Miami, Florida
Music in the Mansion
Winter Solo Performance Intensive
World-class musical training. The warmth and beauty of Miami. An unforgettable winter experience.
The Only Thing to Focus On Is Performance
Six days in a private villa in Southern Florida, with members of The Philadelphia Orchestra, and nothing else asking for your attention.
This is not a music camp. It is six days of solo preparation, built for serious musicians aged 13 to 19. It includes four private lessons, daily solo performance classes, daily workouts with your assigned accompanist, evening masterclasses and four hours of required private practice daily, ending in a Grand Finale Recital at the fabulous Casa Tranquila.
Students reside in a majestic Italian-style villa on an eight-and-a-half-acre estate and eat gourmet-style meals prepared by our on-site chefs. PIMF has made every effort to surround the young musicians in this program with beauty and excellence, so that the only thing they need to focus on is performance. Enrollment is limited to 27, and the program fills to capacity every season.
Open to string players only
- 6 Days in Southern Florida
- 27 Musicians, and no more
- 4 Private lessons each
Images from the mansion
A Day in the Mansion
A private lesson, or a thirty-minute workout with your assigned collaborative pianist.
An hour-long solo performance class: you play for the room, and the room listens the way an audience listens.
Four hours of required private practice: surrounded by beauty on every side. Nothing else to think about but your music.
A masterclass with a member of The Philadelphia Orchestra or another member of our world-class faculty. Select students perform each evening.
Gourmet meals with the whole group, the pool, and eight and a half acres of Southern Florida.
Every day runs to this shape, from the first full day through to the Grand Finale Recital that closes the week.
Casa Tranquila
Students reside at Casa Tranquila Miami, an eight-and-a-half-acre estate set in the natural wonders of South Florida. It is a majestic Italian-style villa designed for the comfort and enjoyment of its guests, and for one week each winter it belongs to young musicians.
There is a heated outdoor pool, roaming peacocks, avocado and starfruit trees for an afternoon snack, plenty of grounds to roam and practice in, daily high tea in the courtyard, and three gourmet-style meals a day prepared by a team of on-site private chefs.
Travel to and from Miami International Airport is available for an additional fee ($135).
Music in the Mansion Includes
With our world-class faculty, including members of The Philadelphia Orchestra.
An hour of playing for the room and hearing everyone else play, every day of the program.
With the collaborative pianist assigned to you for the week.
With members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and other world-class faculty.
The centre of the week, and the reason everything else is taken care of for you.
The festival-concluding performance the whole week is built toward.
Reside at Casa Tranquila alongside talented musicians from across the country and around the world.
Prepared by our team of on-site private chefs.
Travel is available to and from Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Everything Else You Will Want to Know
Arrive before noon on December 28. Depart after 6pm on January 2.
A majestic Italian-style villa on an eight-and-a-half-acre estate in South Florida.
Prepared by our team of on-site private chefs.
Studios open for violin, viola, cello and bass. Exceptions are made on an individual basis for younger students to participate as commuters.
Interest-free three, six and nine-month payment plans are available at checkout. A $250 deposit is non-refundable.
Travel to and from Miami International and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood is available, as are extra night stays before and after the program.
The Faculty in Miami
Audition Requirements
Alumni of the PIMF Solo Performance Preparation Program may bypass the audition process and register online at any time. There is no required audition repertoire.
- Five to ten minutes of current, well-prepared solo repertoire.
- Performances may be accompanied or unaccompanied.
- Recordings should include at least two contrasting pieces.
- Please include scales appropriate to your instrument.
- Acceptance is on a rolling basis, and the program is limited to 27 musicians. Audition early.
Suggested scale formats Violin Viola Cello Double Bass These are a suggested format only. Students may prepare other scales.
Ask Us Anything About Miami
Tell us about your musician and what you would like to know. Our team will get back to you.
Questions Families Ask
When is the audition deadline?
There is no single deadline. Acceptance is on a rolling basis and the program is limited to 27 students, so auditioning early matters far more than auditioning by a date.
How will I know if the program is full?
Once the program is filled to capacity, a note is added to the top of this page. If you do not see it, we are still accepting auditions.
Is there any required audition repertoire?
No. An audition is required for acceptance, but there is no specific required repertoire. Five to ten minutes of current, well-prepared solo work, at least two contrasting pieces, and scales appropriate to your instrument.
How do I submit my audition materials?
PIMF uses the online portal Accept’d for all auditions. Click here or go to the PIMF auditions page and choose Miami.
What if I need help submitting my audition?
Contact our Office Administrator, Rachel Rowe, at rachel.rowe@pimf.org, or contact Accept’d support directly.
My student is younger than 13. Can they take part?
Exceptions are made on an individual basis for younger students to participate as commuters. Contact Rachel Rowe at rachel.rowe@pimf.org to talk it through.
What if my airline cannot accommodate my instrument?
Many musicians, international students in particular, ask about cello and bass rentals. Phone our administrative offices at 856.875.6816 and we will help you secure a rental instrument.
Can friends and family attend the final concert?
Yes. The Grand Finale Recital closes the program and families are welcome to attend.
Is transportation from the airport available?
Yes. Travel to and from Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is available for $135. This option is available for purchase within your online account upon registration.
Are extra nights available?
Yes! Students may arrive on December 27th or depart on January 3rd for an additional $150 each night. This fee includes housing and meals during the extended stay. This is available for purchase within your online account upon registration.
What is your refund policy?
Refund requests must be made in writing to Rich Speigel, Registrar, at rich.speigel@pimf.org on or before November 1. No refunds or credit are issued after that date, and as with all PIMF programming the $250 deposit is non-refundable. Exceptions are made in cases of medical emergencies.
Six Days With Nothing In The Way Of Your Music Training
Musicians accepted to this program will spend a week in which the only thing asked of them is to practice, study and perform. Alumni of our Solo Performance Programs in Philadelphia, Miami, and Cremona may bypass the audition process and register online today. All other interested students are encouraged to upload an audition as early as possible. There are 27 spots and they fill every season.
Rolling admission · Limited to 27 musicians