Below are some of the questions prospective students commonly ask. If you have a question that is not answered please feel free to
email us.
If I want to meet privately with one of my instructors for extra help, with he or she be available to me?
Our faculty will do its best to meet individually with students who have particular questions about coursework. In addition, we provide weekly workshops in counterpoint and harmony for students who wish to work between classes on their coursework with a junior faculty member.
May I schedule additional private lessons with the faculty?
Yes, if such lessons do not conflict with your other classes and commitments. Students are responsible for any additional fees to be negotiated directly with the faculty member.
If I don't like my room, can I change it?
No, the dorms where we book our student rooms are usually filled to capacity during the month of July.
Can I expect daily housekeeping in my dorm room?
No, rooms are cleaned weekly. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Small differences of size and layout exist but rooms at the Colegio de Espaņa are basically all the same.
Do I have to take EAMA's Housing?
No. Every year some students do elect to find housing on their own. It usually requires a great deal of time to find a room or an apartment, a large security deposit and greater expense.
Will I be able to perform a concert recital during the program?
No, you will not be able to perform recital. However, you will have the opportunity to perform a few works you have been studying at scheduled student concerts at the end of July, in consultation with your teacher.
Who attends these master classes?
Faculty and students of both the composition, piano violin and conducting programs attend the master classes.
What is their focus?
Master classes are focused on helping students apply the knowledge they are learning in their classes to interpreting the works they are studying and helping students find their own voice at the piano.
Will I have the opportunity to work with composers?
Yes, the program is designed to promote interaction between composers and performers. Pianists take classes with composers. Composers often ask pianists to read and perhaps perform their works at the scheduled student concert at the end of the program.
In addition, pianists are required to participate in
Choral.
Which composers' classes may I take?
Pianists can choose between keyboard harmony and counterpoint. Piano students may also attend all the analysis master classes and lecture/demonstrations.
