Washburn University Department of Music and Theatre Summer Keyboard Academy is July 22-26; Offers Opportunities for the Public to Attend Free Concerts

      Topeka, Kan. – Pianists and organists in grades six through the first year of college will be on the Washburn University campus July 22-26 for the Washburn Summer Keyboard Academy. These musicians will have the opportunity to play with and learn from some of the finest, nationally recognized musicians and educators in the country, including Dr. Lucy Tan, piano, Dr. Cynthia Neufeld Smith, organ, Dr. Kristi Baker-Lampe, piano, Joseph Piontek, piano and composition, Dr. Kelly Huff, music history and music theory, and Dr. Junyi Nie, piano. Faculty include Washburn University professors and guest artists. These artists have performed all over the world and have taught across the country. Students must have previously registered for this camp to attend.

     Along with daily lessons, students participate in keyboard workshops, recreational activities, music history/literature classes, performance classes and have designated practice time. They have opportunities to listen to artist-level performances and they will perform their own gala concert in White Concert Hall. The public is welcome to attend these free concerts throughout the week.

Monday, July 22

• Faculty Recital
• 7:30 p.m., White Concert Hall

​Friday, July 26

• Washburn Summer Keyboard Academy Student Gala Concert
• 2 p.m., White Concert Hall

This concert features the students who participated in the week-long Washburn Summer Keyboard Academy and their performance accomplishments. Applaud them and show your support of youth in the arts! Student performers feature students ages 12 through 18. Most of the performances will feature solo piano music by classical composers. A reception will follow in the lobby.

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