General Information

Alexander & Buono International (ABI) is pleased to announce The Master Class Series, two six-month study symposia for students of Voice and Piano.

The first symposium (Children and Young Adult Seminar):

• for classical pianists only, aged six through eighteen years;

The second symposium (Adult Seminar):

• for singers and pianists eighteen years and older whose abilities range from accomplished amateur to professional.

Each series is made up of six master classes to be held once each month beginning in September 2012, culminating in a concert by participants in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday February 24, 2013 at 1:30 PM.

Both series are limited to an enrollment of eight participants each, who must be prepared to perform at all of the six classes in the series, with a view toward honing technique and working on repertoire that will be presented at the final concert.

Each monthly session will also include a discussion group designed to offer more effective methods of performance, and overcoming anxiety.

Faculty

Faculty Professors for the series are Barry Alexander and Cosmo Buono, Chairmen of Alexander & Buono International, and Thomas Osuga, Piano Preparatory Co-Chair for Mannes College The New School for Music.

Enrollment

Classes for the Series will be limited to eight students each, who must not only commit to attending each of the six master classes, but will also be required to perform in each of the six classes, and the final Carnegie Hall recital. Seminar participants will also be responsible for helping to publicize the event along with Alexander & Buono International.Each participant will receive five complimentary tickets, but must also purchase an additional five. Recital tickets are $40.00 each.

Location

All classes will be held at 853 Seventh Rehearsal Studios between 54th and 55th Streets, near Carnegie Hall.

The Children and Young Adult Seminar will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the Adult Seminar from 3:30 until 5:30 PM.

Dates

Dates for Session I of the Master Class Series are:

• Sunday September 23, 2012
• Sunday October 14, 2012
• Sunday November 11, 2012
• Sunday December 9, 2012
• Sunday January 20, 2013
• Sunday February 17, 2013

Due to popular demand, we have added a second session for our Master Class Series for Piano and Voice.
Dates for Session II of the Master Classes are:

• Sunday October 7, 2012
• Sunday October 28, 2012
• Sunday November 4, 2012
• Sunday December 2, 2012
• Sunday January 13, 2013
• Sunday February 10, 2013

Fees

The fee for each individual session is $150.00, and includes a lesson for each student, preparation and coaching for the pieces chosen to be presented at the Carnegie Hall recital, and performance counseling.

Fees are payable all at once for the entire series ($900.00), or in monthly installments. In the latter instance, payment for the session must be made in full five business days before the date of the session. There are no refunds for cancellations or absences. All major credit cards are accepted.

Download the brochure for The Master Class Series for 2012-2013.
Download the application form for The Master Class Series for 2012-2013.
Applications can be faxed to  (212) 904-1302 or mailed to: