SIU Summer Piano Camp

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Last Updated: Mar 24, 2025, 03:11 PM

July 21-25, 2025( Monday-Friday)

Eligibility

Students entering Grades 5 and above (collegiate students included) in Fall 2025 are eligible. 

Repertoire Requirement

Two or more contrasting pieces or movements from the standard classical piano literature (originally written for piano; published music only) for a minimum length of 4 minutes total; one piece ready for performance.

NOTE: For participants interested in the SIU Summer Piano Competition (all camp participants are eligible to compete except for previous first place winners who are not eligible to compete again in the same age group/division), repertoire for junior division (grades 5-8 in Fall 2025) must consist of at least three pieces of contrasting styles from original solo piano literature in classical style for a minimum length of 8 minutes total, all of which must be performed from memory; repertoire for senior division (grades 9 and above in Fall 2025) must be comprised of at least three pieces of contrasting styles and periods from the standard classical piano literature for a minimum length of 15 minutes total, all of which must be performed from memory. One or more of the prizes may not be awarded at the discretion of the jury. The jury’s decision is final. The competition is not open to the public.

Camp Faculty

  • Anita Hutton
  • Junghwa Lee
  • James Reifinger

Activities

Masterclasses, individual lessons, piano 4-hand ensemble sessions, music history, organ sessions, harpsichord sessions, and student recitals.

Audition

Acceptance is based on the information submitted in the application form.

SIU Summer Piano Competition

  • Senior Division (Grades 9 and above in Fall 2025)

    Prizes

    1st Place:

    • Performance during the 2025 camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $125
    • Piano scholarship if in high school and entering SIU in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 as a piano major toward a Bachelor of Music*

    2nd Place:

    • Performance during the camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $90
    • Piano scholarship if in high school and entering SIU in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 as a piano major toward a Bachelor of Music*

    3rd Place:

    • Performance during the 2025 camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $55
    • Piano scholarship if in high school and entering SIU in Fall 2025 or Fall 2026 as a piano major toward a Bachelor of Music*

    *The amount of the scholarship will be determined by the jury and is awarded on the condition that the recipient is enrolled in studio piano instruction at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Scholarships are awarded on an annual basis and are renewable.

  • Junior Division (entering Grades 5-8 and above in Fall 2025):

    Prizes

    1st Place:

    • Performance during the 2025 camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $100

    2nd Place:

    • Performance during the camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $70

    3rd Place:

    • Performance during the camp’s Showcase Recital
    • A certificate and cash prize of $40

Camp Information

  • Requirements

    *All campers are required to email the completed application form to Dr. Junghwa Lee by May 25 for priority; or by June 20 if the student can learn newly assigned piano 4-hands music quickly,  in order to be assigned their piano ensemble music. All students are required to purchase their assigned ensemble music upon receipt of the assignment email of their ensemble repertoire and practice them prior to the beginning of the piano camp to be ready for the first rehearsal on the first day of camp.

    Program Time:

    Monday-Thursday - 9 am-4:15 pm
    Friday - 9 am-5 pm

  • Registration

    ONLINE REGISTRATION

    After you receive an acceptance letter (via email) from Dr. Junghwa Lee; postmarked by July 5 to guarantee your spot; the enrollment fee will NOT be refunded after July 5.

    Application fee: $10

    Enrollment fee: $250

    • Call 618-536-7751 to register over the phone with a VISA, Mastercard or Discover.

    (checks payable to: SIU with ‘Piano Camp’ listed in the memo line)

     

     

  • Piano Faculty

    Junghwa Lee
    Anita Hutton
    James Reifinger

    PROGRAM FEES:

    • Application Fee - $10 (non-refundable) for all campers

    • Enrollment Fee - $250*(non-refundable after July 5)

     Application Deadline: Applications received via email by May 25, will be given priority; applications will be accepted until June 20. Please email your completed application form to Dr. Junghwa Lee at jlee@siu.edu

    You may pay both the $10 non-refundable application fee and the $250 enrollment fee online, by phone, or by fax. 

  • Parking

    Parking permits can be purchased at an additional cost of $5 per day (rates subject to change; Monday through Friday) totaling $25 for the camp week if the reservation is made by July 5 (no parking passes are available after this date since the music office needs to obtain it separately from the parking division). If preferred, there are meter parking spaces near Woody Hall which is available at hourly rates.