SPI applications are now closed.
2026 applications will be available in December or January
Applying to the Piano Institute
Follow a few simple steps to apply for the Ithaca College Summer Piano Institute.
Application Process
Minimum Repertoire Level
As a guideline, the minimum repertoire level recommended is equal in difficulty to the Bach Inventions or Suite movements, Clementi Sonatinas, and short Chopin works.
Age Eligibility
Participants must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the Fall. Students are typically 14 - 17 years old.
Questions About Applying?
Center for Music
Summer Piano Institute
Ithaca College • 953 Danby Road • Ithaca, NY 14850