Programs

# Calendar

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

2025–2026

## Academic Calendar

Recital & Examination Calendar 2025–2026

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

### 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 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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