Information About Our Program

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • $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;

  • Tourist visas are required for participation in this festival.

  • Students must arrive on July 24 and leave on July 30.

    Any extended stay is the student’s responsibility.