Our Mission
If you are an adult who studies piano as a hobby, wants to find a venue to improve your skills and loves to have a chance to perform
in public, the Amateurs Program is just right for you.
Highly stimulating and fun, this program provides artistic and personal development by bringing out the best potential within each individual.
Program Description
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Joan Karr with Jon Nakamatsu, 2004 |
Master Classes and Private Lessons
All performing participants will perform in two master classes and receive three private lessons in an encouraging and friendly atmosphere. This program is designed to accommodate all levels of piano playing. Performing from memory is not required. All master classes will take place in recital hall to give participant the maximum benefit of stage experience.
Recitals
Recitals are held everyday and we highly encourage participants to perform. All recitals are open to public. Repertoire is entirely free choice and playing from memory is not required. Performances in these recitals will be recorded, using high quality TCU recording facilities, and a complimentary CD will be sent to the performers as souvenir.
Chamber Music
Participants interested in playing chamber music may request so at an additional cost. String ensembles will be provided for rehearsals and performances. And again, these performances may be recorded.
Observers
The Institute warmly welcomes observers of all ages. This is a great opportunity to be surrounded by nonstop music, to attend master classes, concerts, and to join in all the social functions. Private lessons may be possible through individual arrangement with the artist teacher of your choice, at an additional cost. After these private lessons, and based on recommendation by the artist teachers, observers may perform in recitals.
The Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (May 20-June 5)
The Competition takes place just prior to the commencement of the Amateurs Program, therefore interested participants can have opportunity to experience one of the world's
most important piano events. In order to ensure seats, it is imperative that you order your tickets EARLY. Tickets will be reserved
for you as soon as the Ticket Order Form is submitted. Payment will not be processed until
your participation in the 2005 TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute is confirmed.
Reminder: Only applicants of the 2005 TCU/Cliburn Piano Institute are eligible to order the Cliburn Competition tickets through this website. If you do not intend to apply to the Institute please order
your
tickets through www.cliburn.org
Social Evenings
To mix business with pleasure, we greatly encourage sharing and building friendship among our participants outside the stage and practice rooms. Sociable and relaxing dinners at different restaurants will be organized on most evenings, in the vicinity of the campus, downtown and in popular tourist places, sampling various cuisine and wine. (Dinner costs are not included in the program fee.)
Practice Facilities
Performing participants will have their own practice room equipped with a grand piano. All practice rooms are open 24 hours a day.
Accommodations and Meals
The TCU dormitory, conveniently located right next to the music building, is recently renovated with comfortable lounges, large common kitchens, laundry rooms, and spacious bedrooms with semi-private baths. All bedrooms are equipped with linens and towels, a small refrigerator, microwave oven, and phone jacks. University cafeteria and other places to eat are all within easy walking distance. Cost ofsingle room is $40 per night, and double room is $28 per person per night.
Complimentary Transportation
The Institute will provide buses to transport participants between TCU campus and Bass Performance Hall where the Cliburn Competition will take place.
Fees and Deadlines
Program Fees
Performer - $750
Observer - $150
Additional Chamber Music
Sonata - $200
Trio - $250
Quartet - $300
Quintet - $350
Application Deadline:
Performer - Monday, April 18, 2005 (postmarked) for U.S.A. and Canada
Monday, April 11, 2005 (postmarked) for all other countries
Observers - Monday, May 2, 2005 (postmarked)
TCU/Cliburn Application Procedure
Order Competition tickets: Van Cliburn International Piano Competition |
