The Pianist Program augments the training of students in 7th through 12th grades, whose goals include a performing or academic career. In addition to the instrumental music theory, history, and the musical elective curriculum, the Pianist Program offers classes in solo performance training, piano skills and style topics, score and sight-reading, piano ensemble, and chamber music. 

Our faculty is comprised of working professionals with a variety of backgrounds and training, and the majority hold advanced degrees in their specialties.

The entire curriculum of the Pianist Program is modeled after a college curriculum, and as such, students undergo vigorous preparation for college admission and auditions. The repertoire being studied reflects the requirements of National Association of Schools of Music. By the time the Pianist Program students graduate, they will have acquired all the skills necessary for success at a university or arts conservatory program. Weekly masterclasses are designed to hone performance skills, and the numerous performance opportunities students are given further equip them with the confidence to tackle any audition.

Would you like to support the Pianist Program by making a cash donation? Please note that these donations should be above and beyond the annual parent Voluntary Contribution Agreement, which provides core funding for the arts conservatory programs.

If you should have any questions or concerns regarding support donations, feel free to contact Dr. Sarkis Baltaian at 714-560-0900, ext. 6850 or by email at: sarkis.baltaian@ocsarts.net.

Orange County School of the Arts is organized as a non-profit organization under IRS code 501(c)(3) our Tax ID is 33-0891574.
All cash donations are fully tax deductible as provided by law.

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