Collaboration Celebration: Not Just for Pianists!
Collaboration Celebration
October 24 & 25, 2026
The UNCSA Collaborative Piano Program is hosting a Collaboration Celebration: Not Just for Pianists! on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and Sunday, October 25, 2026. This event celebrates the 25th anniversary of the graduate program in collaborative piano at UNCSA.
Collaborative Piano Weekend invites prospective students to explore the art of making music together at the UNC School of the Arts. This free recruitment event offers an inside look at collaborative piano at UNCSA, with opportunities to observe rehearsals, attend a master class, learn about career paths of program alumni and the history of collaborative piano in the School of Music and connect with faculty, students and alumni. Discover how pianists and their musical partners bring performances to life while getting a feel for our creative community. The event culminates in the Collaboration Celebration showcase on Sunday afternoon.
Schedule
| Sat., Oct. 24 |
Event/Location |
|---|---|
| 10 a.m. -Noon |
Rehearsals for Sunday Showcase Recital |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Meet and Greet |
| Noon |
Lunch |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Master class: Jaime Namminga, piano (MM '09) and Amanda Russo Stante, mezzo-soprano
(UNCSA students participating) |
| 3 p.m. |
Collab Pathways: Where Are They Now? |
| 4 p.m. |
Face-to-Face Feature for Collab Origins: Nancy Johnston with Arianna Bohning |
| 5 p.m. |
Cocktail Time Mixer |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Chamber Music Festival Concert #3 (comp tickets provided) |
| Sun., Oct. 25 |
Event/Location |
|---|---|
| Morning |
Open for Small Group Meet-ups |
| Noon |
Lunch |
| 1 p.m. |
Campus Tours |
| 3 p.m. |
Collaboration Celebration Showcase Concert (comp tickets provided) |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Closing Reception |