Piano Camp

June 21-25, 2009 (Sunday - Thursday)

Resident Camper: $500 - Day Campers: $375

Piano Camp Handbook Acrobat File

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Auditions

A high-quality audition recording is required with the application (DVD or CD is preferred). The application (recording included) deadline is May 15, 2009. The recording should include 1 complete work (or complete movement of a larger work) that will be performed for the final Grand Concert. Repertoire should represent music of the standard classical piano repertoire (i.e. Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Chavez, Granados, Liebermann, etc.). New age, popular and other similar styles of music will not be accepted.

Application deadline: (now extended to) June 15, 2009

Students will be notified of acceptance to the summer camp in writing.

Please send the recording to:

Attn.: Dr. Sergio Ruiz
Sam Houston State University
School of Music
Box 2208
Huntsville, Texas 77341-2208

Summary

The Piano Camp is a unique opportunity for piano students to study with professional pianists in a concentrated musical atmosphere.

Here are some quotes from past participants:

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The private lesson instructors were all truly thorough, knowledgeable, and insightful, and aided in my exposure to new ideas that all increased my piano playing capability. Above all, the camp was full of amusement and delight. Spending time socializing, learning new material, and all the well-planned activities were the highlights of the camp. - Kristen Carroll

I learned from Dr. Ruiz, especially, to not just play the piece, but to let your audience feel the mood for the "story" that is told in the music. It's the way you play the piece that tells the story. - Raya Castaneda

You really got different views on how to play it and they made suggestions on how to make a faster piece easier to play. - Rosemary Wang

All in all, it was a very neat experience for all of the campers. I hope to enjoy it just as much when I attend next summer! - Ashley Walling

A Typical Day at Camp

Each day will be filled with music instruction and social activities. A typical day will include:

Afternoon & Night Activities

Afternoon and night activities will vary day-to-day. Activities will include:

Camp Faculty

The campers are taught by outstanding professional pianists.

Grand Concert

The last night of the camp will feature a Grand Concert, with all of the students performing for parents and friends. The camp will be officially concluded at the end of the concert.