
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