Young Artist Program

AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE:

• Piano study with ECU faculty (3 private lessons)
• Masterclass opportunities with guest artists for all participants
• Discussions/conversations with faculty and guest artists on a variety of relevant topics related to piano playing, repertoire, and artistic development.
• Performance classes
• Public performances
• East Carolina Piano Festival Competition (optional) with the Concerto Prize awarding an opportunity to perform with Long Bay Symphony Orchestra, Myrtle Beach, SC

ELIGIBILITY:
Pre-college (grade 6-12) & collegiate (through age 26)

FACULTY ARTISTS:
Samuel Gingher
Keiko Sekino
Kwan Yi 

GUEST ARTISTS:
Yong Hi Moon, Peabody Conservatory
Pavel Nersessian, New England Conservatory, Boston University
Daria Rabotkina, Texas State University, Cleveland Institute of Music
Yukiko Sekino, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New England Conservatory Preparatory School
Alan Woo, University of Georgia

LOCATION:
A.J. Fletcher Music Center
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

FEES:
Tuition:  $1200*
*Limited merit-based scholarships available

ROOM & BOARD:
Housing & meals for resident students (double room): $750
Housing & meals for resident students (single room): $950
Meals for commuting students (required): $450

APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Deadline: May 5, 2024
Application Fee: $80

Apply Online

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
Please submit a video recording of 2 contrasting works (10-20 minutes in total length) that best represents the applicant’s current performance level.

CONTACT US: pianofestival@ecu.edu