Young Artist Program
AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM OFFERS
- 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
FACULTY ARTISTS
Samuel Gingher
Keiko Sekino
Kwan Yi
GUEST ARTISTS
Richard Goode
Sofya Gulyak, Indiana University
Meng-Chieh Liu, Curtis Institute of Music, New England Conservatory
Yukiko Sekino, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New England Conservatory Preparatory School
Alan Woo, University of Georgia
ELIGIBILITY
Pre-college (grade 6-12) & collegiate (through age 26)
LOCATION
A.J. Fletcher Music Center
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina
FEES
Tuition: $1200*
*Limited merit-based scholarships available
ROOM & BOARD
Housing & meals for resident students (double room): $800
Housing & meals for resident students (single room): $1000
Meals for commuting students (required): $450
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Deadline: April 1, 2025
Application Fee: $80
Application fees are non-refundable
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.
Questions? Contact us at pianofestival@ecu.edu
