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Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) Piano is a four-year program is for students seeking a comprehensive music education through piano classes, performances, masterclasses, music electives, and other studio activities. An audition is required.
CFPA Piano Recitals are October 14th (click here for the performer lists) and April 5th at 6:30 and 8 pm.
The CFPA Piano Meet and Greet will be held Tuesday, 9/21, from 2:30-3:15 pm.
Studio Classes are after school on the following Tuesdays, from 2:30-3:15:
9/28, (10/26-cancelled), 11/30-Holiday Songs & Party, 1/11, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26.
Studio Class Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all CFPA Piano students. When a student must miss a studio class, they will be given an alternate assignment to be counted as a test grade. Students not currently taking a piano class will still need to complete an alternate assignment to satisfy CFPA requirements. Alternate assignments may include a performance in class or at a masterclass.
Master Classes are planned for the following dates and times.
Sight Reading: Thursday, 9/30, 2nd period with Dr. Parker and after-school, 2:30-3:15 with Dr. Klontz
Recital Coaching: 2:30-3:15, Tuesday, 10/5 (Dr. Klontz) and Thursday, 10/7 (Tatiana Loisha-auditorium). Mrs. Rudene Jones will visit a CFPA Piano 2nd period class on Oct. 4.
Fun Practice Strategies: Friday, 11/12 with Dr. MaryAnn Fritz, 2nd and 6th period, 2:30-3:15
Inside the Career of a US Army Band Pianists: (tentative) Mr. Nick Starr, first week of January
Jazz Piano Tips: Tuesday, 2/1 with Mr. Tony Nalker (retired, US Army Blues), 6th period & 2:30-3:15.
Piano Technique: Thursday, 2/17 with Ms. Tatiana Loisha, 6th period and 2:30-3:15.
More dates will be added in the near future.
Digital Music Composition: Tuesday, 4/19 with Mr. John Mills, 2:30-3:15
Masterclass Attendance Policy: Students will attend a total of four masterclasses, with at least two of these from the CFPA Piano Masterclasses above. The others may be from a different CFPA Concentration. Masterclass and Concert Attendance Log.
Masterclass & Studio Class Schedule to download.
Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA) Piano is a four-year program is for students seeking a comprehensive music education through piano classes, performances, masterclasses, music electives, and other studio activities. An audition is required.
- 2021-2022 CFPA Piano Handbook
- Course Syllabus 2021-2022
- All current students should be enrolled in the Colgan CFPA Canvas Course.
- For audition information, click the fin below! Also check out "FAQ".
- Contact Dr. Mary-Hannah Klontz with additional questions about CFPA Piano.
CFPA Piano Recitals are October 14th (click here for the performer lists) and April 5th at 6:30 and 8 pm.
The CFPA Piano Meet and Greet will be held Tuesday, 9/21, from 2:30-3:15 pm.
Studio Classes are after school on the following Tuesdays, from 2:30-3:15:
9/28, (10/26-cancelled), 11/30-Holiday Songs & Party, 1/11, 2/22, 3/29, 4/26.
Studio Class Attendance Policy
Attendance is mandatory for all CFPA Piano students. When a student must miss a studio class, they will be given an alternate assignment to be counted as a test grade. Students not currently taking a piano class will still need to complete an alternate assignment to satisfy CFPA requirements. Alternate assignments may include a performance in class or at a masterclass.
Master Classes are planned for the following dates and times.
Sight Reading: Thursday, 9/30, 2nd period with Dr. Parker and after-school, 2:30-3:15 with Dr. Klontz
Recital Coaching: 2:30-3:15, Tuesday, 10/5 (Dr. Klontz) and Thursday, 10/7 (Tatiana Loisha-auditorium). Mrs. Rudene Jones will visit a CFPA Piano 2nd period class on Oct. 4.
Fun Practice Strategies: Friday, 11/12 with Dr. MaryAnn Fritz, 2nd and 6th period, 2:30-3:15
Inside the Career of a US Army Band Pianists: (tentative) Mr. Nick Starr, first week of January
Jazz Piano Tips: Tuesday, 2/1 with Mr. Tony Nalker (retired, US Army Blues), 6th period & 2:30-3:15.
Piano Technique: Thursday, 2/17 with Ms. Tatiana Loisha, 6th period and 2:30-3:15.
More dates will be added in the near future.
Digital Music Composition: Tuesday, 4/19 with Mr. John Mills, 2:30-3:15
Masterclass Attendance Policy: Students will attend a total of four masterclasses, with at least two of these from the CFPA Piano Masterclasses above. The others may be from a different CFPA Concentration. Masterclass and Concert Attendance Log.
Masterclass & Studio Class Schedule to download.
Attendance Log
Diploma Requirements
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CFPA Piano Handbook 2021-22
CFPA Website
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