Piano Institute
The Piano Institute welcomes beginning to advanced piano students aged 7-15. Students will be grouped into small ensembles and will have the unique opportunity to collaborate and make music together.
In 2012, we are pleased to offer a half-day piano institute to students of all levels.
Enjoy sharpening your sight-reading skills, focusing on technique and fingering, and playing in a group setting. Groups will be determined based on age and experience. All levels of pianists are accepted, ages 7-15. A works-in-progress concert for family and friends will conclude the week.
DATES: July 23-27, 2012
TIME: 9:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00pm-4:00pm
LOCATION:
4200 Dover Road
Richmond, Virginia 23221
Faculty
Connor Thompson
Connor Thompson has been playing professionally in the Richmond area since 2007. He received a bachelor’s degree in music performance and jazz studies from Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2010, where he studied with guitarist Mike Ess, composer Doug Richards, and trombonist/composer Antonio Garcia. He also performed in masterclasses led by jazz trumpeter Dave Douglas and guitarist Anthony Wilson.
As a jazz musician, he performs regularly in a variety of ensembles as well as solo. For the last several years, he has played at various venues in the Richmond area, such as Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Tobacco Company restaurant, Havana 59, Maymont, and at weddings and private functions.
Registration
Registrants will be contacted by the Institute's staff to discuss the student's level of experience and which group he or she would fit into best. The student will then be placed in either the morning or afternoon session based on this assessment.
For students not residing in Richmond and families wishing to travel with their child, information on local hotels can be provided.
- Morning session, 9:00am - 12:00pm, $350
- Afternoon session, 1:00pm-4:00pm, $350
All registrations received prior to March 15, 2012 receive a $50 discount off Institute tuition!
Application Deadline
Registration applications for the Piano Institute must be completed online or postmarked by May 1, 2012; registration after this date is by space availability only. Registration includes a completed registration form and a non-refundable deposit of $100 to reserve your space.
All applicants must be between the ages of 7 and 15 as of 1/1/2012
Once accepted, unless notification of withdrawal from Piano Institute is received in writing by 6/15/2012, the student and parent/guardian are considered legally responsible for payment of fees in full. All fees must be paid in full by 7/1/2012.
Register online for Piano Institute by clicking the appropriate link below.
| Register | Class |
Gender Ages |
Dates |
Days Times |
Cost |
| Register |
SMI--Piano Institute--PM Half Day The Piano Institute welcomes beginning to advanced students ages 7-15 the half day afternoon experience of playing the keyboard with other students. Students will enjoy sharpening sight reading skills and focusing on technique and fingering in an ensemble setting where they will have the opportunity to collaborate and make music together. |
Both 7 - 15 |
07/23/12-07/27/12 |
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 1:00pm-4:00pm |
350.00 |
| Register |
SMI--Piano Institute--AM Half Day The Piano Institute welcomes beginning to advanced students ages 7-15 the half day morning experience of playing the keyboard with other students. Students will enjoy sharpening sight reading skills and focusing on technique and fingering in an ensemble setting where they will have the opportunity to collaborate and make music together. |
Both 7 - 15 |
07/23/12-07/27/12 |
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 9:00am-12:00pm |
350.00 |
