Be part of Friday Forum 2026!

Forums are held in the Fellowship Hall at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 600 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg.

Each begins with coffee and conversation at 10:00 AM.

April 3:

Richard Masters, MS and PhD

Morning of Musical Delight with Our Highly Talented Virginia Tech Students

Richard is a solo pianist, opera coach, chamber musician, and orchestral pianist based in Blacksburg. He is an associate professor of piano and collaborative piano on the music faculty at Virginia Tech’s School of Performing Arts. Dr. Masters is a Yamaha Artist. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder, a master’s degree from The Juilliard School of Music, and a doctorate from the Eastman School of Music. While at Eastman School of Music, he conducted the world stage premier of American Jak Heggie’s opera “For a Look or a Touch,” dealing with the experience of German gays in the Holocaust. He was previously appointed in 2013 as Diversity Fellow for the college. In that position he chaired the diversity committee and represented the college in promoting diversity and inclusion across the campus.

This annual music delight is always a heart-warmer for our members. Support our VT music students and be entertained!