Young Artist Program
June 24-July 2, 2023
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: 
Keiko Sekino
Kwan Yi
GUEST ARTISTS:
Sofya Gulyak, Indiana University
Meng-Chieh Liu, Curtis Insitute, New England Conservatory
Alexander Shtarkman, Peabody Conservatory
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
FEES:
Tuition: $1200*
*Limited merit-based scholarships available
ROOM & BOARD:
Housing & meals for resident students (double room): $650
Housing & meals for resident students (single room): $750
Meals for commuting students (required): $300
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Deadline: May 3, 2023
Application Fee: $80
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
