- Daily private lessons with camp faculty (solo and ensemble)
- Masterclasses
- Interactive sessions
- Faculty performances
- Guided practice with faculty members
- Lessons, rehearsals, and performances in the Thompson House and Winifred Moore Auditorium
- Ensemble recital* on Thursday (alongside faculty members and guest artists)
- Solo recital* on Friday
*Recitals are open to parents and the public.
How to Apply
Process for application: Submit two pre-screening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) for review by June 7 via the Piano Camp Form (available soon). If accepted, a confirmation email will be sent with the registration information. We will choose one of these pieces to be on the Solo Recital, so they need to be current pieces and recent videos.
*Acceptable pieces do not include: selections from lesson books, easy-play transcriptions, or excerpts/arrangements. Repertoire should be a complete piece, beginning to end. Students should consult with their private teacher on repertoire.
Typical Day
- Lessons with faculty and guest artists
- Ensemble coachings with faculty and guest artists
- Special interest classes (theory games, music history, practice strategies, etc.)
- Masterclasses
- Guided practice with faculty
How to Apply
Submit two pre-screening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) for review by June 7, 2025.
Tuition
The enrollment fee for camp is $475.
To ensure enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of $50 is due by Friday, June 7, 2025. The balance is due by Monday, July 14, 2025.
Contact Us
For more information about Piano Camp, please contact co-directors Caroline Hixson or Matt Pankratz.
Camp Faculty
This summer camp is supported by the Department of Music in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.
Thompson House
The 四虎影视 Department of Music is located in the Thompson House on the Webster Groves campus. Built in 1910, Thompson House is the oldest building on campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8282 Big Bend Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63119