Summer Academy Intensive

Thursday, June 26th

Friday, June 27th

Saturday, June 28th

Sunday, June 29th

Monday, June 30th

Greenwich House Music School

Manhattan - New York

Hidden Treasure© Summer Academy Summer Intensive is a result of the decades of work and experience. Formed by seasoned performers and educators, and executed by its international Faculty Members, the Academy offers a innovative approach to music education with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

FACULTY ROSTER

STRINGS

Nune Melikian, DMA, violin, viola, chamber music

Samuel Marchan, viola

PIANO

Francesca Khalifa, piano

Lydia Velichkovski, jazz piano

CHAMBER MUSIC

Francesca Khalifa

Nune Melikian, DMA

OFFERED WORKSHOPS

Re-engineering of hands for prevention of piano related injuries. Clinician and pianist Pilar Leyva.

Cross over: the bridge between classical and jazz. Pianist and lecturer Lydia Velichkovski.

Private lessons and chamber music (all levels)

June 26th, 2025 - Thursday

6:30 PM: Orientation meeting: meet and greet with faculty, families and students. Musical interlude with guest artists.

June 27th, 2025 - Friday/ June 28th, 2025 - Saturday

9:30 AM—10:00 AM: Welcome meeting with Hosts 10:00 AM—10:45 AM: Performance Workshop with Guest Artists or Individual practice time. 11:00 AM—11:45 PM: Private lessons or Ensemble/Group Lessons w/Faculty and Guest Artists 11:45 AM—12:30 PM: Lunch time 12:30 PM—1:30 PM: Workshop w/invited guests 1:30 PM—2:15 PM: Group activity 2:15 PM—2:30 PM: Meditation time or Feldenkreis session

June 29th, 2025 - Sunday - PAPER VIOLIN ORCHESTRA DAY

9:30 AM—10:00 AM: Welcome session 10:00 AM—10:45 PM: Beginner level—Paper Orchestra with Sam Marchan 10:00 AM—10:45 PM: Intermediate level—Group sections with Nuné Melikian 10:45—11:00: Break 11:00 AM—11:45 AM: Beginner level—Paper Orchestra with Sam Marchan 11:00 AM—11:45 AM: Intermediate level—Workshops on Stage Presence 11:45 AM—12:30 PM: Lunch time 12:30 PM—1:30 PM: Intermediate level—Paper Orchestra with Sam Marchan 1:30 PM—1:45 PM: Break 1:45 PM—2:30 PM: Intermediate level—Paper Orchestra with Sam Marchan

Student Gala Concert

June 30th, 2024 — Monday

3:00 PM: Master-class with Igor Pikayzen

4:15 PM—4:45 PM: Soundcheck 5:00 PM—6:30 PM: Gala Concert 6:30 PM: Garden Reception and Farewell Party