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)

Register now

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