The Conservatory

Get inspired and realize your potential! Next program offering in Summer 2022. 

The Calgary Piano Institute is an intensive one-week piano immersion program designed to provide inspiration, opportunities, and support during their Spring/Summer Break! Students will be immersed in a wide variety of musical experiences, develop friendships, and grow as young artists. Taking place once in the Spring and then again at the end of the Summer, the program aims to strengthen technical skills while also providing motivation to finish the year strong - or in the case of the Summer program - start the year with focus and enthusiasm. This week of musical excitement will culminate in a final Grand Recital on the last day. Parents, friends, family, and the general public are all welcome and encouraged to attend free of charge. 

All Students will participate in daily masterclasses and will have at least 2 private lessons during the week. Additional level-specific experiences include: 

Preparatory (Beginners)

• Note recognition
• Rhythm recognition
• Music listening and responding
• Ear training 
• Sight reading 
• Music appreciation
• Performance

Juniors (RCM Grades 1-3)

• Daily musicianship classes to develop stronger reading skills, listening skills, and historical knowledge
• Private lessons and masterclasses
• Introduction to the harpsichord and organ
• Daily duet practice and instruction
• Practicing will be supervised by the program's tutor

Intermediates (RCM Grades 4-6)

• Daily duet or two piano practice and instruction
• Introduction to harpsichord and organ performance
• Practicing will be supervised by the program's tutor 
• Private lessons and masterclasses

Seniors (RCM Grades 7-9)

• Daily duet or two piano practice and instruction
• Intermediate harpsichord and organ performance class
• Extended lesson time 
• Piano technique classes 

Advanced (RCM Grades 10+)

• Students at this level have a unique opportunity to choose an area of interest besides their lessons and masterclasses, indluding: 
  • Chamber music
  • Composition
  • Theory 
  • History
  • Advanced harpsichord
  • Piano ensemble
  • Accompaniment skills
  • Lieder
• Solo repertoire (extra private lessons)

 Instructors: 

• Marianne Bleile, Mount Royal Conservatory, Founder, Artistic Director
• Additional instructors TBD

Register now!

For new students, you will need to create a log in ID and PIN. 

For existing students, you can log in directly through the "Register Now" button.