Information on Performing Participants
Master Classes
Concerts
 Teachers Program (June 18– 25 and June 22 - 25)
Do
you feel the need to improve your piano skill? Do
you wish to perform along with other teachers in
recitals? Do you want to play in master classes?
If so, the Teachers
Program is just right for you. We are
unique in that, besides the highly informative
series of lectures and presentations, we offer
a special program for piano teachers who wish
to advance as pianists as well. Catering for
teachers of all categories, participants have
a choice of attending as General Observers,
Active Observers and Performers.
Program Offerings
This program offers a great variety of events
for both university and private piano teachers.
There are master classes specifically for performing
teachers playing for guest artists. Teachers
are also encouraged to perform in recitals.
Daily presentations by Seymour Bernstein, Christopher
O'Riley, and John Owings on various pedagogy
topics are interspersed with Teaching Demonstration
sessions. All participants are welcome to attend
other events, such as the Master Artists Recital,
Young Artists master class, concerto rehearsal
and concerto concert with the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra.
Performers (June 18 - 25)
Twelve applicants are
accepted as Performers, based on the audition
recordings that they submit. In this status,
every performer plays in one master class and
receives two private lessons, each with a different
artist/teacher. They also perform in recitals
open to the public. In master classes, private
lessons and recitals performers may play from
memory or with music, and repertoire is entirely
free choice. They may play different pieces
in each event or the same piece every time.
The director is responsible for allocating
the master classes and private lessons with
the artists/teachers, and his decision is final.
Participants are free to attend all other events,
including the Young Artists Program and Master
artists Recitals listed on the calendar during
their enrollment.
Active
Observers (June 22 - 25)
Understandably, there are teachers
who have not performed for a long time,
who would love to advance their skills at the
piano, but who are somewhat anxious by the idea of
performing in public. If you have never
joined this program as a performer, want to take
lessons but wish only to observe the performers before
taking a big step on stage yourself, the
status of Active Observer is ideal for you. Active
Observers receive two private lessons,
each with a different artist/teacher. Repertoire
is entirely free choice and you may play
from memory or with music. The amount of repertoire
prepared is also your choice. The director
is responsible for allocating the private
lessons with the artists/teachers, and his decision
is final. Submission of audition recording
is not required. Participants are free
to attend all other events, including the Young Artists
Program and the Master Artist Recital,
listed on the calendar within the duration their
enrollment.
General Observers (June 22 - 25)
This status is not restricted
to piano teachers alone. Anyone interested
in the program is invited to apply.
During the program, General Observers are welcome
to approach any artist/teacher of their
choice for private lessons at additional cost.
Practice
Facilities
Practice rooms with grand
pianos are assigned to each performer with a minimum
of four hours per day. Active Observers
also have access to these practice rooms. Other
practice rooms with upright pianos
and our practice rooms are available to everyone
on a first-come-first-served basis. All practice
rooms are open 24 hours a day.
Accommodation
The
TCU dormitory, conveniently located
right next to the music building,
is newly renovated offering spacious
bedrooms with semi-private baths,
comfortable lounges, large common
kitchens and laundry rooms. All
bedrooms are provided with linens
and towels, and equipped with
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. For more details on
the dorm facilities please visit www.rlh.tcu.edu/RESHALLS/FOSTER/FOSINDEX.HTM
Program
Fees
Performers - $400
Active
Observers - $300
General
Observers - $150
Application
Deadlines
Performers
March 6, 2006, postmarked (U.S.A.
and Canada)
March 1, 2006,
postmarked (overseas)
Active Observers
April 17, 2006,
postmarked (both U.S.A. and other countries)
General Observers
May 15 , 2006,
postmarked (both U.S.A. and other countries)
Application
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