SUMMER PIANO CLINIC - Music Department - Utah State University

Utah State University
SUMMER PIANO CLINIC
July 23-28, 2007 • Chase Fine Arts Center • Logan, Utah
Junior high and high school pre-college students 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 15, 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 18
Competition winning pianists from USU perform
favorites from all periods.
RISING YOUNG STARS
Friday, July 19
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 30 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.
Luke Hancock
Dennis Hirst
Brooke Hirst
Kevin Olson
Emily Bailey
Mark Gubler
Guest Clinician
Pianist, pedagogue, and composer Ben Salisbury
joins the 2013 Summer Clinic faculty. He is a native
of Cache Valley, USU alum, and currently a doctoral
candidate at University of Southern California.

Utah State University
SUMMER PIANO CLINIC 2013
Application Form
Name:_____________________________________
Address:____________________________________
City:_________________State:____Zip:__________
Email:_____________________________________
Phone:_____________________Years Studied:_____
Parent or Guardian:___________________________
_______ Gender: qMale
qFemale Age:_______
PAYMENT:
q Early Discounted Tuition: $220
(Full payment must be postmarked June 15, 2013.)
q Normal Tuition: $240
q Application only: $30
(Non-refundable. Applied towards remaining balance,
which is due at registration July 15, 2013.)
$_____
Is on-campus housing required qYES qNO
q Housing/Meals/Activities: $210
q Meals/Activities only: $110
(Optional for students staying off-campus)
$_____
Private Lessons:
(30 minutes each, limited to 6 total lessons)
USU Clinic Faculty: $25 _____
Guest clinician: $40 ____
Professor Gary Amano: $60 _____
Total cost of lessons
Total Payment Enclosed:
No refunds given after July 3, 2013.
$_____
$_____
Please email Ldhancock@gmail.com with any questions/
concerns. Students will receive additional information once
application has been processed. Make checks payable to USU
Summer Piano Clinic. Mail Application form and payment to:
Luke Hancock
USU Music Department
4015 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4015
Music Department
4015 Old Main Hill
Logan UT 84322-4015
July 15-20, 2013
Chase Fine Arts Center
Logan, Utah