Orff Schulwerk

Jointly presented by Nazareth University School of Music, the Rochester Piano Teachers Guild, and NYSMTA District 12.

The Piano Pedagogy Workshop brings together community music teachers, collegiate faculty, and aspiring students/teachers for a two-day workshop led by world-renowned piano pedagogue.

Piano Pedagogy Workshop 2026

Jeremy Siskind, featured clinician
Beverly Smoker, guest clincian

• Dates: June 22-23, 2026
• Piano Pedagogy Workshop details
• Online Registration 
• Early Bird Registration (ends June 1)
  In-Person/Virtual: $111
  Virtual Only: $101
• Regular Registration (June 2- June 16)
  In-Person/Virtual: $131
  Virtual Only: $121

Student Registration: $25
Lunch: $17

For more information, please e-mail Dr. Jacob Ertl jertl2@naz.edu.

Monday, August 10 - Friday, August 14, 2026 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The week's events will include:

• Individual Voice Lessons & Vocal Coaching with Nazareth Faculty
• Solo & Ensemble Performance Opportunities
• Workshops on Vocal Techniques, Health, & Wellness
• Seminars on Style, Character, & Staging
• Exploring Careers in Music
• Culminating Recital on Friday, 8/14 from 3–4 p.m.

Requirements & Registration:

• For students entering 9th grade through graduating seniors.
• Students are to bring their own lunch, water bottle, and snacks (if needed). Refrigeration is limited.
• Video audition required when registering. This can be any classical repertoire from a performance/recital, college audition video, or just singing a piece with the school pianist or backing track. You will be asked to upload a video link to YouTube as "Unlisted" when you register. We take your privacy seriously and will not be sharing this video with anyone outside the voice faculty evaluator. If you have already auditioned and been accepted to the Nazareth School of Music, your audition will be waived.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 24, 2026.

• Notification emails will be sent on a rolling basis but no later than April 24. Space is limited. In the event the program fills, you will be notified if you are waitlisted. 
• Tuition is $XXX and is due by May 1. Tuition will increase to $XXX after that. If payment is not received by June 1st, your spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist. 
• No refunds will be given after July 10, 2026. 
• REGISTER HERE

Have questions? Contact Dr. Katie Hannigan, <khannig6@naz.edu>