The Concordia Summer Piano Music Fest is a vibrant, two-week experience designed for young pianists aged from 10 yrs to college students. It’s more than just a typical summer camp—it’s an opportunity to immerse in piano music, explore new musical concepts, and have fun while doing it. This program goes beyond the usual practice routine. It’s about discovering the elements that make piano playing exciting and bringing out the joy in music-making.
At Concordia, we focus on more than just perfecting technical skills. We guide our young pianists through a musical journey, helping them understand what it truly means to be a musician. Our goal is to inspire them to not only excel at the keyboard but also embrace the broader world of music. Throughout the two weeks, participants will deepen their passion for music and experience the thrill of performance in a supportive, dynamic setting.
You’ll Learn
Piano Performance
Two masterclass performance with distinguished artist-teachers
Two private lessons with a member of distinguished artist-teachers
Two Piano ensemble lessons
One Piano Ensemble Masterclass
Concerto Masterclass
Concerto Concert – Selected pianists performing with the Chamber Orchestra
Video Recordings required to apply. Use YouTube or a similar video-sharing platform to share one or two recordings that demonstrate your highest level of musical achievement. Participants will be selected to participate based on their video audition submission.
The submitted selections must represent one of the following style periods :
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionism, 20th and 21st Century.
Program Schedule
July 14th - 25th, 2025
Cost
Early Application
April 1st, 2025
$30.00
Announcement of
Acceptance
April 4th, 2025
Regular Application
April 20th, 2025
$60.00
Announcement of
Acceptance
April 24th, 2025
Tuition
Early Acceptance
by 4/10, 2025
Regular Acceptance
by 4/30, 2025
$1740.00
Concerto Application
$60.00
Concerto Performance Fee
Selected performers
$500.00
Room and Board
TBA
TBA
Optional Lunch Package
10 lunch meals
$150.00
Concerto Performance Audition, 2023
Six performers who are selected from the Concerto Audition, will perform with the Chamber Orchestra led by the Conductor & Pianist, Sung Chang at the Concerto Concert During the Festival.
Audition Date : TBA
Repertoires : One movement of following repertoires.
W. A. Mozart
Piano Concerto No.5 in D major, K.175
Piano Concerto No.6 in B-flat major, K.238
Piano Concerto No.8 in C major, K.246
Piano Concerto No.9 in E-flat major, K.271
Piano Concerto No.11 in F major, K.413
Piano Concerto No.12 in A major, K.414
Piano Concerto No.13 in C major, K.415
Piano Concerto No.14 in E-flat major, K.449
Piano Concerto No.16 in D major, K.451
Piano Concerto No.17 in G major, K.453
Piano Concerto No.18 in B-flat major, K.456
Piano Concerto No.19 in F major, K.459
Piano Concerto No.20 in D minor, K.466
Piano Concerto No.21 in C major, K.467
Piano Concerto No.22 in E-flat major, K.482
Piano Concerto No.23 in A major, K.488
Piano Concerto No.24 in C minor, K.491
Piano Concerto No.25 in C major, K.503
Piano Concerto No.26 in D major, K.537
L. v. Beethoven
No. 1-5 All Concerti
E. Grieg
Piano Concerto, Op.16 (1st movement)
F.Chopin
Piano Concerto, Op.11, No.1 1st movement
Faculty Members :
Dr. Lorna Griffitt, Claire Trevor School of the Arts in University of California, Irvine Ning An, Associate Professor at the YONG SIEW TOH Conservatory of Music in Singapore.
Dr. Judy Huang, CAMPT District 8 President/ MTNA Performance Competition State Chair/ MTAC Piano Concerto Solo Competition Chari
Dr. Minji Noh
Dr. Kookhee Hong
Dr. Tina Chong, Assistant Professor at San Diego State University
Dr.Hyunjoo Choi
Sung Chang
Date & Time
Jul 14, 2025 8:00 AM - Jul 25, 2025 5:00 PM
Venue Details
Borland-Manske Center Charlie and Ling Zhang Orchestra Hall
1530 Concordia West Irvine, California 92612
Concordia University Irvine
Mission Statement
Concordia University Irvine, a comprehensive Lutheran Christian university guided by Christ's Great Commission, develops wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens to serve society and the church.
About Concordia
Concordia University Irvine, part of the Concordia University System, is a private, nonprofit Christian university that is proud to be one of the founding institutions of higher education in Irvine, California. For nearly 50 years, we have prepared students to be wise, honorable, and cultivated citizens through a distinctive Lutheran education.
Today, we educate nearly 5,000 students on campus and online, and our alumni network has grown to over 25,000 worldwide. Ranked nationally among the “Top Performers on Social Mobility” universities by U.S. News & World Report. Once you become a Golden Eagle, you’ll be part of a close, caring community that’s committed to helping you grow personally, professionally, and spiritually.