PIANO > Auditions
June 23 - August 9, 2012

Application deadline: March 1, (postmark deadline)

Bestor Plaza at night

On-line Application | Financial Aid Application | Instructor Recomendation Form

Requirements for Piano Program

1.  DVD (preferred) and CD auditions are accepted. Please put your name on the CD/DVD.
2. Completed application form along with audition DVD od CD.
3. Completed online recommendation form from your current instructor.
4. Send DVD/CD to:

Chautauqua Summer Schools of Fine & Performing Arts
PO Box 1098
One Ames Avenue
Chautauqua, NY 14722

Application deadline: March 1

Audition requirements:

Solo piano music only

• One virtuosic etude
• One major work, or movements of a multi-movement work (7 minutes minimum)
• Another work in a different style
• Selections must total a minimum of 20 minutes and represent at least three different style periods 

"The piano program at Chautauqua Music Festival made a strong impression upon me: it is clearly a magnificent place to be for any pianist ready to open up a canvas of creativity. Chautauqua helps young musicians meet their expectations, embrace positive criticism, embark on a path of self-exploration with rejuvenated determination, and challenge themselves to new levels of growth. Here is what I say to young pianists: join Chautauqua and experience change; work hard; and go out and shape the world. It’s waiting for you."

Enrico Elisi, Eastman School of Music