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Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education Course
2026 Piano Pedagogy Workshop

Jointly presented by 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ School of Music, the Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, and NYSMTA District 12.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýPiano Pedagogy Workshop brings together community music teachers, collegiate faculty, andÌýaspiring students/teachers for a two-day workshop led by world-renowned piano pedagogue.

Piano Pedagogy Workshop 2026

Jeremy Siskind, featured clinician
Beverly Smoker, guest clincian

  • Dates: June 22-23, 2026
  • Piano Pedagogy Workshop details
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  • Early Bird Registration (ends June 1)
    In-Person/Virtual: $111
    Virtual Only: $101
  • Regular Registration (June 2- June 16)
    In-Person/Virtual: $131
    Virtual Only: $121

Student Registration: $25
Lunch: $17

For more information, please e-mail Dr. Jacob ErtlÌýjertl2@naz.edu.

2026 Summer Voice Camp

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The week's events will include:

  • Individual Voice Lessons & Vocal Coaching with 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ Faculty
  • Masterclasses in Golden Age Musical Theatre & Art SongÌý
  • Workshops on Vocal Techniques, Health, & Wellness
  • Seminars on Preparing Audition RepertoireÌýand the Singing Actor
  • Exploring Careers in Music
  • Culminating Recital on Friday, 8/14 from 3–4 p.m.

Requirements & Registration:

  • For students entering 9th grade through graduating seniors.
  • Students are to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and snacks (if needed). Refrigeration is limited.
  • Video audition required when registering. This can be any classical repertoire from a performance/recital, college audition video, or just singing a piece with the school pianist or backing track. You will be asked to upload a video link to YouTube as "Unlisted" when you register. We take your privacy seriously and will not be sharing this video with anyone outside the voice faculty evaluator. If you have already auditioned and been accepted to the 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ School of Music, your audition will be waived.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 24, 2026.

  • Notification emails will be sent on a rolling basis but no later than April 24. Space is limited. In the event the program fills, you will be notified if you are waitlisted.Ìý
  • Tuition is $425 and is due by May 1. Tuition will increase to $475 after that. If payment is not received by June 1st, your spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist.Ìý
  • No refunds will be given after July 10, 2026.Ìý

Have questions? Contact Dr. Katie Hannigan, <khannig6@naz.edu>

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    Dennis Alexander, Piano Pedagogy Clinician
    Conducting and Strings Camp
    Orff Schulwerk