Attend Pianofest
Applications
Applications have closed for the 2025 season. To participate in Pianofest, check this page in January 2026. The information below is for your reference.
This year, Pianofest teaching artists include our director Paul Schenly along with celebrated faculty members: Richard Goode, Jerome Lowenthal, Ursula Oppens, Konstantin Soukhovetski, and Pavel Nersessian!
FIRST SESSION
Monday, June 16 through Tuesday, July 8
Faculty:
Paul Schenly, Director (Cleveland Institute of Music emeritus)
Jerome Lowenthal (The Juilliard School)
Ursula Oppens (Brooklyn College, CUNY Graduate Center, Mannes School of Music)
Konstantin Soukhovetski (The Juilliard School)
SECOND SESSION
Tuesday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 29
Faculty:
Paul Schenly, Director (Cleveland Institute of Music emeritus)
Richard Goode (Peabody Institute, Mannes School of Music)
Pavel Nersessian (New England Conservatory, Boston University, Moscow Conservatory)
Important Note
Pianofest is intended for college-age students enrolled in a conservatory or university.
It is expected that all students will have full insurance coverage for travel- and health-related problems and emergencies.
Application Information
To apply for Pianofest 2025, please: (1) complete the form below and (2) pay the nonrefundable $45 online application fee.
First Session: Monday, June 16 through Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Second Session: Tuesday, July 8 through Tuesday, July 29, 2025
All students attending Pianofest receive a full scholarship, room and board plus a $400 stipend.
DEADLINE: Pianofest has a rolling deadline, the last day of which is April 1st. Therefore, decisions will be made on an ongoing basis up through April 1st. Applications received after that date will not be considered.
Applications are now closed.
Please check back in January 2026 to apply to join us next summer.