Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Course Description
How to Audition & Register
Application Fee: $135
Tuition: $3,750
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APPLICATION
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Click the button below or at the top of this page to pay application fee for the Oscar Peterson School of Music's (OSPM) Summer Piano Performance Intensive. When completing the Application you will be required to:
- submit two (2) audition pieces of contrasting RCM lists or time periods*
- provide RCM examination history (if applicable)
- provide previous performance and/or competition experience
- provide your current teacher's name
*Pieces may be recorded in one take or separately and submitted via YouTube unlisted links. Classical repertoire is preferred. Please submit URLs to the file (ex. through your personal YouTube or Vimeo account), and include Title (and Movement if applicable) and Composer of each piece you are submitting for audition.
Submit Application
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ACCEPTANCE
Notifications of Acceptance will be emailed by April 1, 2025.
Students who are accepted will be invoiced for a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tuition fee, which is due within 14 days of acceptance (April 15, 2025).
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REGISTRATION
Students who have paid the 25% deposit will be invoiced for the remaining tuition. Full payment of the tuition balance is due by May 1, 2025.
Any requests to withdraw after May 1, 2025 are subject to OPSM's Registration Policies.
Join us in Summer 2025 for the inaugural Piano Performance Intensive, presented by The Royal Conservatory’s Oscar Peterson School of Music.
Taking place at our historic downtown Toronto location, students will enjoy an inspiring program that will challenge and develop their artistry. Young pianists will study with leading piano pedagogues, including Glenn Gould School faculty, RCM examiners, and internationally renowned guest artists.
Audition required.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
This 12-day performance program is open to two groups of students:
- Advanced Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 9, 10, and ARCT
- Intermediate Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 7 and 8
Students accepted into the Summer Piano Performance Intensive will engage in all aspects of musical performance, as well as social and group activities, and attending performances by faculty, guest artists, and fellow students.
- two 1-hour private lessons weekly
- master classes led by guest artists
- daily practice sessions
- developing technique and practice strategies
- musicianship and theory
- improvisation
- history and literature
- repertoire exploration through storytelling
- assessment and examinations
- piano ensemble practice.
Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation from The Royal Conservatory upon completion of this 12-day intensive.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025.
| SCHEDULE |
| Week 1 |
Monday, August 11–Friday, August 15 |
| Masterclasses only |
Saturday, August 16 |
| Week 2 |
Monday, August 18–Saturday, August 22 |
| Final Concert |
Saturday, August 23 |
The following is sample weekday schedule. Actual schedules will vary.
| Time |
Activity |
| 9:00-10:00 AM |
Arrival, Group Activity/Lesson |
| 10:00-10:30 AM |
Musicianship |
| 10:30-11:00 AM |
Ensemble Practice and Coaching/Lesson |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Individual Practice/Lesson |
| LUNCH (12:00-1:00 PM) |
| 1:00-2:00 PM |
Master Class |
| 2:00-2:30 PM |
Technique & Practice Strategies |
| 2:30-3:00 PM |
Improvisation Class |
| 3:00-4:00 PM |
Piano Literature |
| 4:00-4:30 PM |
Video Group Project |
| 4:30-7:00 PM |
Free Time, Practising |
| 7:00-8:00 PM |
Concerts, Recitals, Special Master Classes |
| Michael Berkovsky, Artistic Director |
Coral Solomon, Director & Guest Artist |
| Stewart Goodyear, Guest Master Class Artist |
James Anagnoson, Guest Master Class Artist |
| Linda Govel, Guest Faculty Artist |
Edward Jiang Han, Guest Faculty Artist |
| Joan Forsyth, Guest Faculty Artist |
Alexander Panizza, Guest Faculty Artist |
Does tuition include accommodation or meal plans?
The cost of accommodation and food is not included in tuition. Food can be purchased from several nearby grocery stores and restaurants. A select list of local accommodations is provided below.
| Colleges & Universities |
Hotels |
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*Offers summer student residence program |
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Where does the Piano Performance Intensive take place?
This program takes place at The Royal Conservatory's downtown Toronto location at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. Please
visit our website for location details.
What books or learning materials do I need to bring with me? Will I be expected to purchase any additional learnng materials?
Students who are accepted into the program will be given more information after their deposit is paid.