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Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)

Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Summer Piano Performance Intensive
Applications Closed
  • Price:  $3750
  • Available:  August 11, 2025 - August 23, 2025
  • Instructor:  Oscar Peterson School of Music Faculty, Guest Artists

Course Description

How to Audition & Register

Application Fee: $135
Tuition: $3,750

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 22, 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.
  • Daily performance opportunities including full group performance classes and studio masterclasses 
  • Solo, ensemble, and large group concerts in Mazzoleni Hall
  • Multiple weekly private lessons 
  • Faculty and guest artist recitals, including joint student and faculty recitals (open to public)
  • Guest artist master classes (open to public)
  • Monitored practice sessions 
  • Technique and practice strategies workshops
  • Piano Literature and theory
  • Intro to Jazz Improvisation 
  • Musicianship 
  • Fugue Choir
  • Piano Ensemble Practice and Coaching
  • Creative video projects 
  • Numerous music related discussion lectures
  • Social activities TBA
  • ...And more!
Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation from The Royal Conservatory upon completion of this 12-day intensive.

Application Deadline: March 22, 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 Han Jiang, Guest Faculty Artist
Joan Forsyth, Guest Faculty Artist Alexander Panizza, Guest Faculty Artist
David Labrada More, Guest Artist  

Application: $135
Tuition: $3,750

Please note the following process:

  1. APPLICATION: 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:
    - upload two (2) 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 Applications Closed

  2. ACCEPTANCE: Notifications of Acceptance will be emailed by April 2, 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).

  3. 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. 

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
*Offers summer student residence program

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 learning materials? 

Students who are accepted into the program will be given more information after their deposit is paid.