Registration Info

June 25 - June 30, 2023

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Now in its 24th year, this workshop offers the serious young pianist an enriching and inspiring musical experience, exposing each participant to the artistic and practical aspects of solo performance.

Program Highlights

  • Daily private lessons, studio classes, and lectures with Westminster artist faculty, Ena Bronstein Barton, James Goldsworthy, and Phyllis Alpert Lehrer
  • Learn effective techniques for dealing with performance anxiety and memorization
  • Attend a seminar in applying and auditioning for colleges of music
  • Perform in the final High School Solo Pianist recital
  • Meet and develop long-term friendships with others passionate about the piano and music

Daily Schedule

  • Private lessons, classes in piano literature, morning music and movement class, technique, style and performance
  • Selected presentations or discussions in auditioning techniques, applying to colleges of music, careers in music and giving recitals
  • Final Concert

Audition Information

First-time applicants are required to audition, preferably via YouTube link (DVD will also be accepted, see requirements below). First-time applicants are required to provide the following (returning students, please see below):

  • A work by J.S. Bach
  • One movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart or Beethoven
  • A 19th-, 20th- or 21st-century piece
  • At least one of the above pieces must be performed from memory, preferably two and ideally, all three

Registration Deadline: May 15th, 2023 Extended to May 31st, 2023

Requirements for Admission

First-time applicants need to submit a letter of recommendation, a personal statement (regarding their interest in this program and/or their passion for piano study), a repertoire list, and video recording (preferably via YouTube or Vimeo link; DVD is also accepted providing the DVD is clearly marked with the student's name).

Returning students must submit only the personal statement and a current repertoire list with the application.

Please email all documents to [email protected].

Tuition

$1,300 (includes room and board)

Enrollment

Enrollment is open to high school students entering the 9th grade through those who have just completed their senior year. Enrollment is limited to 15 pianists.

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