​​​2026 PIANO MASTERCLASSES​

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Kevin Kenner

May 31-June 5, 2026

May 30 arrival, June 6 departure

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Robert McDonald & Co-Faculty TBA

May 31-June 5, 2026

May 30 arrival, June 6 departure

 

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 Angela Cheng & Alvin Chow
July 6-July 11, 2026

July 5 arrival, July 12 departure 

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Inspiration. Focus. Growth.

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Join us for immersive 6-day masterclass sessions with world‑renowned artists in a retreat‑style setting, nestled in the peaceful Vermont mountains, designed to elevate both your playing and performance skills.

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Masterclass Highlights

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• Masterclasses and lessons with distinguished faculty

• Private practice cabins with grand pianos

• Comfortable single accommodations for a focused and restorative retreat

• Chef-prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients shared in a warm communal dining room that fosters connection and conversation

• Evening concerts and a vibrant musical community

• Midweek day-off excursion to experience the best of Vermont (scenery, local culture, relaxation)

• A beautiful rural Vermont setting that supports creativity, focus and artistic growth

 

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Each Masterclass participant will

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• Perform in a masterclass and a concert, and receive one private lesson (Participants in the Cheng/Chow masterclass will attend masterclasses with one faculty member and receive a private lesson with the other, ensuring meaningful contact with both artists.)

• Attend masterclasses and performances, gaining insight from every pianist in the program

• Share family-style meals with faculty and peers, creating natural opportunities for conversation mentorship, and networking

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This immersive, Masterclass format lets pianists learn not only from their own coaching, but from the rich variety of approaches, repertoire, and feedback offered throughout the session.

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The Auditor-in-Residence Experience

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We invite our adult piano lovers and curious learner to join our summer masterclass sessions as Auditors. Whether you play the piano or simply love classical music, this is a rare opportunity to live inside the artistic process without the pressure of performance. Auditors will

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• Attend daily masterclasses

• Enjoy student recitals and faculty concerts

• Participate in guided listening discussions

• Gather for evening socials with musicians​

• Practice in the Adamant practice cabins (optional)

• Receive a private lesson (with advance booking and fee)

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Come for one session or stay for more.  Please also explore our new Piano Camp taking place in August!

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A day at the Masterclass program​

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8am            Continental breakfast at your own pace

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9am            Practice in your own cabin in the woods

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11am           Piano lesson

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12:30p       Lunch with your Masterclass faculty and peers

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2p                Masterclass with Artist Faculty

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6p                Dinner with your Masterclass faculty and peers

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7:30p         Concert followed by an evening bonfire