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
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