Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Piano: Summer Piano Performance Intensive (Ages 13-18)
Course Description
Join us this summer for the annual Piano Performance Intensive, presented by The Royal Conservatory’s Oscar Peterson School of Music.
Taking place at our historic downtown Toronto location, students will enjoy an inspiring program that will challenge and develop their artistry. Young pianists will study with leading piano pedagogues, including Glenn Gould School faculty, RCM examiners, and internationally renowned guest artists.
Audition required.
Earlybird Application Deadline: March 1
Application Deadline: March 21
2026 Schedule To Be Announced!
All events are free to the public, and take place in Mazzoleni Hall, on the main floor of The Royal Conservatory of Music.
This 12-day performance program is open to two groups of students:
- Advanced Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 9, 10, and ARCT
- Intermediate Intensive for pianists playing at RCM Levels 7 and 8
Students accepted into the Summer Piano Performance Intensive will engage in all aspects of musical performance, as well as social and group activities, and attending performances by faculty, guest artists, and fellow students.
- Daily performance opportunities including full group performance classes and studio masterclasses
- Solo, ensemble, and large group concerts in Mazzoleni Hall
- Multiple weekly private lessons
- Faculty and guest artist recitals, including joint student and faculty recitals (open to public)
- Guest artist master classes (open to public)
- Monitored practice sessions
- Technique and practice strategies workshops
- Piano Literature and theory
- Intro to Jazz Improvisation
- Musicianship
- Fugue Choir
- Piano Ensemble Practice and Coaching
- Creative video projects
- Numerous music related discussion lectures
- Social activities TBA
- ...And more!
Each student will receive a Certificate of Participation from The Royal Conservatory upon completion of this 12-day intensive.
Earlybird Application Deadline: March 1
Application Deadline: March 21
| SCHEDULE |
| Week 1 |
Monday, August 10–Friday, August 14 |
| Masterclasses only |
Saturday, August 15 |
| Week 2 |
Monday, August 17–Saturday, August 22 |
| Final Concert |
Saturday, August 22 |
The following is sample weekday schedule. Actual schedules will vary.
| Time |
Activity |
| 9:00-10:00 AM |
Arrival, Group Activity/Lesson |
| 10:00-10:30 AM |
Musicianship |
| 10:30-11:00 AM |
Ensemble Practice and Coaching/Lesson |
| 11:00 AM-12:00 PM |
Individual Practice/Lesson |
| LUNCH (12:00-1:00 PM) |
| 1:00-2:00 PM |
Master Class |
| 2:00-2:30 PM |
Technique & Practice Strategies |
| 2:30-3:00 PM |
Improvisation Class |
| 3:00-4:00 PM |
Piano Literature |
| 4:00-4:30 PM |
Video Group Project |
| 4:30-7:00 PM |
Free Time, Practising |
| 7:00-8:00 PM |
Concerts, Recitals, Special Master Classes |
Does tuition include accommodation or meal plans?
The cost of accommodation and food is not included in tuition. Food can be purchased from several nearby grocery stores and restaurants. A select list of local accommodations is provided below.
| Colleges & Universities |
Hotels |
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*Offers summer student residence program |
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Where does the Piano Performance Intensive take place?
This program takes place at The Royal Conservatory's downtown Toronto location at 273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON. Please
visit our website for location details.
What books or learning materials do I need to bring with me? Will I be expected to purchase any additional learning materials?
Students who are accepted into the program will be given more information after their deposit is paid.