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Participants engage in a variety of activities designed to meet individual interests and performance levels.

Private Lessons
Each institute participant receives two individual lessons, 45 minutes long, taught by an Ithaca College School of Music faculty member.

Master Classes
Distinguished members of the faculty conduct two public master classes. The participants are determined by audition.

Performance Activities
Recitals showcasing participants (everyone performs at least once)
Piano ensemble or chamber music recitals
Faculty recitals

Workshops
Institute faculty members conduct workshops on topics such as effective practice, building technique, memorization, collaborative piano, and performance anxiety. In addition, each participant will have his or her playing videotaped and then analyzed by faculty members.

Theory Course
All participants study music theory according to their level. Music theory concepts are linked to the repertoire from the Institute recitals and Hangar Theatre shows.

Evening Activities
Evening activities will include classical and jazz recitals by institute faculty and a field trip to a regional musical theater production.