KeysFest
The Gilmore KeysFest is an annual, day-long festival for piano students in the greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo areas. Held at the Epic Center in downtown Kalamazoo, piano students of all skill levels in grades 1–12 perform in a master class environment with a small audience of supportive students and adults. They receive one-on-one instruction from professional pianists and educators.
What makes KeysFest so unique is the extraordinary opportunity for students to experience a master class. This focused, intense instruction by university professors is rarely available to students prior to their college and university level of piano study. Presented in a reassuring and positive environment, students benefit from the immediate affirmation of their skills and musicianship.
Guest clinicians also perform in recital for students, family and the general public during the day-long event. Students pay a nominal admission to participate. Audience members may attend the recitals and sit in on master classes free of charge.
2012 KeysFest
The next KeysFest is scheduled for February 18, 2012. The event will be held at the Epic Center (359 S. Kalamazoo Mall in Kalamazoo) from 9 AM – 4 PM.
KeysFest Information Sheet (348K PDF)
KeysFest Application Form (102K PDF)
