AKRON PIANO ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL
Experience the fun of piano ensembles
August 1 - 5
Details:
For ages 13-18 (please inquire for younger participants)
- Dates: Mon - Fri, August 1-5, 2022
- Cost: $250
- Location: Guzzetta Hall
Main campus of The University of Akron
157 University Ave. Akron, OH - Students can bring lunch or purchase lunch on campus ($10 daily).
- Registration and payment deadline June 15.
- We will ask you to send a YouTube link of your recent solo recording. (not for audition but for placement purposes)
August 1-4 (Sample Daily Schedule):
- 9 a.m. - Orientation in atrium
- 9:15-9:45 a.m. - Singing session in Guzzetta Recital Hall
- 9:50-11:10 a.m. - Small group: piano duet, duo, trio, rehearsal, coaching, practice in classrooms and practice modules.
- 11:10-11:25 a.m. - Sight reading session in piano lab
- 11:25-11:55 a.m. - Multiple piano ensemble in piano lab
- Noon-1 p.m. - Lunch break
- 1-1:45 p.m. - Performance Hour / masterclass in the Guzzetta Recital Hall
- 1:50-3:10 p.m. - Small group: Playing piano with singers and instrumentalists, rehearsal, coaching, practice in classrooms and practice modules.
- 3:10-3:30 p.m. - Closing session in Guzzetta Recital Hall
August 5 (same schedule as above until 1 p.m.)
- 1-2:20 p.m. - Small group: TBA
- 2:20-3:20 p.m. - Dress Rehearsal
- 3:30 p.m. - Final Concert
- 5 p.m. - Pizza Reception
What to expect:
- Daily coaching and rehearsal
- Playing with fellow pianists through piano duets/duos/trios
- Playing with experienced singers and instrumentalists
- Playing in piano ensembles in the keyboard lab
- Masterclasses by guest artists
- Performance opportunities
- Singing in a small choir
- Closing concert for friends and family in Guzzetta Recital Hall
Questions?
Contact Mayumi Kikuchi
DMA, Senior Lecturer
President, Western Reserve Music Teachers Associationkikuchi@uakron.edu