Information About Our Program
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Participants attending the International Piano Week will enjoy a week of music making with:
Workshops
Masterclasses
Recitals
Individual Practice time
Applicants must be age 13 years old (younger by interview) and up.
Performers attending the whole week tuition includes room and board: $1,800
Day Performers may attend for a rate of $300; this includes: to play one piano lesson or play in a masterclass to be decided by the faculty
visit the Frederick’s Piano Museum
Visit Groton Hill Music
attend all faculty and guests recitals in the evening.
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July 24th - 30th 2025
All lessons and events will take place during these dates.
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Come enjoy the beautiful summer on the in the scenic town of Ashburnham, Central Massachusetts.
All events will take place at the campus Cushing Academy - a private high school.
The airport to fly to is Logan Airport in Boston. Ashburnham is located about 1 hour and 30 minutes west of Boston.
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APPLICATION:
OPEN ENROLLMENT - we have decided to keep an open enrollment. Letters of acceptance will be emailed to the applications already received.
June 2, 2025: Application decisions announced.
June 13, 2025: Full tuition payment
After June 20, 2025 no refunds will be honored.
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$1,800 includes: **
Room and board - students will stay in single room at one of the dorms. All meals included.
Pianos for practicing TBA
* Day trips to historic music events and experiences
Recitals during the week by the faculty and guest artist (tba)
Performance in workshops and masterclasses
Students will have 2 private lessons during the week with repertoire of their choice
$300 Day student includes:
piano lesson or masterclass to be decided by the faculty
visit the Frederick’s Piano Museum
attend recitals in the evening
*Note: meals are not included for the day trip
**limited scholarships available - please inquire in your application;
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Tourist visas are required for participation in this festival.
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Students must arrive on July 24 and leave on July 30.
Any extended stay is the student’s responsibility.