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Music Institute of Chicago - Adult Piano Camp, Nichols Concert Hall

Enjoy a long weekend piano intensive in a fun and supportive environment. You won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to study and meet adult pianists at all proficiency levels!

To learn more about this program, please contact Elaine Felder.

Adult Piano Camp is at capacity this year. We look forward to a fantastic summer!

Director
Instrument(s)
-
Registration Deadline
Tuition
$600.00
Prerequisite(s)

at least three years of piano study

Daily Schedule

Thursday, June 18

  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM: Camp Orientation, followed by Meet & Greet, wine and cheese, Evanston campus
  • 6:00 – 7:15 PM: Faculty Recital, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston campus
  • 7:30 – 9:00 PM: Dinner at Prairie Moon restaurant, within walking distance

Friday, June 19

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Private and semi-private lessons, assigned practice time, interactive symposium, and performance classes, Winnetka campus

Saturday, June 20

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Private and semi-private lessons, assigned practice time, interactive symposium, and performance classes, Winnetka campus

Sunday, June 21

  • 12:00 – 3:00 PM: Student Sound Check, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston campus
  • 3:00 – 5:00 PM: Closing Student Recital, Nichols Concert Hall, Evanston campus
Contact

For additional details or a complete schedule, please contact piano department chair, Elaine Felder, at efelder@musicinst.org.

Camp Components for Each Participant

  • Faculty recital: Thursday, June 18
  • Dinner on Thursday, June 18
  • Three 60-minute private lessons - June 19 and 20 (each with a different teacher)
  • Two semi-private lessons, each with two participants, one each day - June 19 and 20
  • Assigned 1-2 hours of personal practice daily - June 19 and 20
  • One large group symposium - June 19 or 20
  • Two performance workshops (maximum 8 participants in each) - June 19 and 20
  • Lunch on Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20
  • Final student recital in Nichols Concert Hall: Sunday, June 21