The Schedule
Daily Components
Wellness and Professional Development Sessions
Individual and Panel Discussions with topics ranging from injury prevention, body awareness, and managing performance anxiety, to practice strategies, pedagogical approaches, and career development.
Masterclass
Daily piano intensives led by a member of the expert faculty.
Private Lessons
Hone your artistry through personalized one-on-one lessons with professors dedicated to unlocking your highest performance potential. All lessons will be open for festival participants to observe.
Schedule Overview
Arrival: July 6
Day 1: July 7
Day 2: July 8
Day 3: July 9 - A Day in Urbino
Day 4: July 10
Day 5: July 11
Day 6: July 12 - Piano Research Symposium
Day 7: June 13
Day 8: July 14
Departure: July 15
Performances
Faculty Concert
Faculty performs works from their repertoire in the courtyard of the school.
Student Concert
A once in a lifetime opportunity to perform your work on the beach at sunset.
Student Concert
A second opportunity for students to showcase their music.
Marathon Concert
A beautiful afternoon of music from students and faculty, set within the centuries old walls of Urbino's Ducal palace courtyard.
Piano Research Symposium
A micro piano symposium, offering students and faculty the chance to share their research, engage in discussion, and dive deeper into future lines of study. Participants will have the option of presenting a lightning talk, or 15-minute session.
A Day in Urbino
A whole day spent in the Renaissance jewel town of Urbino. We will have time to explore the city, enjoy the local cuisine and visit the Ducal Palace, where in the afternoon the Marathon Concert will be hosted.