PIANO ACADEMY
Immerse yourself in an intensive 5-week piano program at the Eastern Festival of Music, designed for advanced pianists seeking artistic growth and professional experience.
This program offers in-depth study of solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire under the guidance of world-class soloists, renowned faculty, and distinguished guest artists. Students receive private lessons, participate in masterclasses, collaborate in chamber ensembles, and perform regularly in solo and ensemble settings. With a focus on high-level musicianship and performance, the program prepares pianists for the demands of a professional career in music.
AUDITION
REQUIREMENTS
Two solo piano works from different periods showcasing contrasting styles.
PIANO FACULTY
- Marika Bournaki
- Santiago Rodriguez
- William Wolfram
FESTIVAL DETAILS
Dates
June 27 - August 1
Location
Guilford College, Greensboro, NC
Eligibility
Ages 14-24
Application Deadline
Submit by February 20
Programs Offered
Orchestra
Chamber music
Private study
Master classes
Seminars and workshops
TUITION
$6,475
Five-week program
Tuition - $2,995
Room & Board - $3,080
Fees (Health, Activity, Cleaning, ID Card, Key, & Security) - $400
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for receipt of completed applications and the audition recording is February 20, 2026.
STEP 1
Review the following steps before starting your online application.
All applicants must submit a completed Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable application fee through Acceptd (link is under Step 4). The fee for submitting your application and audition via Acceptd will be $60. Requests for financial assistance will be considered after you have fully completed the application process.
STEP 2
Know your video audition requirements.
Applicants interested in attending Eastern Festival of Music must apply and submit a video audition, following the instructions, before a decision on acceptance and requests for financial assistance can be made. Audio recordings without video are not accepted.
STEP 3
Prepare and submit your files.
Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your audition recording.
Select your music according to the repertoire requirements.
Record your video audition, using quality equipment. Recordings that have been edited or enhanced will not be accepted. Upload your application materials and videos through Acceptd.
Acceptable Media File Types Include:
- Video – MP4, MPEG, MPG, MOV, AVI, WMV, M4V, FLV, WEBM, M2V
- Documents – PDF, PS, DOC, DOCX, PPT, PPS, PPTX, XLS, XLSX, OPT, SXW, ODP, SXI, ODS, SXC, RTF, TXT
- Images – JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP, TIFF
STEP 4
Prepare to pay the Application Fee.
The fee for submitting your application and audition via Acceptd will be $60.
STEP 5
Begin your online application on Acceptd.
