Piano Pals
Local piano students mix and mingle with their peers at the Institute through the Piano Pals program, sponsored by Kaulig Giving. Through this program, local students and Institute participants will learn from each other and forge new international friendships. Students will get to know each other as pen pals, meet and mingle at social outings, and encourage each other to learn and grow as young pianists.
Registration is now closed.
Education and Community Lead Lauren Schneider will reach out to you shortly after registration to determine which events and activities you’d like to attend.
How Does It Work?
Participants have exclusive access to a variety of social events and performances that build connections between local piano students and Competition and Institute participants across Northeast Ohio.
Eligibility
Open to students between the ages of 11 – 18.
Fee
$30 registration fee per participant.
Perks
- Participate in as many or as few activities as you’d like
- Receive a commemorative t-shirt
- Discount codes available for parents who attend concerts
- Opportunity to award prizes during the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists as a “Junior Jury” member
What Is Included?
Social Activities
Ongoing
Pen-pal program with Institute students before they arrive in Ohio
Friday, July 7th, 7:30PM
Musical Trivia Night at Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Concerts & Performances
Piano Pals participants have the opportunity to volunteer at or attend the following performances.
Wednesday, July 5th, 7:30PM
Eva Gevorgyan at Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Sunday, July 9th, 7:30PM
Gabriela Montero at Reinberger Chamber Hall, Severance Music Center
Thursday, July 13th, 7:30PM
Chamber Round of CIPC for Young Artists at Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Friday, July 14th, 1:30PM
Institute Competition at Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30PM
Final Concerto Round of CIPC for Young Artists at Gartner Auditorium, Cleveland Museum of Art
Masterclasses
Piano Pals participants are invited to observe the following masterclasses at Mixon Hall at CIM
Thursday, July 6th, 4:30PM
Masterclass with CIM Faculty Antonio Pompa-Baldi
Monday, July 10th, 1:30PM
Masterclass with Steinway Artist Gabriela Montero
Wednesday, July 12th, 4:30PM
Masterclass with Conductor Steven Byess
Special Opportunity to Serve on Junior Jury
Learn from our CIPC for Young Artists jurors about what it takes to be a jury member and what the pros are listening for during the Final Round performances. You’ll even be able to award a prize! Piano Pals participants will be eligible to be a part of the Junior Jury by attending the following required events.
Friday, July 7th, 7:30PM
Musical Trivia Night
Thursday, July 13th, 7:30PM
Chamber Round of CIPC for Young Artists at Mixon Hall, Cleveland Institute of Music
Saturday, July 15th, 7:30PM
Final Concerto Round of CIPC for Young Artists at Gartner Auditorium
Two (2) activities or performances of the participant’s choice