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.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS
Open to all the SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021 season, via ZOOM, and live, at Fort Pitt Piano Company. The dates of these recitals will be announced in January 2021. 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.
WORKSHOPS
During the season we plan to offer (upon availability) workshops conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, via ZOOM.
YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS
Open to all the SSWPA Young Artists. The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2021 season, via ZOOM, and live, at Fort Pitt Piano Company. The dates of these recitals will be announced in January 2021. 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.
WORKSHOPS
During the season we plan to offer (upon availability) workshops conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists, via ZOOM.
Apply to the Steinway Young Artist Program
Upcoming Auditions: Saturday October 2nd, 2021, 9am-5pm, and Sunday October 3rd, 2021, 10am-3pm, at Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
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 family membership
- Teacher membership
- 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 September 25th, 2021, to:
- SSWPA, P.O.BOX 103, Wildwood PA 15091-0103
- Enclose membership fee of $125 payable to SSWPA
- Enclose the teacher membership (single: $60, family: $100)
- 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.