Accelerate! Piano 2026
About
Accelerate! Piano offers talented pianists in Years 10–12 the chance to refine their skills through practical workshops, masterclasses, and bootcamps across 2026.Led by Adam Pinto and Cecilia Sun the program includes the opportunity to attend activities alongside UWA students, free concert tickets, and learn from a host of industry professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Choosing and preparing for your performance exam repertoire
- Refining your practise programme
- Mechanics of the Piano – “Under the Lid!”
- Historical keyboards
- Tips for optimising pianism
- Developing a positive mindset for elite performance
- Courage in Performance
- Musicianship skills for pianists
Cost: Full scholarship program (there is no cost to participants)
Application details: Entry is via audition. Complete this application form and then record yourself playing your best piece (on a phone is fine) and send it to us at concerts@uwa.edu.au along with a breif statement about why you’d like to be part of Accelerate.
Application deadline: 12 February 2026
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Hallelujah Junction @ Fringe World
Saturday 14 February | 4–5pm
Accelerate Session 1
Friday 20 February | 4.30–6pm
Open Piano Class
Monday 13 April | 1-3pm
ATAR Bootcamp
Wednesday 15 April | 10am-3pm
Accelerate Session 2
Friday 8 May | 4.30–6pm
Piano Showcase Concert
Monday 25 May | 6–7.30pm
Accelerate Session 3
Friday 17 July | 10am–12pm
WA Day of Piano
Sunday 19 July | 10am–2pm
ATAR Piano Workshops
Sunday 9 August | 2–4pm
Accelerate Session 4
Friday 11 September | 4.30–6pm
Location
Eileen Joyce Studio
UWA Conservatorium of Music, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009
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