Session 1

Five-day summer camp for advanced, aspiring pianists ages 14 to 16

What To Expect

Session 1 is an intense five-day experience for mature young pianists!

• Private lessons with our faculty members, Amy Grinsteiner and Dainius Vaičekonis. Additional private lesson on Day 5 with either Robin McCabe or Craig Sheppard.
• Assigned practice rooms with 2 hours of dedicated practice time each day.
• Daily Master Classes — all students will perform in one class for Professor Robin McCabe or Professor Craig Sheppard.
• Seminar group activities given by SPU Faculty, UW Faculty, or other experts.
• Outdoor excursion in the Seattle area with SPI faculty.
• Final Showcase Recital in Nickerson Studios at Seattle Pacific University.

Housing During Your Stay

For students traveling from out of the area, housing options are available at Seattle Pacific University. There are also many hotels the university. Seattle Pacific University Housing provides dining options on campus, and many off-campus eateries are close by.

Session 1 is a DAY camp only. SPI provides no stewardship of students after the activities of the day are completed. If students wish to stay on campus, a parent or guardian must stay with them in the dorm.

A Typical Day

• Begin your day at 10:00 am.
• Practice in your assigned practice room (available 2 hours daily).
• Attend your private lesson. May observe other lessons.
• Participate in a workshop or seminar to expand your knowledge base and integrate the world into your musicianship.
• Participate in a Master Class by performing or observing your peers.
• End your day no later than 6:00 pm.