About Me

Welcome to my webpage, I'm Jennifer Van Otterloo. Originally from

Sheldon, IA, I am a third generation pianist and began my studies at the

age of 4 with my grandmother, Lois Gruis.  I  participated in the

Junior Level of the National Federation of Music Clubs competitions

for 10 years and received a National Merit at the age of 7.  I have

won various awards throughout high school and college including

the John Phillip Sousa Band Award, 4 years of music letters, an

honorable mention in the Sammons Competition in piano as a college

freshman, and 2^nd place in the same competition as both a sophomore

and junior.  I have also had many experiences playing with different

ensembles including jazz bands, various chamber ensembles, and the

Siouxland Youth Symphony.  I am currently a senior at Morningside

College majoring in piano performance where I study with  Drs. Kathryn

and James March.  I have dreamt of becoming a concert pianist from a

very young age and hope to some day make this dream a reality,

although I have not ruled out teaching or playing in a chamber ensemble.