Professional Studies Collaborative Piano Program
The GMP International Collaborative Piano Program offers a unique opportunity for advanced pianists to enroll in a global practical training program through GMP's international network. Pianists will have an opportunity to work and perform with students and professional musicians in a real-life setting at GMP International Festivals and concerts in the United States, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Upon completion of the program and successful concert performances, collaborative pianists will be considered for the roster of GMP collaborative pianists.
GMP is committed to the highest level of professionalism and excellence. We provide individualized solutions for each of our applicants based on their abilities and needs.
The program is divided into 3 categories:
Level 1 - Elementary is designed for pianists who are enrolled in colleges and would like to have more opportunities to learn and/or collaborate with other musicians and gain more accompanying experience. Advanced high school piano students would also be considered. Students will have an opportunity to work with pre-college performers or amateur adults during lessons and at the student recitals. The most successful applicants would be considered for collaborative performances at GMP festivals and concerts worldwide.
Prerequisites to apply (Level 1):
Level 2 - Intermediate is designed for advanced pianists of college-level performance ability (outstanding high school pianists would also be considered). Accepted applicants will have an opportunity to work with college students and highly advanced pre-college performers during lessons, studio classes, and concerts. The most successful applicants would be considered for collaborative performances at the GMP festivals and concerts worldwide.
Prerequisites to apply (Level - 2):
Level 3 - Elite is designed for outstanding collaborative pianists who are seeking career advancement, network expansion, and more experience performing at venues with highly advanced performers and top-level concert artists.
Prerequisites to apply (Level - 3):
GMP is committed to the highest level of professionalism and excellence. We provide individualized solutions for each of our applicants based on their abilities and needs.
The program is divided into 3 categories:
- Level 1 - Elementary
- Level 2 - Intermediate
- Level 3 - Elite
Level 1 - Elementary is designed for pianists who are enrolled in colleges and would like to have more opportunities to learn and/or collaborate with other musicians and gain more accompanying experience. Advanced high school piano students would also be considered. Students will have an opportunity to work with pre-college performers or amateur adults during lessons and at the student recitals. The most successful applicants would be considered for collaborative performances at GMP festivals and concerts worldwide.
Prerequisites to apply (Level 1):
- Ability to perform in all keys
- Basic sight-reading skills
- Good sense of rhythm
- Ability to perform Suzuki level accompaniments (refer to Suzuki books 1-7)
- Collaborative experience is not required to enter Level 1
Level 2 - Intermediate is designed for advanced pianists of college-level performance ability (outstanding high school pianists would also be considered). Accepted applicants will have an opportunity to work with college students and highly advanced pre-college performers during lessons, studio classes, and concerts. The most successful applicants would be considered for collaborative performances at the GMP festivals and concerts worldwide.
Prerequisites to apply (Level - 2):
- Ability to perform in all keys
- Good sight-reading skills
- Ability to learn new works in a timely manner
- Good sense of rhythm
- Ability to perform repertoire from baroque to contemporary periods
- Some collaborative experience is required
Level 3 - Elite is designed for outstanding collaborative pianists who are seeking career advancement, network expansion, and more experience performing at venues with highly advanced performers and top-level concert artists.
Prerequisites to apply (Level - 3):
- Outstanding performing skills
- Outstanding sight-reading skills
- Ability to learn new works quickly
- Immaculate sense of rhythm
- Ability to perform repertoire from baroque to contemporary periods
- Collaborative experience is required
Upcoming opportunities in 2020-2021 GMP Season: TBD due to COVID-19
Concerts and festivals in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East
Concerts and festivals in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East