Piano Seminar
A new, 5-day program for pianists ages 14-29
The Program
Applications are open!
Experience the inspiration of Brevard Music Center in an intimate yet immersive setting at Brevard's Piano Seminar, a new 5-day intensive piano program for highly talented students between the ages of 14 - 29. Students will take part in a curriculum that provides in-depth study of piano repertoire, piano literature, as well as practice and audition techniques.
Each student will receive a one-on-one private lesson, participate in masterclasses, engage in piano seminars and perform in a student recital with leading piano pedagogues. Enjoy the natural wonders of the Blue Ridge Mountains, practicing in nature, going on a waterfall excursion, all while elevating your piano studies.
Accepted students will bring two prepared works to the Piano Seminar, one being performance ready.
Students interested in the Piano Seminar can also apply to our three and six week Piano Institute!
Dates and Deadlines
Dates: Saturday June 13 (arrival) - Thursday June 18, 2026 (departure)
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Ages: 14-29
Tuition: $1650 fee includes all instruction, housing, meals, and on-campus health services
Application fee: $40
Questions? Email us at admissions@brevardmusic.org
2026 Faculty
Donna Lee - Professor of Piano at Kent State University
Michael Chertock - Professor of Piano at University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Clara Yang - Head of Piano Studies and Associate Professor of Piano at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Sample Daily Schedule
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:30am Piano Meeting
9:00-10:30am Masterclass
10:30am-12:30pm Lessons/Practice Time
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Faculty presentations
2:30-4:00pm Masterclass
4:15-5:30pm Lessons / Practice Time
5:30pm Dinner
Evenings: Seminar Recitals/Performances, Round Table Discussions, Recreational Activities
Arrival and Departure - Attendees should arrive and check-in on Saturday, June 13, 2026 between 11:00am-3:00pm. The first meeting will start at 4:00pm, followed by dinner and an evening class/activity. Departure is on Thursday, June 18, and students must depart the dorms by 10am. For airport shuttle information, please visit the Transportation section of our FAQ page.
Tuition & Scholarships
The program dates are June 13-18, 2026, and the tuition is $1650. The tuition fee includes all instruction, housing, meals, on-campus health services, and concert admission. Each participant is responsible for travel to and from Brevard.
Limited scholarship support is available in the form of financial need-based assistance.
The application fee is $40. A non-refundable enrollment fee of $400 is due within 10 days of acceptance and applies toward the cost of tuition. The remaining tuition balance is due by May 15.
Refunds - All payments, except the $40 application fee and $400 enrollment fee, will be fully refunded if the Center receives notice of cancellation due to serious illness before May 15. Written verification from an M.D. is required. No reduction in fees can be made for late arrival or early departure. No refunds will be made after May 15.
Resident Assistants
A limited number of Piano Seminar Resident Assistant (RA) positions are available for the program. Brevard's RAs provide guidance to younger students and supervise student living quarters.
RAs have the same ensemble and performance opportunities as other students. Piano Seminar RAs pay only a non-refundable enrollment fee of $400 which covers tuition, room, and board, and must be 21 by the start date of the program. RAs should arrive and check-in with the other students on Saturday, June 13, 2026 between 11:00am-3:00pm. RA departure is on Thursday, June 18 after noon to ensure all residents are checked out and the dorm is inspected before departure.
Selected individuals will participate in a telephone interview, and, if chosen, submit to a formal background check and participate in an RA orientation session.
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