Chigiana Global Academy Programs
Siena Piano Intensive Program
Instructors: Carol Leone, Baruch Meir, Ning An
with masterclass by Antonio Artese
Accademia Chigiana
Siena, Italy June 6 -June 24, 2022
                   

COURSE INFO OUTLINE:
- Piano professors Carol Leone (SMU), Baruch Meir (ASU) and Ning An (CSU Fullerton) will teach a 3-week intensive program for graduate students.
- The course will be open to a minimum of five and a maximum of nine pianists who are either currently enrolled in graduate schools within the United States or have graduated with their bachelors degree and are in the process of applying to graduate school within the US.  
 

APPLICATIONS and ELIGIBILITY:
Applications are online only through this form.
- Applicants must submit a video recording(s) of their playing (at least 10 minutes total, including two contrasting musical styles).
- Applicants must include the contact info (e-mail and phone number) for a reference, either the applicant’s principal teacher or from a mentor who has worked with the applicant within the past three years, whom we can contact regarding your performance abilities.
- All additional application materials should be sent to: admissions@chigiana.org

The deadline for the application (digital timestamp) is March 15, 2022 at midnight PST.

ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION:
Applicants will be notified of the admission to the course on a rolling basis after their application has been evaluated. However, most applicants will be notified of their admission decision via email in late March.
Students admitted to the Piano Intensive Program are given 7 days from the communication of their admission to pay the deposit of USD 500.00 to enroll, or decline the offer. The deposit is NON REFUNDABLE and it will be applied toward the tuition. The tuition balance is due on May 1, 2022. Failure to pay the tuition balance may result in forfeiture of the student's place at the Siena Piano Intensive Program Summer 2022.

IMPORTANT DATES:
Program official dates:
Program starts on Monday June 6th, 2022
Program ends on Friday June 24th, 2022
Students check-in: Saturday June 4th, by 7:00 PM  
Students vacate apartments on June 25th by 12:00 noon.

FEES:
The course fees are USD 3,000.00 (no housing), USD 4,000.00 (with program provided housing in a double room, $500 single room supplement)
Fees include: Instruction, program orientation, cultural activities, welcome dinner, farewell reception, student services assistance, video and professional audio recording of the final concert.

Fees DO NOT INCLUDE transportation from and to the US, regular meals, personal expenses.

PAYMENT TERMS:
The balance should be paid no later than May 1st, 2022 to:
FRIENDS OF CHIGIANA non-profit organization 501(c)3 registered in the State of New York.