Utah State University
SUMMER PIANO CLINIC
July 23-28, 2007 • Chase Fine Arts Center • Logan, Utah
Junior high and high school students, ages 12-18, have the opportunity to take classes
and lessons from USU faculty, staff, and guest clinicians. All activities from morning
to evening are supervised in a relaxed atmosphere of education and fun. Evening
activities will include social events and concerts. All participants will receive free
admission to the Cool Classics recital series. Outstanding classroom and performance
students will be recognized and awarded scholarships to attend Utah State University.
DAILY SCHEDULE
Piano Literature
Music Theory/Aural Skills
Keyboard Skills and Technique
Piano Ensemble
Masterclass
Professor Amano Lecture
Private lessons are also available and encouraged for
an additional fee. Students can audition to perform at
the Clinic Student Recital, held Friday afternoon. The
Clinic Ensemble Recital and Awards Presentation will
be held Saturday afternoon.
Students should plan to arrive at the Chase Fine Arts
Center on Monday, July 13, between 3-5 p.m. Housing
is provided at the Living and Learning Center under
clinic staff supervision. Clinic students will have total
access to the All-Steinway School practice facilities
at USU.
Teachers of students participating in clinic are welcome
to attend any daily activities free of charge.
COOL CLASSICS
RECITAL SERIES
Featuring prize-winning students of Gary Amano
COLLEGE VIRTUOSOS
Thursday, July 16
Competition winning pianists from USU perform
favorites from all periods.
RISING YOUNG STARS
Friday, July 17
Pre-college students dazzle audiences with mature technique and musicianship.
Additional activities include:
Ice Cream and Ultimate Frisbee
Amusing Race Scavenger Hunt
Water Games
MUSIC CLINIC FACULTY
Professor Gary Amano is head of the piano program
and has been assistant head of the music department
at Utah State University for 35 years. His students
have won top awards in 60 national and international
competitions. He is founder of the USU Youth
Conservatory, a preparatory program for 350 precollege piano students.
Gary Amano
Dennis Hirst
Kevin Olson
Luke Hancock
Emily Bailey
Mark Gubler
Holly Ganoe
Guest Clinician
We’re thrilled to have internationally acclaimed pianist
Stephen Beus return as 2015’s guest clinician.
For more information, visit StephenBeus.com
SUMMER PIANO CLINIC
2015
Please register online at:
http://pianoclinic.usu.edu
Registration/payment deadline is June 22.
Students receive 20+ hours of classroom instruction.
• Piano Literature Lectures
• Professor Amano Lectures
• Master class
• Theory/Aural Skills Classes
• Keyboarding/Technique Classes
• Collaborative Coaching Sessions
• Cool Classics recitals and evening activities
Tuition: $250
Housing is available through the Living and Learning
Center dormitories. Each suite is in excellent
condition and equipped with air conditioning and
common areas.
Meal plan includes breakfast delivered daily,
meal cards for lunch at on-campus locations,
and catered dinners.
• Housing and Meal Plan:
• Meal Plan (for off-campus students)
$210
$110
USU Clinic Faculty: Guest Clinician:
Professor Gary Amano: $30
$50
$60
Students will receive additional information once
online applications have been processed.
Please contact clinic director
Luke Hancock at
[email protected]
with any additional questions.
Music Department
4015 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4015
Thirty minute private lessons reservations are
encouraged.
Lesson requests fill up quickly, so register today!
July 13-18, 2015
Chase Fine Arts Center
Logan, Utah