Piano

Update 4.10.23: New applicants will be placed on a waiting list.  Please email Sharalynn@christianperformingart.org for more information.

Dates:  June 18 – July 16, 2023

Tuition Cost for All 4 Weeks:  $4,500 (tiered tuition discount opportunities available through March 19, 2023) Tuition and Application Information

The MasterWorks Piano Program is open to serious, motivated students, ages 14 to 26, desiring to develop and refine their musical skills in a positive and encouraging atmosphere.

The Piano Program provides:

• A weekly private lesson from designated piano faculty
• Opportunities for constructive comments and performance analysis through repertoire classes and Masterclasses with faculty and guest artists
• Numerous performance opportunities including chamber music

Performances during the festival include student recitals, Masterclasses, repertoire classes, chamber music opportunities, orchestra concerts (prelude or interlude), worship services, the Solo Honors Recital, and the Concerto Competition.

Prayer and devotional time, as well as festival-wide spiritual activities, foster deep faith and Christian witness. Please refer to the spiritual life section for more information.

The Raymond Piano Solo Competition

For more information, please click here.

Piano Program Audition Requirements

Applicants must submit:

1) Completed Application and application fee

2) A video recording of highest quality of the following:

Three advanced-level works of contrasting styles from at least 2 different historical periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary).  The repertoire should be memorized.  Please contact Chip Hill chip@christianperformingart.org for questions regarding repertoire requirements.

3) Current résumé and/or list of musical experiences including repertoire studied/performed and ensemble experience