The Programme supports the Scholars for the duration of their studies by providing them with opportunities to develop a wide-ranging portfolio of skills that complement their advanced solo studies.
These include:. Six extra piano lessons with highly respected New Zealand piano teachers. The opportunity to participate in masterclass with an international artist performing with the Auckland Philharmonia. One performance as part of a piano trio ensemble with Auckland Philharmonia musicians in recital. One solo performance in concert with the Auckland Philharmonia. Tickets to all Auckland Philharmonia piano concerto concerts each season. Employability skills mentoring and professional development.
Participation in alumni activities once scholar has completed programme. It aims to provide students with a wide-ranging portfolio of skills to complement their advanced solo studies, and will prove beneficial in numerous ways.
This new programme offers opportunities in chamber music, collaborative playing, orchestral piano and communication skills, in addition to a performance-based solo piano focus. These experiences and training opportunities are invaluable for student pianists, and will give them vastly improved options for career paths in many diverse areas of music.
As educators our task is to give students the widest range of skills for the marketplace, and the varied skill-set and quality-driven focus of this programme will be highly valued. This is a unique programme, and is specifically aimed towards greater employability of students at the end of their study. A wealth of performance experience in all areas is offered, alongside training and mentoring from internationally recognized teachers and collaborating musicians.
