Pianiste Katie Yao Morgan, die in juni afstudeerde in het hoofdvak repetiteurship, krijgt door de EPTA Nederland (European Piano Teachers Association) de Frans Schreuderprijs toegekend voor de beste Master research van 2024 van alle Nederlandse conservatoria. Ze ontvangt deze prijs, en presenteert haar research, tijdens de EPTA-conferentie, op 9 november 10:30-11:30 in het Akoesticum in Ede.

De titel van haar research is als volgt:
Tracing the Piano's Bias Against Women from the Past to Contemporary Perspectives
Haar onderzoek "delves into the long-standing, often-overlooked issue of gender bias within the realm of piano playing. Examining historical roots, societal expectations, and physical limitations imposed by conventional pianos, the paper unravels the discriminatory practices women face in pursuing a career as pianists. From compositional biases to performance expectations, the study explores women’s multifaceted challenges and how these issues persist in the contemporary landscape. The research concludes with examining potential solutions, including the proposal and implications of adapting pianos to accommodate diverse hand sizes, thus striving towards a more equitable and inclusive musical world.”