Summer Programs

Brandywine Piano Institute
Directed by Internationally Acclaimed Pianist Anthony di Bonaventura
July 7 – 20
The Piano Institute offers a workshop of intensive study comprising master classes and private lessons, with emphasis on technique, interpretation, and repertoire. All participants have daily access to air conditioned private practice facilities equipped with grand pianos and have opportunities for weekly individual conferences. Guest lectures by renowned personalities in the contemporary music world are a special feature. Public performance opportunities are offered to all students who wish to participate.

Samuel Barber Institute for Music Educators
May 27 – August 22
An innovative combination of traditional academic courses and special subjects seminars featuring nationally renowned leaders in 21st century music education. Courses may be applied to NASM accredited master’s degrees in music education, performance, piano pedagogy, music history and literature, and music theory, as well as meeting requirements for teacher certification renewal and professional growth programs. Certificate programs are offered in Kodály Methodology, Orff-Schulwerk, Music Technology, and Piano Pedagogy.
Information: Dr. J. Bryan Burton at 610-436-2222 or email.

Frederick Douglass Teaching Scholars
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education is offering teaching opportunities to graduate students preparing to be college teachers. The purpose of the positions is to attract graduate students from historically underrepresented populations. Selected scholars will teach and/or co-teach one course during one of the two 5-week Summer Sessions.

Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project (PAWLP)
PAWLP offers Invitational Institutes in the Teaching of Writing and the Teaching of Literature. These four-week programs earn six graduate credits from WCU and allows teachers to come together to demonstrate and examine classroom practices, study the latest research, and develop their skills. The Invitational Summer Institutes and most of PAWLP’s three-credit courses apply toward the new Master’s Degree in Writing, Teaching and Criticism.