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Piano Institute -Texas Music Festival

3333 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, Texas, 77004, United States

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Piano Institute

Texas Music Festival

University of Houston Moores School of Music

June 1-14, 2025

An intensive, two-week program focusing on the art of piano performance with University of Houston piano faculty Timothy Hester, Tali Morgulis, and Andrew Staupe. Studies will also integrate optional instrumental sonatas and four-hand repertoire, as well as harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ studies.

  • 3 individual lessons per week
  • Masterclasses with Barry Douglas, Clayton Stephenson, more.
  • Performance opportunities include the final institute concert on June 14 and a performance of Instrumental Sonatas and Piano Four-Hand repertoire on June 11.
  • Participants are eligible to compete in the Texas Music Festival’s Mitchell – Hogg Competition. First place winner performs with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra on June 28 and with the Houston Symphony in the 2025-26 season. All finalists receive a cash prize.
  • Access to all TMF performances: Piano Series Recitals by Barry Douglas, Clayton Stephenson; Faculty Chamber Music Series; Festival Orchestra Series.
  • Yoga for Musicians

INFORMATION:

Dates: June 1 - 14, 2025.

Orientation: Saturday, May 31 at 4:00 p.m., Room 118, Moores School of Music Building, 3333 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, TX 77204-4017

Application information: Open to college keyboard students who are 18-30 years of age. Fill out the online Application Form at Acceptd and pay the $60 application fee. Upload a video file containing two prepared pieces representative of your playing.

Fees (all fees are non-refundable): 

Application fee: $60. Acceptd Application deadline: April 1, 2025.

Tuition: $1,200 for the two-week academy. Due through Acceptd by May 10.

Competition fee: $30 Hogg–Mitchell Competition entry fee. Due with registration by May 10.

Housing (optional): $1050. Includes double room in 4 person suite, with shared bathroom in UH Cougar Village I and full meal service. Due with registration by May 10. 

For more information: 
Timothy Hester, Institute Director
713-743-3309
thester@uh.edu