Since there isn’t a single summer program in the United States that is devoted exclusively to this highly specialized field of piano performance, we created the Collaborative Piano Institute to put the spotlight on the needs of the next generation of inspiring collaborative pianists. The goal of the program is to further encourage the passion for partnership by providing guidance, rare insider’s information, and the support of distinguished, as well as emerging artists in the field.
Within the past twenty years, more and more schools throughout the country began offering a higher education degree in Collaborative Piano, but many of them focus on developing only a particular aspect of the musical partnership: strong instrumental ensemble skills, or skills needed for opera rehearsals, or art song and vocal coaching, or ballet repertoire. It is often difficult for young pianists to pinpoint a program that encourages and delves into all the various aspects of the collaborative piano field.
Summer music training programs often need pianists for opera, choir, ballet productions, and general accompanying, and many offer repertoire classes, in addition to experience or exposure in high stakes events. But anyone who has ever been thrown in a situation for which they’re not prepared can relate to the stress and disappointment a young pianist can experience when not given specific instruction or individual attention, while being expected to deliver polished, professional work.
Seeing the need for a program that supplies the knowledge required, we build a three-week long summer festival that has taken place every June since 2017. Having spent three lovely summers at the Shattuck – St. Mary’s School in Faribault, Minnesota, and the excruciating and exhilarating June of 2020 completely online, we are proud to be hosted by Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
why contribute to the scholarship fund with a tax-deductible donation?
Make it possible for a talented Collaborative Pianist to start or continue their career in the best possible way. Your tax-deductible contribution will be used exclusively toward scholarships for extremely talented pianists.
If you know a collaborative pianist, or have seen one, or have worked with one and know how awesome they are, help us with gathering scholarship funds that will go towards their tuition! Help us give invaluable experience to the people who enrich your life with music! Read how you can support us at: www.collaborativepianoinstitute.org/support
