Applying to the Piano Institute

Please complete the application below and be sure to include a video link of you playing two contrasting repertoire.

Application Process

Please check back here for the Summer 2027 application.

For now submit your student interest form so you will get an email once the application goes live.

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

For 2026, participants must be entering 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade in the Fall. Students are typically 14 - 17 years old.

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Please note: Any pre-college program or course may be cancelled if not enough students enroll.

Questions About Applying?


Summer Piano Institute
Ithaca College • 953 Danby Road • Ithaca, NY 14850