PRINCETON, NJ Restaurant Dining Guide Announcement

Piano Summer Workshop Announces Inaugural Season At The Lawrenceville School

Piano Summer Workshop, Opus 2012, a comprehensive two-week music program for pianists and violinists between the ages of 6 and 15, will be held for the first time at the renowned and idyllic Lawrenceville School just south of Princeton, NJ. The program, open to musicians of all levels, will take place in the Clark Music Building, a world-class facility with over 20 pianos, two recital halls, an electronic music studio, and rehearsal spaces.

Marking its sixth year, Piano Summer Workshop has a unique curriculum that immerses students in all aspects of music, including creation, rehearsal, and performance. A typical day consists of jazz and classical instruction; ensembles; composition; electronic music; choir; and visual art. The program will also feature performances by guest artists and faculty. Students come away with a fuller understanding and appreciation of music and the arts, as well as boosted musical abilities and confidence.

The two-week program is scheduled for Monday, July 23 to Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The program will conclude with a concert on Friday, Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. that is open to the public. This concert will feature students performing solo and ensemble pieces and music they composed.

The program is directed by Aaron Weiman and Dr. Hsin-Yi Tsai. Aaron Weiman, a prolific jazz pianist, and Hsin-Yi Tsai, an accomplished classical pianist, are in-demand performers and longtime music teachers. The two are joined by a talented faculty of violinists, cellists, violists and other instrumentalists.

Registration is now open. To learn more about the program, visit pianosummer.org/opus-2012--the-lawrenceville-school.html. To hear compositions from past years, visit www.pianosummer.org.