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Additional Information Location: Wilton is located in southwestern New Hampshire, 1 1/2 hours from Boston and 5 hours from New York City. Airports: The closest airport, Manchester, NH is about 40 minutes from Wilton. Manchester is serviced by US Airways, United, Continental, Northwest and SouthWest. Boston’s Logan Airport and Bradley Airport just north of Hartford in Windsor, CT are serviced by all major airlines. Car Rentals: Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Enterprise, Sears/Budget and National are available at Manchester; virtually all rental companies are available at Logan and Bradley. Arrival/Departure: Registration will take place Sunday, August 15 from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. at the High Mowing School. Arrangements can be made for late arrivals. Departure will be after breakfast on the morning of Sunday, August 22. The High Mowing School – Lodging and Facilities: You will reside in a dorm room at the High Mowing School. Most rooms are singles and include bed linens, one blanket and towels. The High Mowing School – Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided each day by the school’s chef and staff (included in the tuition), with breakfast only being served on the day of departure, Sunday, August 22. There is no reduction in the tuition if students choose to dine off campus. Day and Evening Activities (other than lessons and unlimited practice time) included in the tuition: Lectures: The History of Piano – Classical and Jazz; classes (ear training, theory and chord structure); musicianship (memorization, technique, practice tips, overcoming performance anxiety, improvisation); classical ensemble playing; open jam sessions; student salons; a faculty recital; a student recital (participation is optional, but encouraged); a welcoming reception and dinner, and the chance to enjoy other local cultural events. New student orientation at registration time (Sunday, August 15); an evening at the Peterborough Players -- one of the country's oldest, leading professional summer stock theatres. Optional: shopping in nearby Wilton, Temple, Peterborough and Milford -- and hiking, swimming and sight seeing in the Monadnock region. Note: there is an outdoor swimming pool at the school. What To Bring: Music you wish to learn or continue practicing; casual clothing that will accommodate daytime temperatures of 60 to 85+ degrees, as well as cooler evenings; any gear you wish for hiking, swimming, climbing Mount Monadnock or other activities. Tuition and Fees: August 15-22, 2010
Note: a non-student spouse/companion sharing a room pays the lodging and meals fee of $85 per day. If you have questions about the sessions or need information about additional lessons, please email us at
. If an out-of-town student elects to stay off campus, that person may do so at his or her own additional expense. He or she will still be charged the "Resident Students" fee. Arrival Package: upon arrival you will be given a package of additional materials, including a week-long schedule of instruction and campus practice locations; room and meal arrangements; local area information. Those new to Piano’Scape will receive orientation at registration time. During the week, Hope Pettegrew will be available to assist you with whatever additional arrangements or information you may need at 603/525-4920. The Science and Administration Buildings at High Mowing School
Two of the buildings in which classes are held. Piano'Scape |
