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Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25, 2025

Monday – Friday | 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Downtown Campus

Elevate Your Artistry at Peabody Piano Week 

Are you a passionate pianist ready to take your playing to the next level? Peabody Piano Week offers an unparalleled immersive experience designed to ignite your musical growth and provide a taste of life at a world-renowned conservatory. Whether you’re a college or high school student preparing for auditions or a dedicated teen artist seeking intensive training, this program is your gateway to artistic excellence. 

Immerse Yourself in the Peabody Experience

Under the guidance of distinguished Peabody Conservatory and Preparatory faculty, including Alexander Shtarkman, Chad Bowles, Michael Angelucci, Hyun-Sook Park, and guest artist Timothy Hoft, you’ll delve into a rigorous yet inspiring program that mirrors the conservatory experience. 

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Here’s what awaits you: 

  • Intensive Daily Study: Engage in focused instruction starting at 9:00 am, complemented by inspiring evening performances at 7:00 pm. 
  • Personalized Mentorship: Receive invaluable one-on-one instruction through private lessons with our esteemed faculty, gaining personalized feedback and guidance tailored to your individual needs. 
  • Master the Art of Performance: Participate in enriching masterclasses, learning from world-renowned pianists both as a performer and auditor, absorbing their insights and artistry. 
  • Musicianship for the Pianist: Deepen your understanding of music theory and its practical application to piano performance in our specialized Musicianship for Pianists course. 
  • Practice and Refine: Dedicated practice time each day allows you to solidify new concepts and hone your technique. 
  • Concert Inspiration: Attend captivating evening recitals by our internationally acclaimed faculty, expanding your musical horizons and fueling your artistic passion. 
  • Performance Opportunities: Showcase your progress and artistry in a culminating student recital, gaining valuable performance experience in a supportive environment. 
  • A Taste of Conservatory Life: Experience what it’s like to study and live at the prestigious Peabody Conservatory. You’ll be placed in a faculty studio, participate in studio classes, and gain firsthand insight into the demands and rewards of a professional music education. 

Why Choose Peabody Piano Week? 

  • World-Class Faculty: Study with renowned performers and educators who are dedicated to nurturing the next generation of pianists. 
  • Immersive Conservatory Experience: Gain a realistic preview of life as a Peabody student, from private lessons and masterclasses to studio classes and performance opportunities. 
  • Personalized Attention: Benefit from individualized instruction and mentorship designed to help you reach your full potential. 
  • Inspiring Community: Connect with fellow passionate pianists, building lasting friendships and expanding your musical network. 

Propel Your Piano Journey

Peabody Piano Week is more than just a summer program; it’s an investment in your future as a musician. Join us for a transformative week that will inspire you, challenge you, and propel your piano playing to new heights. 

Tuition

  • Commuter: $1525.00 (includes tuition and 3 meals/day; registration fee of $25* waived until April 1)  
  • Residential: $1795.00 (includes tuition, 3 meals/day, and room; registration fee of $25* waived until April 1. Limited single rooms available; most students will have a roommate.) 

*A $25 registration fee is not included in the overall tuition rate. 

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 am: Musicianship for Pianists 
10:00 am: Daily Masterclass
12:00 pm: Lunch 
1:00 pm: Practice time 
2:00 pm: Lessons & Practice time 
5:00 pm: Dinner  
7:00 pm: Faculty Recital 

Faculty

Michael Angelucci

American pianist Michael Angelucci enjoys growing acclaim as an artist with a unique and gifted voice. Hailed as “a great artistic talent” by the A&B Foundation, his compelling craft has won national and international accolades including First Prize in the Bradshaw and Buono International Piano Competition, First Prize in the American Prize National Competition, and the coveted Foundation La Gesse Fellowship, among others.

Chad R. Bowles

Dubbed by Gramophone as “…a superb, confident technician and an intelligent stylist, who doesn’t have to prove anything…”, American pianist Chad R. Bowles has performed hundreds of solo recitals across the United States, in Canada, and Europe.

Timothy Hoft

Timothy Hoft is an Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he teaches solo and collaborative piano. A pianist of unique versatility, Timothy Hoft has been praised for his recent performances.

Hyun-Sook Park

Hyun-Sook Park earned the Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees from the Peabody Conservatory of the Johns Hopkins University, under the tutelage of Ellen Mack. She is currently on the faculty of the Peabody Conservatory as an adjunct professor of piano pedagogy, and serves as the co-director of the Preparatory’s Peabody Piano Academy.

Alexander Shtarkman

Alexander Shtarkman performs and gives master classes in Europe, Asia, South and North Americas, and in Russia where he is a frequent guest performer at the prestigious Great and Small Halls of the Moscow Conservatory. Since 2002 Shtarkman has been serving as a member of the Piano Faculty at the Peabody Conservatory.