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 2025

Nancy O’Neill Breth, featured clinician

• Dates: June 23-24, 2025
• Piano Pedagogy Workshop details
• Online Registration 
• Early Bird Registration (ends June 1)
  In-Person/Virtual: $109
  Virtual Only: $99
• Regular Registration (June 2- June 16)
  In-Person/Virtual: $129
  Virtual Only: $119

Student Registration: $25
Lunch: $17

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

Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8, 2025 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
• Mini-Workshops on Vocal Techniques, Health, & Wellness
• Seminars on Style, Character, & Staging
• Exploring Careers in Music
• Culminating Recital on Friday, 8/8 from 4-5 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.
• EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE June 22.
• Notification emails will be sent by June 27. Space is limited. In the event the program fills, you will be notified if you are waitlisted. 
• Tuition is $425 and is due by July 9. Tuition will increase to $450 on July 23. If payment is not received by July 25, your spot will be offered to someone on the waitlist. 
• No refunds will be given after July 28. 
• REGISTER HERE

Have questions? Contact Jennifer Cesare, jcesare5@naz.edu