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Solo Pianist

Now in its ninth 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. Enrollment is open to students entering the 9th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. Enrollment is limited to 15 pianists.

June 27 - July 2, 2010
Tuition: $TBA

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

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.

Audition Information
Applicants are required to audition by DVD.  Please mark your DVD clearly with your name and repertoire selections.  If you cannot produce a DVD, you may use a VHS videotape.  Applicants are required to provide the following:  

  • A work by J.S. Bach
  • One movement of a sonata by Beethoven, Mozart or Hayden
  • A Romantic or 20th-Century piece


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