


​​2026 TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL SESSIONS​​​​
Experience a joyful, enriching festival for pianists who want to grow, connect, and make music in a supportive Vermont setting. Traditional Participants have opportunities to experience all members of our core faculty and engage with the guest artist through lessons, masterclasses, and community events—ensuring a truly immersive and inspiring musical experience.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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Ten-day immersive Traditional session centered on a daily studio class with your designated teacher
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Flexible lesson option, including the opportunity to get feedback from other faculty members
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Numerous performance opportunities, from informal studio sharings to formal concerts
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Comfortable single-room accomodations
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Chef-prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients
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Rich mealtime connection with faculty and peers in our communal dining room
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Built-in day off for an organized excursion, offering rest, inspiration, and time with new friends
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Peaceful mountain retrat that supports creativity and community
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Organized excursions to experience the best of Vermont
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A DAY AT THE TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL
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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 with a core faculty member or Seminar
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12:30p Lunch with Traditional faculty and peers​​​
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2p Daily Studio Class with your designated teacher
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6p Dinner with Traditional faculty and peers
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7:30p Evening Concert or Activity
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TUITION
Apply before February 28 for a $300 discount! Apply January 16 to March 15 for a decision by April 1. ​
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Traditional (Residential)
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Enroll in 1 Traditional session (10 days/11 nights)
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Residential Participant (with room and board): $2,850 ​
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Early-Bird Residential rate: $2550
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Enroll in 2 Traditional sessions (20 days/23 nights)
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Residential Participant (with room and board): $5,500 (includes $200 built in discount)​
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Early-Bird 2 session rate: $5,200
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Traditional (Commuter)
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Commuter Participant (perfomer, all meals)
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One Traditional session: $2,100​; Early-Bird rate: $1,800
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Two Traditional sessions: $4,200 (includes extra day and night between sessions); Early-Bird rate: $3,900
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