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High School Solo Pianist


Solo Pianist Practicing a "Menuet"
from the Classical Period 2008

High School Solo Piano

June 22–27, 2008
One-week program


Now in its eighth year, this workshop offers the serious young pianist an enhancing and stimulating musical experience and exposes each participant to the artistic and practical aspect of solo performance.

Acceptance in this program is by taped audition.

 

 

Program Highlights

  • Daily private lessons, studio classes and lecture/recitals with Westminster Artist Faculty, Ena Bronstein Barton, James Goldsworthy and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
  • Lecture/demonstration and master class with composer Laurie Altman
  • Learn effective techniques for dealing with performance anxiety and memorization
  • Attend seminars in applying and auditioning for colleges of music
  • Perform in the final High School Solo Pianist recital


Lecture with Ena Bronstein Barton
"Technique for Expression in Chopin" 2008

   


Solo Pianist Final Recital 2008

Daily Schedule


Morning and afternoon: Daily private lessons, classes in piano literature, piano technique and style, movement and collaborative piano opportunities

Evening: Selected presentations in auditioning techniques, applying to colleges of music, careers in music and recitals


 

 

Solo Pianist Tuition 2008
$900

This camp is closed for 2008.

Audition Information
Deadline is March 14th, 2008

Applicants are required to include the following on their audition
CD or cassette tape:

  • A work by J.S. Bach
  • One movement of a sonata by Beethoven, Mozart or Haydn
  • A Romantic or 20th-century piece
  • Please mark your tape or CD clearly with your name and repertoire selections.

Enrollment is open to students entering the 9th grade through those who have just completed their senior year.

Enrollment is limited to 15 pianists.

   Check-in Date  Check-out Date Concert Date & Times
Solo Pianist  June 22, 2008 – 3:00 – 5:00pm June 27, 2008   June 27, 2008 – 2:00-4:00pm Williamson Hall