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 four tickets for each of the professional artist recitals.
YOUNG ARTIST HONOR RECITALS.
All students auditioning will be accepted into our program, and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2020-2021 season, at a location to be announced. The dates of these recitals will be announced in the fall of 2020. 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.
HEINZ HALL PRE-CONCERT RECITALS
A small number of students will be chosen to perform in the lobby of the Heinz Hall; they will be selected based upon their overall performance, repertoire, and opportunity as determined by the Pittsburgh Symphony. The selected students will perform in the lobby of Heinz Hall prior to the Pittsburgh Symphony Concerts during the 2020-2021 season, and they must provide their program and a short biography one week prior to their performance. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the four 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. Therefore we encourage all students to attend at least two recitals.
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.
YOUNG ARTIST HONOR RECITALS.
All students auditioning will be accepted into our program, and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2020-2021 season, at a location to be announced. The dates of these recitals will be announced in the fall of 2020. 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.
HEINZ HALL PRE-CONCERT RECITALS
A small number of students will be chosen to perform in the lobby of the Heinz Hall; they will be selected based upon their overall performance, repertoire, and opportunity as determined by the Pittsburgh Symphony. The selected students will perform in the lobby of Heinz Hall prior to the Pittsburgh Symphony Concerts during the 2020-2021 season, and they must provide their program and a short biography one week prior to their performance. The PSO will offer 2 tickets for each performing young artist, as well as discounted tickets for families and friends.
PIANO RECITAL SERIES
The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of the four 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. Therefore we encourage all students to attend at least two recitals.
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.
Apply to the Steinway Young Artist Program
Upcoming Auditions: Auditions will be held Saturday May 16th, 2020, 3-8pm, and Sunday May 17th, 2020, 10am-5pm, at Duquesne University, Mary Pappert School of Music, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282.
Eligibility for Young Artist Program
How to apply:
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).
- All auditioning students are expected to become members of the Steinway Society at the time of audition, if not already members ($125 for one year).
- The student's teacher must also be an active member of SSWPA ($60 single membership / $100 family membership).
- Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both student and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.
How to apply:
- Fill out the APPLICATION FORM and return by May 10, 2020, to:
- Enclose membership fee of $125 payable to SSWPA
- Enclose the teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100, for one year)
- If you wish, you may also e-mail your application as a WORD DOCUMENT to:
Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at marinaschmidt@comcast.net or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.