2021 New Orleans Piano Institute (NOPI) Virtual Edition July 19-25, 2021 Follow the New Orleans Piano Institute on Instagram: @neworleanspianoinstitute New Orleans Piano Institute Application Form Link 1st New Orleans Piano Institute Virtual International Competition Application Form Link We are happy to announce that the 2021 New Orleans Piano Institute (NOPI) and Keyboard Festival will take place July 19-July 25. Due to the uncertainties of the COVID pandemic, the Institute will be in a virtual format. This year’s Institute will be limited to 16 participants. Accepted participants will enjoy an intensive solo performance program designed for advanced and intermediate college, high school, and junior high school pianists. 2021 NOPI participants will receive Zoom lessons, master classes, attend lectures and discussions, as well as perform in the Final Zoom Showcase Recital. Students will also be invited to attend (virtually or in person) the Guest Artist Recital(s) of the New Orleans Keyboard Festival. This summer's Guest Artist is acclaimed American pianist & winner of the 2006 New Orleans International Piano Competition Dustin Gledhill. Additionally this year NOPI will hold its 1ST NEW ORLEANS PIANO INSTITUTE VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION which is open to all applicants worldwide. The Solo Competition will be held as a separate event from the Institute. For more about the Competition, click here. The public is invited to attend all masterclasses, presentations, and the Student Showcase Recital via Zoom. More details regarding access to these events plus a detailed schedule will be posted soon.
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE PROGRAM
NOPI general non-refundable Application Fee: $50 NOPI APPLICATION TIMELINES May 15, 2021 - Application Deadline (New Active Participants need to submit YouTube Link of a Single Selection in the Application). May 15, 2021 - Non-Refundable Application Fee of $50 is due http://masno.org/2021-NOPI-Fees June 1, 2021 - Accepted Applicants will be notified by email June 15, 2021 - Tuition Fee of $250 is due (non-refundable after July 1) http://masno.org/2021-NOPI-Fees CONTACT INFORMATION For questions about the application process, please e-mail NOPI Co-Director Dr. Hristo Birbochukov | birbochukov@yahoo.com New Orleans Piano Institute Directors and Faculty
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Alan Chow is on the faculty at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY. He has won First Prizes at the Concert Artists Guild International New York Competition, the UCLA International Piano Competition, the Palm Beach Invitational Piano Competition, and the Silver Medal and Audience Favorite Prize at the Gina Bachauer International Piano Competition. He performed throughout the US and abroad. His students are winners of numerous state, national and international piano competitions. Alan Chow is a Steinway Artist.
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