Students are placed into one of three levels of traditional theory. In the middle of each day, students and counselors break from their individual schedules and come together for Institute Chorus. Toward the end of the hour, we share announcements, extend birthday wishes, and enjoy the company of good friends and colleagues. Practice, Practice, Practice Essential practice time is built into every student's schedule. A constant in every musician's development, private lessons do not stop for the PAI season.
Instruction is offered on all instruments, as well as voice and in composition.
Day students may take lessons with PAI faculty members as well as with their year-round teachers. Every major performing organization at PAI enjoys the opportunity to work with an international faculty of guest conductors. Each group will have from three to five different conductors over the six-week period. This variety provides ensemble members with exposure to diverse musical styles as our conductors bring their own experience, training, interpretation and nation's musical traditions to the podium.