Academic Departments: Piano
Piano Studies at Longy
The piano program at Longy offers a thorough and multifaceted curriculum with private studio instruction at its core. Our commitment to individual attention from faculty mentors, ensemble playing, and small class sizes creates a uniquely collaborative conservatory.
Programs Available
Artist Diploma in Piano Performance
Master of Music Degree in Piano Performance
Graduate Performance Diploma in Piano
Undergraduate Diploma in Piano Performance
Program Highlights
STUDIO LESSONS: Collaboration with a faculty mentor is the cornerstone of conservatory education at Longy. Together you will explore your unique artistic and professional goals while expanding technical and musical insight. Selected pianists also have the opportunity for occasional lessons with Peter Serkin, our Distinguished Artist in Residence.
MASTER CLASSES AND SEMINARS: Through workshops, master classes, discussions, and presentation, frequent seminars offer insight regarding interpretation, repertoire, analysis, and performance practice. Recent guests have included Irma Vallecillo, Andreas Klein, Nelita True, and Anne Koscielny.
CHAMBER MUSIC: Georges Longy’s belief in the power of collaboration inspires the central role of chamber music in our conservatory. You will work closely with faculty coaches every semester and will explore ensemble playing through coursework, informal readings, and community outreach.
PEDAGOGY: We believe that teaching should be a form of heightened, enlivened communication. Rather than focusing solely on acquiring pedagogical skills, we seek to draw out your latent expertise and help you communicate authentically.
ACCOMPANYING: All piano majors engage in assigned accompanying to hone their collaborative skills with singers and instrumentalists. Some graduate pianists also have additional accompanying assistantships where they can further refine their abilities. Additional coursework explores the standard repertoire of instrumental and vocal literature.
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