2026 USA Piano Camp
15th Annual Summer Piano Camp at the University of South Alabama
June 22-26, 2026
Brahms, Rachmaninoff, and Piano Music of the Late Romantic Period
Featured Faculty and Performers
Dr. Robert Holm, Piano Camp Director, University of South Alabama
Prof. Michael Gurt, Louisiana State University
Dr. James Helton, Ball State University
Dr. Laura Moore, University of South Alabama
Dr. Hannah Roberts, University of Alabama
Age Range
11 - Adult
Schedule
Monday through Thursday (June 22-25, 2026)
9:00-11:30AM – Private lessons and master classes
11:30AM - Lunch
12:00PM – Faculty lecture / presentation on late Romantic piano music
1:00PM - Master classes/lessons and small groups
3:00-4:15PM – Faculty Recital featuring late Romantic piano music
Friday, June 26, 2026
9:00AM – Final lecture and private lessons
11:00AM – Student practice in the Recital Hall / Lunch
3:00AM – Student Participant Recital in the Recital Hall
Camp Highlights
- Overview of music by Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Grieg and other composers of the late Romantic Period.
- Lectures and performances by professional pianists
- Master class opportunitiesIndividual lessons
- Participants should bring 1 or 2 piano pieces to study during the workshop
- Pieces of the late Romantic Era are recommended but not required
- Participants will need to bring a sack lunch!!! Water will be provided
- No on-campus lodging is available
- All participants may perform at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 26, at the Student Recital in the Laidlaw Recital Hall.
Cost
Piano Workshop fee (before May 1) $375.00
Piano Workshop fee (after May 1) $400.00
A $35 discount will be given for students who achieved “OO” in District and for groups of siblings.
Registration Form