The IIYM Summer Music Academies, under the direction of Dr. Scott McBride Smith, is an internationally recognized course of intensive study for young pianists and string players, offering instruction of the highest caliber to students from around the world who wish to improve their mastery of performance. Students work with some of the world's most respected teachers.
IIYM Artist-Faculty members have achieved international recognition for their expertise in teaching and motivation, their students have won prizes at the Van Cliburn Competition, the Gilmore Festival, the Chopin Competition in Warsaw, the ArtLivre Competition in Brazil, American String Teachers Association competitions, the Hamamatsu Competition in Japan, and in events sponsored by the Music Teachers National Association in the United States.
Private Lessons meet twice weekly on building technique, focusing, refinement of interpretation, and performance preparation. Students may request study under specific teachers upon acceptance into the Summer Institutes, although teacher assignments are not guaranteed.
Performance Opportunities exist in daily student recitals, master classes, and studio classes. Students are eligible to perform only upon the nomination of their IIYM artist-teacher. There is no limit to the number of times a student may perform, subject to time availability.
Ensembles are selected by audition. Students may audition for placement in chamber music groups or orchestra.
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Sample Student Schedule
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(subject to change)
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| 7:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Daily Meeting for all Students |
| 8:30 ~11:30 a.m. |
Private Lessons.Practice/
Chamber Music Orchestra/Free Time |
| 12:00 noon |
Lunch |
| 1:00 ~ 3:55 p.m. |
Lessons/Practice/
Chamber Music/Free Time |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Studio Class/Masterclasses |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Student Recital |
| 7:30 p.m. |
Practice/Free Time |
| 10:00 p.m. |
All students in dorm |
| 11:00 p.m. |
Lights Out |
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Practice Rooms are assigned to each student for a minimum of 3 hours of daily practice. Students are required to be practicing during their assigned time, and practice is monitored.
Supporting Classes are offered in string and piano sightreading, music theory, accompanying, opera, and careers in music. Additional private lessons and chamber music lessons other than those included in the tuition are also available for a fee. Extra fees may be charged for some of these activities.
Most events take place in the music building on the University of Kansas campuses. Included are string and piano practice rooms, facilities for chamber music rehearsal, classrooms, and several performace spaces.
Campus housing is available adjacent to the University of Kansas. Some housing options are
Ellsworth Hall.
There are opportunities for activities such as basketball, soccer, and tennis (subject to availability). Students under the age of 18 are supervised by a staff of qualified counselors under the direction of IIYM Executive Director Sharon Townsend. The student to counselor ratio is 10:1. Each student is assigned daily free time. During that time, students may practice, complete class assignments, or participate in pre-approved activities on campus.
Auditions are required for admission to the Summer Music Academies programs. You must include a cassette, video, DVD or CD of good quality, containing two contrasting selections from different style periods. If you have any questions, please contact IIYM office.
Daily student recitals are free of charge. Attendance at other IIYM activities is subject to a $60 daily observer fee, tuition only.
Students over the age of 18 may contact the office for a copy of the older student rules.
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