Dates: June 13 – July 11, 2027 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Program Cost: $4,900 for 4-week residential program
The MasterWorks Piano Program is open to serious, motivated piano students, ages 14 to 26, desiring to develop and refine their musical skills in a positive and encouraging atmosphere. (Applicants outside this age range will be considered on an individual basis.) Prayer and devotional time, as well as festival-wide spiritual activities, foster deep faith and Christian witness.
Features of the Piano Program:
- A weekly private lesson with renowned piano faculty
- Repertoire classes and masterclasses with faculty and guest artists
- Numerous performance opportunities, including student recitals, repertoire classes, chamber music, orchestra concert preludes or interludes, worship services, the Solo Honors Recital, and the Concerto Competition
The Raymond Piano Solo Competition:
Click here to visit the Competitions page.
Piano Program Audition Requirements:
All applicants, including alumni, must submit:
- Completed online application and fee
- Current résumé and/or list of musical experiences including repertoire studied/performed and ensemble experience
- Current YouTube video recording(s) of highest quality. Performances must be within the last 12 months.
–Repertoire should be memorized and include three advanced-level works of contrasting styles from at least two historical periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary).
For questions regarding repertoire, please contact Chip Hill at chip@christianperformingart.org.
