Concordia Summer Piano Music Festival, 2026
July 13 - 24, 2026
The Concordia Summer Piano Music Festival is a fun and inspiring two-week program for pianists ages 10 through college level. More than a traditional summer camp, the festival offers a supportive and enriching environment where students learn, grow, and make music together.
At Concordia, students do more than practice. Through private lessons, group classes, and performance opportunities, they develop confidence as musicians and performers. Our dedicated faculty guide students in refining their technical skills, expressing musical ideas, and performing with confidence on stage.
Over the course of two weeks, students build lasting confidence, explore new musical perspectives, and develop a deeper love for music in a positive and encouraging community.
Faculty Members :
Program Director : Dr.Hyunjoo Choi, Concordia University Irvine
Dr. Lorna Griffitt, Claire Trevor School of the Arts in University of California, Irvine
Dr. Myungjoo Lee, Professor in Piano, California State University Irvine
Dr.Grace Fong, Professor; Director, Keyboard Studies, Chapman University
Dr. Judy Huang, CAMPT District 8 President/ MTNA Performance Competition State Chair/ MTAC Piano Concerto Solo Competition Chair
Piano Duo Art, Dr. Minji Noh & Dr.Kookhee Hong
Sung Chang, The First prize for the “Best Performance of a Virtuoso Piece” at the Bösendorfer USASU International Piano Competition
Program
Masterclasses and lessons for solo and concerto performance
Piano Ensemble lessons and masterclasses
Faculty recital
Lecture of featured Artist
Concerto Audition and Concert
Final Recital
Featured Classes and workshops
Audition & Application
Video audition required.
Applicants must submit one video recording representing their highest musical level via YouTube or similar platforms.
Selections must represent one of the following style periods: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary
Concerto Audition Repertoire
Selected performers will perform with the Summer Orchestra during the festival.
Audition will take place on Thursday of the first week.
Repertoire : one movement of any piano concerto.
Important Dates
- Applications Open: February 15, 2026
- Early Application Deadline: April 1, 2026
- Early Acceptance Notification: By April 5, 2026
- Early Acceptance Full Payment Due: April 10, 2026
- Regular Application Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Regular Acceptance Notification: By May 5, 2026
- Regular Acceptance Full Payment Due: May 10, 2026
Categories
- Rising Stars: Ages 10–13
- Emerging Professionals: High school to college level
- Non-paid internship hours are available for high school students
Tuition and Fee
- Early Application April 1, 2026 $30
- Regular Application May 1, 2026 $60
- Tuition (Early Acceptance) April 10, 2026 $1,740
- Tuition (Regular Acceptance) May 10, 2026 $1,740
- Concerto Audition Fee, If applicable $60
- Concerto Performance Fee (Selected performers) $500
- Room & Board (3 meals/day, weekdays) May 30, 2026 $1,500
- Optional Lunch Package (10 meals) $140
: Please check the website for more details of the program
https://www.cui.edu/arts/music/events/summer-piano-music-festival ( will be updated soon)
