This program offers private piano study for students beyond high school age, with a curriculum planned to meet each student s interests and abilities, from beginners to advanced pianists. A small, informal group session is available four times a year, providing adults an opportunity to play for one another and their families and friends. The PEPS program identifies and nurtures students whose musical and artistic gifts require an accelerated study plan. The classes enrich students knowledge of music theory and music history while enhancing performance and critical listening skills. Students in the PEPS program perform regularly and participate in local and state festivals.
Placement is by audition .
All prospective students are interviewed personally as a first step in the enrollment process. Interviews with beginning students assess readiness for piano study and answer any questions about the School s programs and philosophy. For those with previous study, the interview provides an opportunity to discover where the student is in each area of piano study, to recommend the department, study plan, and teacher, and to select music for the first few weeks of study.