• Private lessons
• Master classes
• Performances 
• Career development advice and mentoring with Dr. Michael Kim
• Lectures (Concerto preparation, piano literature, lives and recordings of the great pianists)
• Injury prevention/wellness for pianists
• Special yoga sessions for pianists
• Concerto workshops and concerts with the MIPC Orchestra under the baton of esteemed Maestro Mark Russell Smith

Faculty & Guest Artists

James Anagnoson, Dean of the Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, ON, Canada 
Michael Cain, Piano Faculty, Brandon University
Dr. Jo Anne Link
Dr. Joseph Zins
Dr. Kyung Kim, Director
Dr. Michael Kim
Mark Russell Smith, Conductor, MIPC Orchestra

Concerto Workshop and Concert

Junior Rising Stars Program 

• Morning basic stretching and yoga
• Practice: Faculty and camp teaching assistants will supervise each student in morning practice sessions
• Music Theory, History, and Piano Literature classes: Explore various levels of music theory, history, and piano literature in fun, interactive sessions
• Ensemble: Learn and be coached on various piano ensemble pieces
• Performance Class: Opportunity to perform prepared solo and duet pieces in front of classmates, receive feedback from our faculty
• Applied lessons: Each student will have two one on one, 50 minute applied lessons with our resident faculty

• Performance opportunities at the Minnesota International Piano Camp Showcase Concerts. Attend concerts by faculty, guest artists, and students. 
• Ice cream and pizza parties

Director: Dr. Kyung Kim, Chair, Keyboard Division, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities School of Music

Junior Rising Stars Program Coordinator: Dr. Jayoung Hong, Piano Faculty, University of Nebraska

Guest Master Class Clinicians:
James Anagnoson, Dean and Piano Artist Faculty, The Glenn Gould School, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Canada
Dr. Jo Anne Link, Crocus Hill Studios, Saint Paul
Dr. Joseph Zins, Crocus Hill Studios, Saint Paul

Faculty: 
Michael Cain, Piano Faculty, Brandon University
Dr. Grace Choi, Piano Faculty, North Hennepin College
Dr. Kevin Hobbs, Piano Faculty, University of Minnesota, North Hennepin College
Dr. Jayoung Hong, Piano faculty, University of Nebraska
Dr. Michael Kim, Director and Professor, University of Minnesota

Teaching Assistants:
Yeonji Kang, Senior Teaching Assistant
Jinsung Kim, Faculty Associate
Leonie Li, Teaching Assistant
Michael Min, Faculty Associate
Juhee Park, Teaching Assistant
Meghan Rhoades, Camp Counselor/Teaching Assistant
Allen Teyvel, Camp Counselor/Teaching Assistant
Kelly Wu, Senior Teaching Assistant
Quinn Zhang, Teaching Assistant

Camp counselor: TBA

Daily Schedule

General Program Schedule

Application & Cost

Tuition: $750 USD 
Limited, partial tuition scholarship assistance available based on evidence of financial need. Submit statement of financial need for consideration, all aid decisions are final and non-appealable.

Note: There will be an additional fee of $250 USD for those pianists selected to perform with Maestro Smith and the MIPC Festival Orchestra. Concerto repertoire must be preapproved by MIPC Director Dr. Kyung Kim and Maestro Smith. All concerto applicants must also submit a video performance clip of two contrasting solo works, or a movement of a concerto. This video is to be emailed directly to krkim@umn.edu. Concerto slots are limited, so ensure that you apply for this remarkable opportunity early.

Application deadline: May 15, 2019. Please complete our application form, then mail your tuition (and housing fees, if applicable) to:

Please make your check payable to the University of Minnesota with the participant name in the memo line, check deadline June 15, 2019. 

Housing

Food

• Breakfast: $9.16
• Lunch: $10.72
• Dinner: $11.32

There are several reasonably priced restaurants within walking distance of the School of Music. See restaurant guide for nearby dining options.

Contact

Contact Kyung Kim at krkim@umn.edu.