"I was more inspired during this week — more than at any other time I can think of. It's like a veil
has been lifted. Now I know how to move forward and start making the music I want to make." AC, Illinois
Lectures and Classes
Piano'Scape offers adult piano students an opportunity to study and further their musical skills. It is open to all adults, from beginner to advanced levels, who enjoy sharing their love of piano playing and music. Piano'Scape includes:
- Private Lessons
- Given daily with either one or any combination of
- our three teachers
- Theory and Chord Structure
- Musicianship
- Memorization, Technique, Practice Tips, Overcoming
- Performance Anxiety, Improvisation
- Unlimited Practice Time
- Classical Ensemble Playing
- Open Jam Sessions
- Student Salons
- Faculty Recital
- Student Recital (optional but encouraged)
Faculty
Cathy Campbell (classical), Bob Rodriguez (contemporary jazz), and Bob Pettegrew (traditional stride/swing).
Tuition and fees (no increase over 2011)
- Resident students $1,530
- Local day students $1,215
Lodging and Meals
Private single rooms with connecting bath — bed linens, one blanket, pillow and towels are provided. Three meals per day except for: a welcoming reception dinner on Aug. 19th, a last-night dinner party at the home of Hope and Bob Pettegrew on the 25th, and the farewell breakfast on Aug. 26th.
NOTE: A non-student (spouse/companion) sharing a room pays a lodging and meals fee of $85 per day. If an out-of-town student elects to stay off campus, that person may do so at his/her own expense in addition to the Resident Student's fee. Included in the fees are bed linens, pillow, towels and one blanket.
Location and Directions
As is seen in the photograph above, Piano'Scape takes place at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, MA 10 minutes from the southern New Hampshire border, 1½ hours from Boston and about 4 hours from New York City.
The closest airport is Manchester, NH and is serviced by US Airways, Southwest, United, Continental, and Northwest. Boston's Logan Airport and Hartford's Bradley Airport are serviced by virtually all airlines. Car rentals are also available at all airports. There will be a pick-up/drop-off service provided by Piano'Scape staff at the Manchester Airport only, for a one-way fee of $10.
Registration will take place on Sunday, August 19th from 2:00 until 4:30 PM at the Winchendon School. Departure will be after breakfast on Sunday, August 26th. A packet with more information about the week will be given to you at registration on the 19th.
Optional Event
Theater tickets to the professional summer stock theater at The Peterborough Players in Peterborough, NH will be $28.00 (an additional fee) for the Noel Coward play Present Laughter. Please let Hope Pettegrew know if you are interested.
