Community-Wide Programming
KeysFest
KeysFest is an annual, day-long, student piano festival where up-and-coming pianists show off their piano talents and receive one-on-one instruction by piano professionals. This celebration involves over 100 students of all musical levels in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek performing music (classical, jazz, pop and gospel) for piano professionals.
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Gilmore Piano Camp
This weeklong piano camp offers exciting musical explorations and experiences. Day camp (2 years of piano instruction—minimum) instruction and activities designed for the early years of their piano studies. Resident camp (3 or 4 years of piano instruction—minimum) provides for the intermediate through advanced piano student. All students receive an informal piano audition to ensure proper placement in the camp.
Students are exposed to an integrated curriculum consisting of music, drama, art, nature, and outdoor activities, plus they have access to a keyboard lab that aids in music fundamentals, composition, and appreciation. Campers participate in both solo and ensemble piano instruction with professional musicians and attend performances presented by guest artists and camp faculty.
Held at the Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center, Gilmore Piano Camp is dedicated to expanding piano skills for youngsters ages eight to 15 years old in an exciting outdoor environment.
Bravo
This community program features top students from local high schools.
