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​Aleigh Papagno holds a Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from Ohio University where she studied applied piano and piano pedagogy with Dr. Christopher Fisher. In addition to her master's degree, Aleigh also holds a Graduate Certificate in Music Theory Pedagogy from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Music degree, summa cum laude, in Keyboard Performance from Bob Jones University. Her applied piano, piano pedagogy, and theory pedagogy mentors include Drs. Deanna Moore, Kenon Renfrow, Jennifer Smith, and Lorri Turcios. Aleigh is presently pursuing a Ph.D. in Music Education with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy at Louisiana State University. 

​Aleigh’s passion for teaching was sparked in high school when she began working as a teacher’s assistant for the Capitano Music Studio in her hometown Ocala, Florida. There, she had the privilege of teaching a variety of beginning students between the ages of four and sixteen. During her undergraduate studies, Aleigh served as a pedagogy intern with Piano Central Studios in Greenville, South Carolina where she taught in both private and group settings. As a master's student, Aleigh taught group piano as part of her graduate assistantship and private lessons for the Athens Community Music School. Aleigh currently serves as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Louisiana State University where she teaches group piano courses. 
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​Aleigh has performed as a solo recitalist and collaborator, playing with chamber groups, vocalists, and choirs. In 2023, Aleigh and her piano duo partner Brienna Weigner were named first prize winners in the adult duo division of the Graves/CEOMTA Piano Competition. As a master's student, Aleigh enjoyed serving as collaborative pianist for vocal and instrumental students in the Ohio University School of Music and as principal accompanist for the Athens Youth Chorus.

In addition to being a pianist, Aleigh is also a novice hiker, avid thrifter, and small-town explorer. Some of her other favorite pastimes include reading, watching old movies (particularly those by Alfred Hitchcock), cooking, and baking.