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.

Private lessons and chamber music (all levels)

June 26th, 2025 - Thursday

6:30 PM: Orientation ZOOM meeting: meet and greet with faculty, families and students.

June 27th, 2025 - Friday/ June 29th, 2025 - Sunday

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 AM: 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 28th, 2025 - Saturday - PAPER VIOLIN ORCHESTRA DAY

9:30 AM—10:00 AM: Welcome session 10:00 AM—11:30 AM: Beginner level—Paper Orchestra with Sam Marchan 10:00 AM—11:30 AM: Intermediate level—Group sections and private lessons with Nuné Melikian and Francesca Khalifa. 10:45—11:00: Break 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