Fitzroy Graham II

Pianist, Composer, Conductor and Entertainer

About Fitz Graham

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Fitzroy Graham II is a pianist, composer, conductor and music educator whose works integrate performance, pedagogy and scholarly musical development. His musical journey began at the age of six, in 2000, when he received his first piano instruction. The talent of a budding pianist was recognized, in 2001, when he won first place performing Beethoven’s “Ode to joy,” as a student at Holy Rosary Catholic School, New York.

Graham continued to evolve and received the 2011 and 2012 Outstanding Musician Award as a student at Caleb Ackerman Piano school, affiliated with Halls School of Music, Woodlands, Texas. He participated in Gold Cups events and received consecutive superior grades. His passion as an entertainer guided him to perform as a pianist in local, national and international competitions. On the international stage a Carnagie group of distinguished judges commended him as a pianist with a bright future.

Graham incorporated piano playing with music compositions, and by 2014 he had composed 50 pieces including 27 copyrights. In 2015, he earned an associate in arts, majoring in music, from the Lone Star College- Montgomery, Texas. His piano audition at the University of Houston {U of H} was a success and in 2019, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Music with a double minor in Kinesiology and Spanish from the University of Houston (U of H)- Moores School of Music.

In 2024 he was accepted and pursued graduate studies in Piano Performance and Pedagogy at Nazareth University. Graham successfully completed his master’s degree in 2026. His development has been shaped by masterclasses and the mentorship of distinguished instructors, including Talli Morgulis associate professor of piano at U of H, Moores School of Music, Texas; Dr. Jacob Ertl Associate Professor of piano at Nazareth University’s School of Music, Rochester N.Y.; Sergey Kuznetsov, professor of piano at Lone Star College-Montgomery, Texas; Polly Beaver, a winner of numerous competitions and a former student of Olegna Fuschi of the Julliard School of Music. His foundational training as a piano student, at 12 years old, has been credited to Vivia Taylor of The Vivia Taylor Music Program.

Graham is an accomplished choral singer. During his period at U of H He performed, for one year, as a member of the U of H Moores School of Music-Man corps. Its director was Dr. Jeb Mueller, who conducted many ensembles within the USA. Dr. Mueller’s wins are achieved. Graham continued in the choral realm and became a member of U of H Moores School of Music-Concert Chorale, one of the most prestigious and recognized choral ensembles in the world. Its director was Dr. Betsy Cook Weber, internationally renowned.

From 2019 to 2024, Graham was employed by Lessons in Your Home as a piano instructor and taught students of all ages. This experience deepened his pedagogical approach and reinforced his commitment to sharing the transformative power of music.

Today, Fitzroy Graham II continues to evolve as a performer and educator, bringing artistry, discipline, and inspiration to every facet of his musical career. His website archives his early and current works and include one of his compositions “Midnight Moonlight.” Today, his music demonstrates both the craft to teach in classrooms and the versatility to command concert stages.