PRE-COLLEGE PIANO INSTITUTE
Build your musicianship, make new friends,
and explore your pianism with UH faculty and guest artists.
Extended to May 1 March 1 May 1 June 1 June 15 June 19 - Traditional Recital
June 20 - Pop Showcase
PRE-COLLEGE Piano Institute
For middle and high school students
Join us at the University of Houston Moores School of Music for an elite college immersion experience designed for Texas’s most accomplished middle and high school pianists.
Led by the world-renowned piano faculty of the Moores School, the UH Pre-College Piano Institute offers an intensive one-week summer institute where pre-college students grow as artists. This immersive experience goes beyond the ordinary, giving students the opportunity to engage with musicians from other backgrounds. Join seasoned professors for one-on-one lessons; make music with other talented musicians in ensemble sessions; share your artistry through a traditional piano recital and a pop showcase at the end of the week.
Through expert instruction and full-day immersion, students will experience what it’s like to study music at the collegiate level, on and off the stage:
- Applied lessons with piano faculty and piano teaching fellows
- Masterclasses with nationally renowned teachers
- Pop music arranging classes
- Special access to Texas Music Festval events, including performances and masterclasses
- Piano duets and other ensemble experiences
- The Institute culminates in an exciting Traditional Recital and a Pop Showcase
For other inquiries, please email caa@uh.edu or call (713) 743-3398
Middle and High School Details & Requirements
Lead Faculty:
- Open to 7th-12th grade piano students (Students must be entering 7th grade or higher for fall 2026)
- Video recording links (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) of 1-2 pieces that demonstrate your best playing. (you may submit a video from a recent public performance of 1-2 solos)
- Completed submission of the form below
Students should have the following for the Institute:
- 1 piece performance ready
- 2 – 3 pieces in-progress
- List of 3 popular song options to learn at the instutute and potentially perform in the Pop Showcase
| Participation Type | Includes | Early Bird Registration (March 1) |
Priority Payment (May 1) |
Late Payment (June 1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commuter | Tuition & lunch | $450 | $500 | $550 |
Payment is due by May 1 to receive any early or priority registration discounts.
Once your registration form is processed, a confirmation email with your payment link and additional details will be sent from caa@central.uh.edu. If you don’t receive a confirmation, please contact caa@uh.edu to update your email address.
A $100 non-refundable deposit is due for all students. This is included in the total price of tuition and covers non-refundable administrative and meal costs.
Important Dates:
- APPLICATION DEADLINE (including video submission): May 1
- EARLY BIRD PAYMENT DEADLINE: March 10 May 1
- Priority Payment Deadline: April 1 May 1
- Late Payment Deadline: May 1 June 1
- First day of the Institute: June 15, 2026
- Traditional Recital: Friday, June 19, 2025, 4 p.m.
- Pop Showcase: Saturday, June 20, 2025, 11 a.m.
Daily Schedule:
- Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.
- Programming runs from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily
Each day, students will enjoy lunch at the dining hall, with regular activities and events from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Detailed daily schedules will be provided in the student handbook.
Location:
Moores School of Music
University of Houston
3333 Cullen Blvd, Houston, TX 77204
Q: Is there a residential option?
A: No, we will not provide on-campus housing this summer. All students register for
our commuter camp. Please see tuition and schedule for more details.
Q: Can my child carpool or be picked up by someone else?
A: Yes—but only if the authorized contact is submitted in advance. Email updates to
caa@uh.edu with the subject line: "Piano Institute Pick Up Authorization".
Q: Are there group discounts?
A: No. However, families are encouraged to register early to take advantage of Early
Bird and Priority deadlines.
Q: Can my child drive themselves to/from camp? Can they drive with another student?
A: Students are allowed to drive, carpool, or be picked up by someone other than their
listed parent/guardian ONLY if the authorized person is listed in our records. That
list can be updated anytime by emailing caa@uh.edu, subject: Piano Institute Pick Up Authorization
Q: How and when do I pay?
A: After acceptance, invoices with payment links will be sent via email from caa@central.uh.edu. Please watch for it and reach out if you don’t receive it. Payment deadlines are
listed.
Q: What’s your refund policy?
A: A $100 non-refundable deposit is included in tuition. Partial refunds are available
before May 1. No refunds will be issued after May 1.
Q: When will I receive more info?
A: Our staff will send a detailed schedule and student handbook in the weeks before
camp.
Q: Who do I contact with questions?
A: Email caa@uh.edu with any additional questions or concerns.
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