Piano FunFest

Join us for an afternoon of piano recitals, workshops, and more! The event is free and open to the public to attend.

WCMS students of all ages, levels, and piano ensemble combinations are invited to sign up to perform during the event’s open recitals (at 2:00, 3:00, and 3:15 PM). Whether performing as a soloist, duet, chamber group, or other piano ensemble, participants should confirm their repertoire with their teacher before registering and include the exact performance time of their piece in the sign-up form. Each student may participate in only one recital. Space is limited, and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign Up to Perform

We’ll have refreshments available for purchase and a representative from M. Steinert & Sons with an info table.

LINEUP OF EVENTS

1:00 PM—Young Pianists Recital: “Premiere”—in the new Nichols Performance Hall

2:00 PM—Workshop: “The Musical Mind in Motion”—with Eiko Ishizuka in the Large Classroom

Discovering Rhythm, Expression, and Creativity Through Movement
How can movement deepen the way we hear, understand, and express music? In this interactive Dalcroze Eurhythmics workshop, young pianists ages 6-10 will explore rhythm, phrasing, dynamics, and musical expression through movement, listening, and improvisation. By engaging both mind and body, students will develop a deeper awareness of music, strengthen their rhythmic understanding, and discover new ways to bring greater creativity and expressiveness to their piano playing. Note:  Parents are welcome to be in the room and observe as their kids attend the workshop.

2:00—Holiday Recital—in the new Nichols Performance Hall

3:00–Open Recital—in the new Nichols Performance Hall

3:15—Little Kids’ recital in the Music Salon (for ages 4-7)

3:45–Workshop: “Women Composers and Their Music”—a lecture with Jorge Ibáñez in the Music Salon

4:30–Piano Awards Recital featuring award winners from the 2026 Piano Evaluations in the new Nichols Performance Hall