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Collaborative Piano/Assistant Music Director Professional Fellowship Program

 

2025 Faculty 

Paul Floyd, Co-Chair, Collaborative Piano Program; Music Director/Conductor, The Marriage of Figaro

James Myers, Co-Chair, Collaborative Piano Program

Val Underwood, HPAF Artistic Director

Maika’i Nash, Vocal Coaching Faculty

Justin John Moniz, HPAF Executive Director; Music Director/Conductor, A Little Night Music

 

Program

Hawaii Performing Arts Festival’s Collaborative Piano/Assistant Music Director Professional Fellowship Program will award Fellowships to two outstanding pianist/conductors, aiming for careers in the collaborative piano, music director, and/or conducting field. 

Fellows will work closely with our piano faculty in one-on-one lessons and masterclasses focusing on vocal coaching, orchestral reductions, conducting, pianistic skills and other aspects of the work of a collaborative pianist and coach. Each fellow will be assigned as a primary rehearsal pianist for one of our mainstage productions (The Marriage of Figaro and A Little Night Music) under the guidance of our music directors.

ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS will also receive education and experiences in traditional Hawaiian arts, history, and local landmarks. The beauty of the Hawaiian culture and ‘Āina are essential to the experience of our Festival.

All Fellows receive a full-tuition waiver, shared housing accommodations, and on-campus meals while in residence. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on all days on-site, except performance days, tech days, and Festival dark days.

Roundtrip airfare to/from Kona (KOA) is the responsibility all participants. A rental car will be required for the duration of the Festival and can be shared amongst participants to lower the cost. Car shares can be arranged by contacting Shayna Leahy, Artistic Administrator, at sleahy@hawaiipaf.org, following the acceptance of an offer.

 

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Each Fellow will be assigned Rehearsal Pianist and Assistant Music Director duties for one mainstage production under the supervision of the Co-Chairs of the Collaborative Piano / Music Direction Program including: 
    • Rehearsal Accompaniment
    • Coaching singers
    • Attending orchestra rehearsals
    • Possibly accompanying and assisting with affiliated Concert and Community Engagement Concerts and Performances
    • Possibly assisting with other Mainstage Productions

 

Application/Audition Requirements

  • Interested artists may apply with no application fee through YAP Tracker. If you have a preference for a specific production please indicate. 
    • Resumé (include link to your website, if applicable)
    • A letter of recommendation from an recognized industry professional who can speak to your ability in collaborative keyboard arts
    • Three video recordings (see details below)
    • Please play and sing the following. Selections should best represent your strengths. 
    • One selection of your choice from the classical operatic repertory (Mozart, preferred).
    • One selection from A Little Night Music or a comparable piece in the style of Stephen Sondheim.
    • One selection of a solo, chamber work (instrumental or vocal), or art song demonstrating the level of your pianistic skill.

    NOTE: All videos should be uploaded to YouTube with links included on your YAP Tracker application. 

DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS IS FEBRUARY 15, 2025.

Applications are now open via YapTracker. Click here to apply!

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Deadline: February 15, 2026

There is no fee to apply to HPAF.

Applications will be live via YapTracker on 10/1. Please check back soon!

 

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Our faculty is a carefully selected group of outstanding, experienced pedagogues, and world-class performers, stage directors, coaches, and teachers.

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Hawaii Performing Arts Festival is set in one of the world’s most unique and inspiring settings— the Big Island of Hawai’i. Our headquarters are based at Hawaii Preparatory Academy, a world-class boarding school located in the beautiful town of Waimea.

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Questions

If you have any questions regarding our program or need assistance with the application process, please contact: Shayna Leahy, Artistic Administrator at
sleahy@hawaiipaf.org.

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