What Makes The SSWPA Young Artist Program Unique?
The Young Artists Program of the SSWPA is unique, offering young gifted pianists from this area opportunities that are not provided by any other local organizations. In addition to the various activities offered to students in the Young Artist Program, a Family Membership provides up to 4 tickets for each of the two Spring 2021 concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition. Both the Piano Recital Series and the Honor Recitals may be in a “livestream” format, if the pandemic will require it. For our Young Artist events, we will keep you informed of any cancellations or rescheduling of activities as we draw closer to the dates. Please do stay safe and healthy during this most unfortunate time.
HEINZ HALL PRE-CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Only students performing concert level repertoire will be considered for the Heinz Hall recitals. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends. Due to the uncertainty of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra return to normal schedule, we will select a very small number of students for the Heinz Hall Recitals at this time. There will be other opportunities for the Young Artists, such as Honor Recitals, Master Classes, and Workshops.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS.
Open to all the SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021 season, at a location to be announced. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, it is possible that we will need to hold all the Young Artists activities online. Students can sign up with a program not longer than 10 minutes. Dress code for the Honor Recitals is evening attire (suit or shirt and tie for boys, formal dress or gown for girls). Each performer will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition.
MASTER CLASSES
During the season we will offer (upon availability) master classes conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, at a location to be announced.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES.
The SSWPA sponsors two professional piano recitals during the season, featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists. The SSWPA membership of $60 includes 4 tickets for each of these concerts.
HEINZ HALL PRE-CONCERT PERFORMANCES
Only students performing concert level repertoire will be considered for the Heinz Hall recitals. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends. Due to the uncertainty of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra return to normal schedule, we will select a very small number of students for the Heinz Hall Recitals at this time. There will be other opportunities for the Young Artists, such as Honor Recitals, Master Classes, and Workshops.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS.
Open to all the SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021 season, at a location to be announced. Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, it is possible that we will need to hold all the Young Artists activities online. Students can sign up with a program not longer than 10 minutes. Dress code for the Honor Recitals is evening attire (suit or shirt and tie for boys, formal dress or gown for girls). Each performer will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition.
MASTER CLASSES
During the season we will offer (upon availability) master classes conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, at a location to be announced.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES.
The SSWPA sponsors two professional piano recitals during the season, featuring nationally and internationally renowned artists. The SSWPA membership of $60 includes 4 tickets for each of these concerts.
Apply to the Steinway Young Artist Program
Upcoming Auditions: Auditions will be held Saturday December 5th, 2020,, and Sunday December 6th, 2020, at a location to be announced later.
Eligibility for Young Artist Program
Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at marinaschmidt@comcast.net or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.
Eligibility for Young Artist Program
- Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School (whichever is later).
- Program must be memorized and 5-15 minutes in length (standard repertoire).
- A SSWPA membership ($60 through June 2021)
- Teacher membership (single: $30, family: $50 through June 2021)
- Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
- Fill out the APPLICATION FORM and return by November 21st, 2020, to:
- SSWPA, P.O.BOX 103, Wildwood PA 15091-0103
- Enclose membership fee of $60 payable to SSWPA
- Enclose the teacher membership (single: $30, family: $50, through June 2021)
- If you wish, you may also e-mail your application as a WORD DOCUMENT to: marinaschmidt@comcast.net
- Please choose a 3 hours window with a preferred audition time and day. We will try to meet your preference as close as possible.
Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at marinaschmidt@comcast.net or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.