Calling high school piano students! 

Register by 10/21/2024.

Join us on Friday, November 22, 2024 for a full day of piano activities. With the theme of “The Versatility of Piano,” we will have the opportunity to hear our various campus ensembles, play Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals (for piano four hands), and play collaborative works with a singer and instrumentalists. You will get to meet current piano majors, play some musical games, and perform both solo and collaborative works. Please see below for details for the day and options for participation. Don’t hesitate to email Dr. Cho ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

We look forward to welcoming you to the GVSU campus!

Registration for The Versatility of Piano

Schedule

(subject to change without notice)

8:30am Breakfast and Registration
9am Dr. Cho’s opening performance and remarks
9:30am Rehearsals for Carnival of Animals, part I
10:20am Chamber music and solo performances by GVSU students
11:10am Masterclass on Collaborative Piano (participants perform with Dr. Jap on violin and Dr. Wilson on trumpet and receive coachings)
12pm Lunch and musical games
1pm Solo Masterclass with Dr. Cho
1:45pm Masterclass on Collaborative Piano (participants perform with voice majors and receive coachings from Dr. Lenhart)
2:10pm Observation: New Music Ensemble’s Sound-Painting
2:25pm Observation: Jazz Combo
2:50pm Harpsichord (and Lute) with Dr. Crowell
3:10pm Rehearsals for Carnival of Animals, part II
4pm Final Concert

Registration/Fees

• Registration fee is $20 for students, and free for teachers and students’ parents.
• Breakfast/Lunch/snacks will be provided for students.
• Register by October 21, 2024.
• All the participating students will receive certificates.

Registration for The Versatility of Piano

Participating students can choose to play in any/all/or none of “Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of Animals,” “Solo Masterclass with Dr. Cho,” “Masterclass on Collaborative Piano,” and “Final Concert.” Space may be limited for the “Solo Masterclass” and “Masterclass on Collaborative Piano.” Please see below for details for these sessions.

Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of Animals

Please check out a sample video HERE (starts at 11’ 30’’) and a copy of the score HERE. There are 14 Movements in this piece and the difficulty level varies. If you choose to play in this project (we highly recommend you do!), Dr. Cho will discuss with your teacher as to which movement will work best for you. Please also provide a video-recording of your playing (any piece) in the registration form, so that we can access your level. If you request, Dr. Cho will also provide a free mini-lesson (about 20 minutes) a week before the event to help you prepare for the day. You will perform the piece with your partner during the Final Concert.

Solo Masterclass with Dr. Cho

If you’d like to play for Dr. Cho in this session, please provide the piece information as well as your performance video (it does not have to be the same piece) in the registration form. The pianists will be chosen for this session based on the repertoire. Due to the time limitation, each person will play a 5-minute piece (or a selection from a piece) in the masterclass. If you are not chosen, Dr. Cho will offer a free mini-lesson on another day.

Masterclass on Collaborative Piano

If you’d like to play for this session, please provide your performance video in the registration form (any piece), so that we can access your level. The repertoire will be assigned based on your skill level. In case there are more than 3-4 students applying for this session, priority will be given to older students.

Final Concert

If you’d like to play in the Final Concert (we highly recommend that you do!), please provide your piece information. Memorization is required.

Registration for The Versatility of Piano