Piano Department

Piano Department Information

As a piano student at WCMS, there are numerous opportunities to participate in recitals, workshops, and special events. In addition to the Piano Department events listed below, there are additional events open to all WCMS students as well as events for Adult Learners (see our event calendar for more details). WCMS offers private piano lessons (ages 5+), a Suzuki Piano program (ages 4-1/2+), and a number of ensembles and bands that welcome piano and keyboard players of all ages.

Event Guidelines for 2026-2027 School Year

All event details are subject to change. Please check our event calendar for updates and registration links as well as all-school performance and learning opportunities.

Piano Department FunFest and Young Pianists’ Recital
Sunday, December 6, 2026
1:00 – 6:00 PM 
4 Recitals and 3 workshops open to the public 

1:00—Young Pianists’ Recital 

• Sign-up process: by teacher nomination. Nominated students will receive a questionnaire to be completed a week from the recital date. 
• Age: 6-10 
• Requirements: 1 or 2 repertoire pieces (max 5 minutes), polished playing, memorization encouraged but not required. 
• Dress Code: Concert attire (dresses, dress shirts and pants, dress shoes. No jeans, gym pants, or sneakers) 

2:00—Piano Open Recital

• Students of all ages
• Sign-up link will be shared a month prior to the recital 

3:00—Piano Holidays Recital

• Students of all ages
• Sign-up link will be shared a month prior to the recital 

4:30—Awards Recital
Featuring students who received bronze, silver and gold awards at the 2026 Piano Evaluations Awards Track 

MMEA Senior Districts Mock Audition Workshop 
Saturday, November 1, 2025
3:00 – 4:30 PM 

• Open to all singers and instrumentalists, grades 9-12 who are auditioning for Senior Districts 
• $30 per participant; register by October 27

Piano Department Adult Learner Performance Class
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
7:00–8:30 PM

• Guest Artist: Isabella Wang
• Sign-up Process: Online registration on a first-come, first-served basis
• Number of Participants: Maximum 4 performers
• Repertoire: One polished piece, maximum 8 minutes in length. All participants should bring their own copy of their music to the workshop, and submit one copy to the front office at least two weeks before the workshop date.

Piano Department Youth Master Class
Saturday, March 6, 2027
3:30 PM

• Guest Presenter: TBD
• Dress Code: Concert attire (dresses, dress shirts and pants, dress shoes—NO jeans, gym pants, or sneakers).
• Sign-up Process: By teacher nomination; speak with your private lesson teacher if you’d like to participate
• Ages: 10-18

Junior Pianists’ Recital
Saturday, March 13, 2027
3:00 PM warm-ups | 4:00 PM recital
Participant call time: 3:00 PM

• Signup Process: By teacher nomination. Nominated students will receive a questionnaire to be completed 1 week prior to the recital.
• Ages: 11-14
• Requirements: 1 or 2 repertoire pieces (7 minutes max), polished playing, memorization encouraged but not required.
• Dress Code: Concert attire (dresses, dress shirts and pants, dress shoes—NO jeans, gym pants, or sneakers).

Spring Piano Evaluations
Saturday-Sunday, April 10-11, 2027

• Participants: WCMS or non-WCMS students who are taking lessons with a WCMS faculty member.
• Sign-up Process: Sign up online upon teacher’s approval.
• Priority Deadline (for WCMS students only): December 20, 2026
• Final Deadline (for WCMS students and non-WCMS students): January 31, 2027
• Call Time: The assigned time will be communicated to teachers a few weeks in advance.

Piano Honors Concerts
Saturday, May 27, 2027
4:30 PM and 6:00 PM

• Sign-up Process: By teacher nomination. All nominated participants will receive a questionnaire to fill out which must be completed at least one week prior to the concert.
• Ages: 10-18
• Requirements: 1 or 2 repertoire pieces (8 minutes max), memorization required, polished playing.
• Dress Code: Concert attire (dresses, dress shirts and pants, dress shoes—NO jeans, gym pants, or sneakers).
• Call Time: One hour prior to the start time of the concert. Doors will open 5 minutes before the concert starts.