This is a tentative daily schedule of events for the Summer Piano Institute. If you’re looking for a sample schedule of faculty and student performances, please click here!
Sunday, July 21
Arrival and Check-in to dorms (optional)
Monday, July 22
- 8:30am: Check-in for Participants (Smith Recital Hall Lobby)
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lessons/Practice
- 10am – 12:30 pm: Masterclass with Ian Hobson (Smith Recital Hall)
- 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Practice/Lunch
- 2:30 – 5pm: Masterclass with Timothy Ehlen (Smith Recital Hall) — Open to the Public!
- 6-8pm: Concerto Competition
Tuesday, July 23
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lessons/Practice
- 10am – 12:30 pm: Masterclass with Ian Hobson (Smith Recital Hall)
- 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Practice/Lunch
- 2:30 – 5pm: Masterclass with Faculty (Smith Recital Hall) — Open to the Public!
- 7:30pm: Faculty Recital (Smith Recital Hall)
Wednesday, July 24
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lessons/Practice
- 10am – 12:30 pm: Masterclass with Ian Hobson (Smith Recital Hall)
- 12:30 – 1:15 pm: Practice/Lunch
- 2:30 – 5pm: Masterclass with Faculty (Smith Recital Hall) — Open to the Public!
- 7:30pm: Faculty Recital (Smith Recital Hall)
Thursday, July 25
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lessons/Practice
- 10am – 12:30 pm: Masterclass with Ian Hobson (Smith Recital Hall)
- 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Practice/Lunch
- 2:30 – 5pm: Masterclass with Faculty (Smith Recital Hall) — Open to the Public!
- 7:30pm: Faculty Recital (Smith Recital Hall)
Friday, July 26
- 9:00 am – 12:30 pm: Lessons/Practice
- 10am – 12:30 pm: Masterclass with Ian Hobson (Smith Recital Hall)
- 12:30 – 2:30 pm: Practice/Lunch
- 2:30 – 5pm: Masterclass with Faculty (Smith Recital Hall) — Open to the Public!
- 7:00 PM – Participant Gala Recital I
Saturday, July 27
- 9am-12:15pm: Lessons (if needed)/Practice
- 2:30pm: Student Gala Concert II (Smith Memorial Room)
- 4:30pm: Student Gala Concert III (Smith Memorial Room)
Sunday, July 28: Depart
Housing and meals – Adult participants are responsible for their own housing and meal accommodations. These are available through the festival or can be arranged individually.
Pre-college participants must arrange their own housing and meals off campus and attend with a parent or guardian.
Smith Memorial Hall – Lessons and master classes will all take place in Smith Memorial Hall. Home of the 870 seat Smith Recital Hall as well as the elegant Memorial Room and over 20 Steinway-equipped practice rooms on the third floor.