The Summer Piano Academy
Application and Tuition
Application deadline: May 15 (postmarked)
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Application Checklist:
- Submit a completed application by May 15th, 2006.
- Enclose a current résumé.
- Enclose one letter of recommendation.
- Enclose a CD/Video tape.
All items on the Application Checklist must be submitted.
Acceptance will be notified by May 25th, 2006
Send application materials to:
The International Center for Music
Summer Piano Academy
Park University
8700 NW River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152, USA
Audition Information
Audition CD or Video tape is used by faculty to select students for the master classes/private lessons. Follow these guidelines when submitting audition CD/Video tape:
- Mark your name on the spine of the CD/Video tape case.
- CD/Video tape must be compatible with American playback equipment.
- CD/Video tape should be of the highest-possible artistic and audio quality.
- CD/Video tape will not be returned.
Note: All applicants should play the pieces straight through with pauses only where they belong and with no artificial reverberation.
Audition Repertoire:
Send one copy your CD or Video tape:
- Any complete work by J.S. Bach
- All movements of a Classical sonata,
- Two etudes from two different composers, and
- A work chosen from either the Romantic, Impressionist or twentieth-century era, not exceeding 50 minutes.
College Credit
Students can earn college credits from the Summer Piano Academy without extra costs. Please notify us if you're interested in credit.
Tuition and Costs
Tuition is $1,990 USD per session
It includes tuition, room, *half board, transportation from and to airport Milan, Italy, and practice facilities at the Palazzo Del Vescovo. Airfare cost is not included.
*Breakfast and one meal are included.
Payment Schedule:
A deposit of $150 is due by May 15, 2006 (not refundable).
The remaining balance is due by June 12, 2006. No refunds will be granted after June 26, 2006.
All checks must be made payable in U.S. dollars to:
Park University-International Center for Music
Contact and Travel Information
Park University’s Office of International Education and Study Abroad
E-mail:
studyabroad@park.edu
(816) 584-6510
The International Center for Music, Park University
Executive Director - Dr. Robert Pevitts
Tel.
(816) 584-6550 · E-mail: robert.pevitts@park.edu
Assistant Director - Dr. Geum-Suk Son
Tel (816) 584-6574 · E-mail: geum-suk.son@park.edu
Travel Information: Arrival in Italy
Participants must arrive by:
Session I: before 12:30 p.m. on July 9, 2006
Session II: before 12:30 p.m. on July 23, 2006
*More detailed travel information will be sent after the announcement of the acceptance.
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