Our Mission
The Teachers Program offers unparalleled experience for piano teachers of all levels.
Whether you are an active pianist striving to sharpen your performing skills or a devoted pedagogue wishing to attend as an observer,
you will come away from this program fully
inspired and energized. |
Yoheved Kaplinsky demonstrating to teachers, 2004 |
Program Description
The Twelfth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
Structured around the Preliminaries of this high-profile competition where 30 of the world's most promising young pianists will each present a fifty-minute recital, the Teachers Program is designed to enable all participants, including observers, to attend the entire preliminary round - May 19-24.
Tickets are available on first-come-first-served basis, so 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
Performing Participants
All performing participants will play in one Master Class, receive one private lesson, and
perform in a recital. Repertoire is entirely free choice and playing from memory is not required. Extra private lessons may be possible through individual arrangement with the faculty member of your choice, at an additional cost.
Observers
The Institute warmly welcomes observers of all ages. This is a great opportunity to witness the teachings of many different artists of international standing, to watch the Cliburn Competition, and to attend various lectures and symposia. Private lessons may be possible through individual arrangement with the artist teacher of your choice, at an additional cost.
Lectures
Monique Duphil, Claude Frank, Yoheved Kaplinsky, Harold Martina, and Menahem Pressler will present a wide variety of topics enhancing your pedagogy awareness and skill as a teacher. Specific topics and details will be on our website at www.tcu-cliburn.org as soon as they become available.
Practice Facilities
Since the program includes attending the Van Cliburn Competition, time for practice will be limited. Scheduled practice time on grand pianos with approximately two and a half hours per day is arranged for each performing participant. Other practice rooms with upright pianos are also available at all times. Observers are most welcome to use the practice facilities when not occupied by performing participants. 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 of single room is $40 per night, and double room is $28 per person per night. TCU dorm offers a 10% discount for stay of 21 days or more.
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
Performers - $350
Observers - $200
Application Deadlines
Monday, February 14, 2005, postmarked (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday, February 7, 2005, postmarked (all other countries)
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