Toronto, Ontario

Toronto, July 3-5

EDWARD JOHNSON BUILDING, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO

Because all our participants this year are from the Toronto area, we have decided to move the Ottawa institute to two locations in downtown Toronto.

LOCATION 1: UNVERSITY OF TORONTO

The morning/afternoon session is a closed Institute available to University of Toronto students & staff only. The sessions will consist of

  • daily lectures on piano technique attended by all
  • daily Somatic Piano Movement lessons attended by all
  • individual piano lessons observed by all.
Active participants will receive lessons with Professor Fraser. The lessons are given in master class style where the repertoire can be - but does not need to be - as polished as in a master class. Working on problematic passages or a technical challenge can often be as valuable to the group as a fine-tuning a stellar performance.

Auditors receive no individual piano lesson, but do take active part in the movement lessons.

Please use the first table below to register for the U of T closed event.


LOCATION 2: PRIVATE STUDIO

The late afernoon/evening session held in a private studio in East Toronto will be similar in structure to the U of T event, but will be OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PIANISTS:

  • students who wish to improve their sound and agility
  • amateurs who wish to feel more in command of the instrument
  • teachers who want new ways of teaching technique to their students
  • professionals who wish to hone their skills to the highest possible level.

Use the second and third tables to register for the open institute.

SCHEDULE


This typical schedule will be modified according to the makeup and needs of the group.


DAILY SCHEDULE: U of T/East Toronto Studio
9:00-9:45 U of T LECTURE/SEMINAR
9:45-11:15 2 Lessons
11:15-12:45 Group Movement Lesson (Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket for this class)
12:45-3:00 p.m. 3 Lessons
END OF U OF T SEGMENT
4:00-4:30 p.m. STUDIO SEGMENT: Lecture/Discussion
4:30-6 p.m. 2 Lessons
6-7 Group ATM (Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket for this class)
7:00-9:15 pm 3 Lessons

THREE-DAY SCHEDULE
Tuesday Daily Schedule (Opening lecture: The Anti-Gravity Function & Biotensegrity
Wednesday Daily Schedule (seminar: I Pass And Do Not Pass The Thumb Under)
Thursday Daily Schedule (seminar: Expressively Directed Micro-Timing: A New Musical Aesthetic)

TRAVEL




GETTING THERE

The Edward Johnson Building is located at

80 Queen's Park, at the north end of Queen's Park and the north end of campus.
Find your directions to it on this Google map.

Directons to the studio in Toronto East will be online in a few days.


ACCOMMODATION




LODGING

There is no shortage of hotel rooms and airbnb places to stay in central Toronto.
There are many restaurants in the area as well as high quality coffee joints.


REGISTER




FEES & REGISTRATION

The active participation fee for the CLOSED UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO SESSION covers THREE individual lessons, daily group ATM lesson, daily seminar lecture, and observation of all other lessons. Auditors participate fully but receive no individual lessons.

The active participation fee for the OPEN EVENING SESSION covers TWO individual lessons, daily group ATM lesson, daily seminar lecture, and observation of all other lessons. Auditors participate fully but receive no individual lessons.

TO REGISTER

In the tables below, click on your preferred option to pay by credit card or PayPal at 2CheckOut.com, our retail partner.

Please note that due to new 2CO regulations, ALL PRICES ARE LISTED IN U.S. DOLLARS. You may change your payment currency at checkout. Please also note that the credit card charge will appear on your statement as "2CO.COM," not as "The Alan Fraser Piano Institute."



U of T Closed Institute 9 am - 3 pm Pay in Full
U of T 2018 Full Active $200
U of T 2018 Active one day $75
U of T 2018 Full Audit $25
U of T 2018 Audit one day $10


Toronto East End Studio Institute 4 pm - 9 pm Pay in Full
Toronto 2018 Full Active $195
Toronto 2018 Active one day $100
Toronto 2018 Full Audit $45
Toronto 2018 Audit one day $25

Toronto East End Studio Institute 4 pm - 9 pm 25% off: STUDENT Rate Pay in Full
Toronto 2018 Full Active 25% off $147
Toronto 2018 Active one day 25% off $75
Toronto 2018 Full Audit 25% off $32
Toronto 2018 Audit one day 25% off $18

Those who do not wish to attend all the institute proceedings may come in for a private lesson. Sign up using the tables below.

Individual Lessons Full Rate Pay in Full
Toronto 2018 One Individual Lesson $85
Toronto 2018 Two Individual Lessons $170
Toronto 2018 Three Individual Lessons $255
Individual Lessons Student Rate Pay in Full
Toronto 2018 One Individual Lesson $70
Toronto 2018 Two Individual Lessons $140
Toronto 2018 Three Individual Lessons $210

To sign up without paying the full fee immediately (the remainder payable upon arrival), register with a deposit.

Toronto 2018 - Open or Closed Session Deposit Pay Deposit
Toronto 2018 Deposit $80

Fees for the Alan Fraser Piano Institute cover venue rental costs, travel costs, administration and website costs as well as Professor Fraser's teaching fees. Accommodation and meal costs are paid separately.


OPTION 4: Contact us for further registration options

For other options such as registering 'in person' and paying by cheque, please email Sophia Cholich to reserve your place. Sophia will answer all your questions and arrange your preferred payment option and/or partial scholarship.


BEFORE & AFTER THE INSTITUTE




INFORMATION SHEET & FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE

After registration, please come back to fill out this PARTICIPANT INFORMATION FORM.

After you have completed your institute, please come back to fill out this FOLLOWUP QUESTIONNAIRE. This helps evaluate your experience, tailor your ongoing regime to facilitate further progress, and fine-tune the institute structure to better meet your needs.


CONTACT




ABOUT US - CONTACT

ALAN FRASER

Canadian pianist Alan Fraser gives master classes and recitals worldwide and conducts ongoing research and refinement on the ideas put forth in his three books, The Craft of Piano Playing (also in DVD), Honing the Pianistic Self-Image, and All Thumbs: Well-Coordinated Piano Technique. He is at work on several new volumes. Visit here for more on Alan Fraser.

If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, send him an email.

If you have concerns or questions about your participation in the institute and would like to address them directly to Alan Fraser, contact him at Contact Alan Fraser

SOPHIA CHOLICH

Though not a musician, Sophia is an invaluable part of our organization, stalwart secretary and general manager.
Send her an email if you have any questions.

Cancellation Policy

If you must cancel your registration, reimbursement will be as follows:
Cancellations before May 1: 100% reimbursement.
Cancellations before May 15: 75% reimbursement.
Cancellations before May 31: 50% reimbursement.
Cancellations before June 15: 25% reimbursement.
Cancellations after June 15: no reimbursement unless except in cases of doctor-certified illness or acts of God.
We reserve the right to cancel the institute due to insufficient enrolment; in this eventuality all resgistration fees will be fully refunded.