Overview
The violin and piano institute for visually impaired artists provides an opportunity for musicians at all levels to study with a leading authority on curriculum development for visually impaired students.
Program Details
Students will participate in daily master classes focusing on group lessons and practice techniques. Rehearsals for small and large ensembles also occur daily. Individually-paced education for personalized learning and classes in Braille notation are also available to all students.
Music institutes admit students up to age 22. All other institutes are limited to current high school students.
Students will live in a cabin with 10 to 18 other artists. The cabins are rustic but comfortable. Counselors supervise each cabin and are usually current college students who are studying the arts and sometimes former campers. (Note: college-aged students will be housed in cabins separate from high school participants.)
Because the Institutes occur before the regular camp season, participants do not wear uniforms and do not have opportunities for structured recreational activities.
Audition Requirments
Students should submit a letter with their application that describes the student’s musical level, motivation for attending the institute, and degree of visual impairment.
