dogs, Bach and Mozart.
In addition to performing, Noah enjoys piano competitions. He has won several top awards including:
- May 2013 - Florida Federation of Music Clubs Irene Muir Overall Winner
- May 2013 - Florida Federation of Music Clubs State Senior Concerto Winner
- May 2013 - Florida Federation of Music Clubs State Solo Repertoire Winner
- May 2013 - FSMTA Pre-College Chamber Music Winner
- 2013 Miami International Music Academy Scholarship
- 2013 Coral Gables Music Club Scholarship
- March 2013 - The 47th Annual Southwest Florida Symphony Jillian Prescott Music Awards
- September 2012 - The Justine Lebaron Young Artist Competition St. Petersburg College
- April 2012 - The FGCU/Steinway Young Artist Competition in Naples
- March 2012 - The FSMTA Concerto Competition in Fort Myers
- March 2012 - The 46th Annual Southwest Florida Symphony Jillian Prescott Music Awards
- April 2011 - The FGCU/Steinway Young Artist Competition in Naples
- September 2010 - The Bach Festival Competition in Bonita Springs
Noah has built a unique reputation as an explosive and physical young performer not afraid to take risks. He is serious and sensitive with an innate musicality rarely found in an artist of his age. “I am very grateful for my God given gift of music and my utmost desire is that you will enjoy it too.”