TWU Piano Institute
Save the date for our 3rd annual TWU Piano Institute!
Please join us in-person on the Denton campus June 23-29, 2024 for a week of intensive piano study and performance with our world-class faculty and guest artists. Schedule, guest artists, and more information coming soon!
Eligibility
- Applicants must be in grades 7 through 12 to apply and currently studying piano with a teacher.
- Every student is guaranteed at least 2 private lessons in addition to the included coursework. Masterclass performers are decided based on the camp video auditions.
- A maximum of 30 applicants will be accepted.
- The two registration options are: residential (staying on campus, in the TWU dorms), or commuter (commuting each day from home).
Tuition and Fees
- If accepted to the institute, attendees must register and pay a non-refundable tuition fee via our registration page.
- Tuition fees for residential students are as follows:
- $715 for applications submitted by May 15 (standard)
- $740 for applications submitted by June 15 (late registration)
- Included in the residential fee are all lessons, classes, performances, meals, and housing. Travel arrangements are not included. Students must bring their own linens and blankets for the dorms as well as wash rags and towels. No laundry service is available.
- Tuition fees for commuter students are as follows:
- $515 for applications submitted by May 15 (standard)
- $550 for applications submitted by June 15 (late registration)
- Included in the commuter fee are all lessons, classes, performances, and lunches.
Schedule
Sunday | |
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12:00pm | Arrival and Move In |
2:00pm | Welcome and Orientation in Dorm |
3:30pm | Campus Tour |
5:30pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Faculty Recital, Dr. Danny Milan & Dr. Richard Shuster |
9:00pm | Dorms, Ice-Breaker Activities |
Monday | |
8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30am | Theory, MUS 203 |
10:30am | Practice/Lessons |
11:30am | Practice/Lessons |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | Practice/Lessons |
3:30pm | Masterclass with Dr. Danny Milan |
5:30pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Movie Night |
9:30pm | Dorms |
Tuesday | |
8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30am | Theory, MUS 203 |
10:30am | Practice/Lessons |
11:30am | Practice/Lessons |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | Practice/Lessons |
3:00pm | Ensemble Coachings |
5:00pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Rec Center Night |
9:30pm | Dorms |
Wednesday | |
8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30am | Ensemble Coachings |
10:30am | Practice/Lessons |
11:30am | Practice/Lessons |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | Practice/Lessons |
3:30pm | Masterclass with Dr. Richard Shuster |
5:30pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Faculty Recital, Dr. Cătălin Dima |
10:30pm | Dorms |
Thursday | |
8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30am | Theory, MUS 203 |
10:30am | Practice/Lessons |
11:30am | Practice/Lessons |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | Practice/Lessons |
3:30pm | Masterclass with Dr. Cătălin Dima |
5:30pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Student Piano Ensemble Concert |
10:30pm | Dorms |
Friday | |
8:00am | Breakfast |
9:30am | Lecture 1 |
10:30am | Practice/Lessons |
11:30am | Practice/Lessons |
12:30pm | Lunch |
2:00pm | Practice/Rest |
5:00pm | Dinner |
7:30pm | Student Recital |
9:00pm | Gala Reception |
10:30pm | Dorms |
Saturday | |
8:30am | Breakfast |
10:00am | Move Out |
12:00pm | Departure |
How to apply
Audition Requirements
- At least two solo works of contrasting styles demonstrating the technical and musical abilities of the applicant should be included via video link(s)
- Masterclass participants will be determined based upon the audition videos
- Repertoire should be at an intermediate level of difficulty or higher (Royal Conservatory of Music’s Level 5 and/or Jane Magrath’s Level 5 is a good gauge for this)
- Provide a brief letter of support from current piano teacher
- Applications will open soon. Please check back!
Application
Applications are open now! Please submit yours here.
Registration and Forms
Coming soon.
Contact
Please contact Dr. Daniel Milan at dmilan@twu.edu with any questions.
Page last updated 4:14 PM, February 28, 2024