Calendar
Term dates, recitals, exams and holidays — the academy year at a glance.
Term dates, recitals, exams and holidays — the academy year at a glance.
| Date | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, August 11, 2025 | School year begins — First day of classes | Start |
| Mon, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day | No Classes |
| Wed, October 1, 2025 | Faculty Recital — All invited | Event |
| Thu–Fri, October 2–3, 2025 | Faculty Training | No Classes |
| Mon–Sat, October 20–25, 2025 | Parent-Teacher Week | Meeting Week |
| Mon Nov 3 – Fri Dec 19, 2025 | Recital Rehearsals — Attendance at all group classes is mandatory | Rehearsal Period |
| Tue–Sun, November 25–30, 2025 | Thanksgiving Break | No Classes |
| Sat–Sun, December 20–21, 2025 | Winter Student Recital Series | Recital |
| Mon Dec 22, 2025 – Fri Jan 2, 2026 | Winter Break | No Classes |
| Sat, January 3, 2026 | Classes Resume | Resume |
| Mon–Sun, March 16–22, 2026 | Spring Break | No Classes |
| Mon–Sat, April 6–11, 2026 | Parent-Teacher Week and Summer Program Information | Meeting Week |
| Tue, April 14, 2026 | Faculty Recital — All invited | Event |
| Mon May 11 – Fri Jun 19, 2026 | Recital Rehearsals — Attendance at all group classes is mandatory | Rehearsal Period |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Memorial Day | No Classes |
| Sat–Sun, June 20–21, 2026 | Spring Student Recital Series | Recital |
| Mon Jun 22 – Sun Jul 5, 2026 | Summer Break | No Classes |
| Mon, July 6, 2026 | Summer Session Begins | Summer Start |
| Sat, August 8, 2026 | Last Day of Summer Session | Summer End |
| Mon, August 10, 2026 | School year begins — First day of 2026–2027 classes | New Year |
* Dates subject to change. Check with the studio for updates: (813) 994-2452
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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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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