Programs

Calendar

Term dates, recitals, exams and holidays — the academy year at a glance.

2025–2026

Academic Calendar

Recital & Examination Calendar 2025–2026
DateEventStatus
Mon, August 11, 2025School year begins — First day of classesStart
Mon, September 1, 2025Labor DayNo Classes
Wed, October 1, 2025Faculty Recital — All invitedEvent
Thu–Fri, October 2–3, 2025Faculty TrainingNo Classes
Mon–Sat, October 20–25, 2025Parent-Teacher WeekMeeting Week
Mon Nov 3 – Fri Dec 19, 2025Recital Rehearsals — Attendance at all group classes is mandatoryRehearsal Period
Tue–Sun, November 25–30, 2025Thanksgiving BreakNo Classes
Sat–Sun, December 20–21, 2025Winter Student Recital SeriesRecital
Mon Dec 22, 2025 – Fri Jan 2, 2026Winter BreakNo Classes
Sat, January 3, 2026Classes ResumeResume
Mon–Sun, March 16–22, 2026Spring BreakNo Classes
Mon–Sat, April 6–11, 2026Parent-Teacher Week and Summer Program InformationMeeting Week
Tue, April 14, 2026Faculty Recital — All invitedEvent
Mon May 11 – Fri Jun 19, 2026Recital Rehearsals — Attendance at all group classes is mandatoryRehearsal Period
Mon, May 25, 2026Memorial DayNo Classes
Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026Spring Student Recital SeriesRecital
Mon Jun 22 – Sun Jul 5, 2026Summer BreakNo Classes
Mon, July 6, 2026Summer Session BeginsSummer Start
Sat, August 8, 2026Last Day of Summer SessionSummer End
Mon, August 10, 2026School year begins — First day of 2026–2027 classesNew Year

* Dates subject to change. Check with the studio for updates: (813) 994-2452

NTPPA student at a piano examination

Performance and Examinations

Piano examinations and performance opportunities are available to our piano students in order to contribute to their academic excellence and well-rounded musical education. Students who are interested may enroll in the Royal Conservatory of Music exams; an internationally recognized examination system with graded levels, which covers all aspects of music learning. In the Royal Conservatory of Music international examination system, exams are held several times a year at our Academy, proctored by an examiner provided by the RCM. Students who take this piano exam receive a grade, certificate, and written feedback from professionally trained adjudicators that are not one of the piano instructors at our Piano Academy. When applying to college, a track record of exams taken shows a level of commitment and expertise to the college and universities our students apply to.

Student Recitals — Student piano recitals are held twice a year, in the months of December and June. Students perform both individually and in groups. Recitals are ‘the cherry on top of the cake.’ Long hours of preparation and the love for music sharing are showcased while developing our students’ confidence and sense of pride in the work completed.

Piano College Preparation — As our students approach college, our faculty may help students prepare repertoire to be recorded as part of their college package material. For students applying for a music degree, our faculty help prepare audition pieces and other musical requirements. Some students choose our Piano Academy for their post high-school piano studies. We design college-level curriculum that encompasses all areas of music training, with emphasis on piano performance and piano teaching.

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Music Summer Programs at NTPPA

Music Summer Programs 2026

Summer Programs are filled with age and level-appropriate activities, designed to spark interest and challenge the musical imagination in students.

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