- Daily private lessons with camp faculty (solo and ensemble)
- Master classes
- Interactive sessions
- Faculty performances
- Guided practice with faculty members
- Lessons, rehearsals and performances in the Thompson House and Winifred Moore Auditorium
- Solo recital on Friday*
*Recitals are open to parents and the public.
How to Apply
How To Apply
Submit two prescreening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) for review by June 7, 2026, via the Piano Camp form. If accepted, a confirmation email will include registration information. One of these pieces will be selected for the solo recital, so submissions must be current repertoire and recent videos.
Acceptable pieces do not include selections from lesson books, easy‑play transcriptions
or excerpts/arrangements. Repertoire should be a complete piece, beginning to end.
Students should consult with their private teacher on repertoire.
Typical Day
- Lessons with faculty and guest artists
- Ensemble coaching with faculty and guest artists
- Special interest classes, including theory games, music history, practice strategies and more
- Master classes
- Guided practice with faculty
How to Apply
Submit two pre-screening YouTube videos (two contrasting pieces) for review by June 7, 2026.
Tuition
The enrollment fee for camp is $475.
To ensure enrollment, a non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by Monday, June 29, 2026. The balance is due by Monday, July 13, 2026.
Contact Us
For more information about Piano Camp, please contact co-directors Caroline Hixson or Matt Pankratz.
Camp Faculty
This summer camp is supported by the Department of Music in the Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts.
Thompson House
The Webster University Department of Music is located in the Thompson House on the Webster Groves campus. Built in 1910, Thompson House is the oldest building on campus and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
8282 Big Bend Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63119