The Stony Brook International Piano Festival (SBIPF) in honor of Jorge Bolet is a unique program designed for middle and high-school students who are serious about piano study, and who are considering majoring in piano performance at the college level. Designed to foster the highest excellence in piano playing, this intensive program will be set on the beautiful campus of one of the most prestigious college preparatory schools in the northeast, The Stony Brook School, the same school from which legendary pianist Jorge Bolet received a post graduate diploma in 1934. Bolet retained a close relationship with The Stony Brook School throughout his life, returning frequently to the school's Carson Auditorium to play solo recitals.

Only fifty miles from New York City, the peaceful campus is an ideal setting for focused learning, while retaining all the benefits of the rich musical culture of city, only a train ride away.

During this two-week program (July 4-18, 2010), students will benefit from private instruction from Artist Faculty Members, the opportunity to play in a public master class by a Guest Artist, and several performance opportunities, including a recital at Carson Auditorium, an outreach concert, and a final concert performance at New York City's Steinway Hall. Each week, every student will receive private lessons and will be supervised during daily practice. Other musical opportunities will be offered, such as concerts by guest performers, lectures on topics related to piano playing, and miniature courses on subjects such as music theory, piano literature, and practice methods. Recreational activities, including a trip to a concert in New York City, an outing to the Port Jefferson Harbor, and a trip to Stony Brook's historic Village will also be part of these exciting two weeks.

Entrance requirements include an application and thirty-minute audition CD or DVD by April 1, 2010. For more information, please visit our website www.sbipf.org or contact info@sbipf.org.  

Dr. Gustafson and student                photo courtesy of Conor Lee

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