The collaborative piano program is for accomplished pianists who wish to become practitioners in the art of collaborating with singers and instrumentalists.  

With curriculums in both the instrumental and vocal tracks, this collaborative piano program prepares students for careers as performers, coaches and teaching artists as the field of collaborative piano develops rapidly throughout Asia.  As a collaborative piano major, you will experience a program that will prepare you for a life in the profession by emphasizing exposure to a broad array of repertoire, collaborative skills, and interpretive traditions. All collaborative piano students receive private lessons and coachings from the school’s resident faculty as well as study with Juilliard New York faculty members and other visiting artist-teachers. As a student in the program, you will

• experience numerous opportunities for public performances with singers and instrumentalists
• hone coaching and collaborative skills by working with instrumentalists and singers of all levels and backgrounds  
• gain practical experience working in a variety of collaborative settings at Tianjin Juilliard  
• develop skills that will allow you to find a place in the profession as a coach, performing artist, and teacher  

Frequent school performances under the guidance of world-class ensemble coaches and mentors is a central feature of the collaborative piano program. Collaborative piano majors perform in departmental concerts, art song recitals, master classes, workshops and graduation recitals, partnering with other students as well as guest singers. Outside of school, collaborative pianists will have opportunities to apprentice in opera productions; to accompany lessons and recitals in other schools; and to play concerts with colleagues in professional venues. The Tianjin Juilliard School helps qualified collaborative piano students to connect to these professional opportunities. 

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