Piano Weekend
We are delighted to invite your students to participate in the upcoming Piano Weekend at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts on Saturday, October 15. This year we will again hold the Classical Competition, offer open lessons to participants and feature solo and chamber performances by UNCSA students. We are delighted to host internationally acclaimed pianist Yakov Kasman, who will present a master class.
Deadline
The application and the fee are due Friday, September 30. Late applications may be
accommodated, space permitting, but we may not be able to include these in the printed
program. Please contact Dmitri Shteinberg before mailing a late application.
Registration and online payment
Event Details
- Open lessons are open to all students, including those competing, and will last approximately 25 minutes each. A maximum of fourteen participants (seven per teacher; assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis) will play one selection each. For the open lessons, we encourage students to select pieces other than Classical sonatas. The lessons are also open to, parents and teachers, who are welcome to sit in on both faculty members’ lessons.
- Cost: The participation fee is $35, $40 for those competing; it includes a lunch.
Schedule of events
| Time | Event | Location |
| 9-9:30 a.m. | Registration & Welcom | Watson Hall Lobby in School of Music Complex |
| 9:30 a.m. | UNCSA Student Concert | Watson Hall |
| 10 a.m. | Open Lessons* with Eric Larsen & Dmitri Shteinberg | CMS 167 & Watson Hall |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lunch | Hanes Student Commons |
| 1:45 p.m. | Junior Classical Sonata Competition | Crawford Hall in Gray Building |
| 1:45 p.m. | Senior Classical Sonata Competition | Watson Hall |
| 3:45 p.m. | Winners announcement | Watson Hall Lobby |
| 4 p.m. | Winners master class with Yakov Kasman | Watson Hall |
| 5:30 | Reception for participants and parents | Watson Hall Lobby |
Logistics:
Events begin promptly on time, and students are required to attend each event. For
students commuting from 3-4 hours away or more, an overnight accommodation is suggested.
We encourage the students and their parents to contact us early to resolve any schedule
conflicts or late arrival questions.
Guest Parking is available behind the Welcome Center, which is the first building on the left from the Main Street entrance.
Videotaping is possible for lessons and competition, but not the Yakov Kasman master class. Please plan accordingly. We recommend formal concert attire for all performing participants.
Lunch and dinner at the student dining hall are included in the application fee. Parents can purchase lunch for $8, or eat off-campus – a list of nearby establishments will be provided.