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Summer String Chamber Music Workshop "Beyond the Notes"

General Information: The 12-lesson semester is designed for the student as young as age 6 or the older student who may be adding a new hobby during their retirement. Beginner to Advanced-level students are welcome to enroll in private lessons. Lessons are scheduled at a time convenient to the student and teacher's schedule.

Faculty: The Piano Division faculty are comprised of passionate USC undergraduate and graduate students who are studying piano pedagogy and/or have prior teaching experience. Alena Pagal, Visiting Guest Lecturer in Piano Pedagogy, serves as the Piano Division mentor and supervisor to each of these teachers.

Performance Opportunities: The Piano Division additionally provides opportunities for students to participate in a masterclass, scheduled during the Spring semester, and a Recital, held at the end of each semester. Students will have the pleasure of performing in the beautiful USC School of Music Recital Hall on a Steinway grand piano.

Masterclass: Saturday, March 17

Recitals: Saturday, April 28th Spring Recitals (tentative)

For further information about the CMS Piano Division, please contact:
Alena Pagal, Piano Division Coordinator at:
cms@mozart.sc.edu or (803) 777-1688