Calling high school piano students! 

Register by 10/31/2024.

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)

8am Breakfast and Check-In
8:30am Rehearsals for Carnival of Animals, part I
9am Dr. Cho’s opening performance
9:30am Masterclass on Collaborative Piano (participants perform with Violin Professor Dr. Jap and receive coachings)
9:50am Solo Masterclass with Dr. Cho
10:30am Chamber music and solo performances by GVSU students
10:50am Recording Studies
11:40am Lunch and Musical Games
12:40pm Observation: New Music Ensemble
1pm Observation: Jazz Combo
1:20pm Rehearsals for Carnival of Animals, part II
2:30pm Masterclass on Collaborative Piano (participants perform with Trumpet Professor Dr. Wilson and receive coachings)
3pm Harpsichord with Dr. Crowell
3:20pm Q&A with Current Students
3:40pm Getting Ready for Concert
4pm Final Concert (with Post-Concert Reception)

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 31, 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