Acadia University’s Piano Intensive is a program for young pianists aged 13 to 18, in the beautiful town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Hosted by the Acadia University School of Music (AUSOM), this weekend retreat will offer young artists an opportunity to meet and work closely with university faculty through private instruction, public performance, workshops and social activities for a weekend of collaborative music-making. Throughout the program, students will have access to pianos on campus as well as opportunities to perform and receive dedicated one-on-one coaching and feedback towards future projects and artistic goals.
Whether preparing repertoire for an upcoming exam, or simply interested in pursuing piano studies in a new, stimulating environment, come join our local music community for an immersive weekend to network, exchange and share ideas with other young musicians across the Atlantic region, as well as other parts of Canada.
– Masterclasses and private instruction (min. 3 hours)
– Group activities (ex. masterclass, Q&A sessions, technical lessons)
– Workshops on topics such as performance anxiety, practicing and audience engagement
– Additional classes offered on a rotating basis each year (ex. theory, history, improvisation, keyboard harmony, etc.)
– Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos
– Networking activities with faculty and student community
– Access to faculty recitals and performances
– Opportunity to perform in student recital(s)
Scholarships available (see below regarding video submissions)
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*In addition to completing this form, please submit a video recording of two contrasting selections displaying your current playing ability. Electronic submissions are preferred — send upload and send a link (ex. YouTube, SoundCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox) to cindy.thong@acadiau.ca
The video submission is largely to provide faculty members a better idea of where you are at, to better customize a program for the student experience. As such, this can be a work in progress and recorded with a phone, or perhaps your latest Kiwanis festival performance.
Full and partial scholarships available based on video submissions.
Late registrations may be accepted, space permitting.
If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to contact Cindy Thong at cindy.thong@acadiau.ca
