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Music Day Camp

June 9-20, 2025

Meet the Program Director

Inesa Gegprifti

Albanian-born pianist Inesa Gegprifti enjoys a varied musical life as a performer, teacher, and coordinator of artistic events. She is an avid lover of chamber music and has appeared at Festival Baltimore, Vivace Vilnius Festival, and Portogruaro Festival, as well as with the National Radio Television Orchestra of Albania and Indian Hill Orchestra. She has been a guest speaker at the University of North Texas, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico, and Heidelberg University.
Dr. Gegprifti is a graduate of the United World College of the Adriatic, The Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Jacobs School of Music - Indiana University, and Frost School of Music - University of Miami. Her mentors over the years have included Valbona Kasaj, Max Levinson, Alberto Miodini, Igor Cognolato, Trio di Trieste, Evelyne Brancart, Santiago Rodriguez, and Naoko Takao.
After her doctoral studies at Frost, Dr. Gegprifti made Miami her home, where she resides with her husband, pianist Redi Llupa. Together they form Duo Spektra, an ensemble that aims to promote music by Albanian composers among others. In 2022-23, Duo Spektra gave two U.S. premieres and collaborated with Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation in their most recent Piano Slam production. Dr. Gegprifti is on the faculty of the Frost Preparatory Program. She is a program coordinator at the Frost Summer Experience, and an adjunct faculty member for the Keyboard Department at Frost School, where she also enjoys performing with Frost Chamber Players. Since 2021, she has also served as the program coordinator of the Frost Chopin Festival with artistic director, Kevin Kenner.

  • Young Mozarts - Eligibility:

    • Must be entering 2nd - 5th grade (elementary school)

    • Must have at least 1 year of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to read music within their age and skill level.

    Young Mozarts - Placement Audition Requirements:

    We would love to get to know you and your playing before welcoming you to camp this summer! 

    All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement audition video. Everyone is welcome to register. We simply use your performance to better place you in the appropriate classes. 

    This video should include the performance of one composition of the applicant’s choice. 

    Video Guidelines:

    • Make sure that your chosen angle shows your entire body including a full view of your instrument (or keyboard and pedals in the case of pianists)

    • Image orientation should be in landscape.

    • Be sure to have a quiet space when recording.

    • Upload your video to your Acceptd application.

    • Please make sure to include your name, age, program you are auditioning for, and chosen repertoire in the video.

     

    Young Beethovens - Eligibility:

    • Must be entering 6th - 8th grade (middle school).

    • Must have at least 2 years of experience playing their instrument of choice and be able to read music within their age and skill level.

     

    Young Beethovens - Placement Audition Requirements:

    We would love to get to know you and your playing before welcoming you to camp this summer! All students who wish to enroll must submit a placement audition video. Everyone is welcome to register. We simply use your performance to better place you in the appropriate classes. This video should include the performance of one composition of the applicant’s choice. 

    Video Guidelines:

    • Make sure that your chosen angle shows your entire body including a full view of your instrument (or keyboard and pedals in the case of pianists)

    • Image orientation should be in landscape.

    • Be sure to have a quiet space when recording.

    • Upload your video to your Acceptd application.

    • Please make sure to include your name, age, program you are auditioning for, and chosen repertoire in the video.

    Virtuoso Chamber Program Audition 

    Admission to this program is only by audition. In addition to the single composition required for the placement video, students interested in auditioning for our special Virtuoso Chamber Program, which will include individual chamber coaching, should also submit the following (depending on instrumentation): 
     

    Piano:

    • A piece of the classical era, for instance a movement of a sonatina by Clementi, Kuhlau, Diabelli, etc. For other equivalent selections, please contact us to receive confirmation.

    • Scales and Arpeggios (or Triads) Choose 2 from the following: C, D, B-flat major - 2 octaves, hands together, quarter note = 60-80

    Violin:

    • Scales and Arpeggios: C, D, E-flat, and F major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80.

    • Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16.

    • A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.

    Viola:

    • Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, A-flat and B-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80.

    • Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16.

    • A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.

    Cello:

    • Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, and A-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80

    • A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.

    Double bass:

    • Scales and Arpeggios: B-flat major - 1 octave, detaché, quarter note = 60-80

    • A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 2 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.

    Wind and Percussion:

  • 9:00 - 10:00: Flying Fingers 

    10:10 - 11:10: Piano Duets / Orchestra 

    11:20: start gathering for lunch

    12:30 - 1:10: Musicianship (Ear Training, Music Theory, Music History)

    1:20 - 2:20: Virtuoso Chamber Music / Strings and Winds Sectionals / Chorus

    2:30 - 3:15: Masterclasses / Workshops / Performances / Solo and Chamber Practice 

    3:30 - 4:15: Aftercare - Zumba Kids / Activities

  • 2025 Music Day Camp Tuition: $1,200

    2025 Music Day Camp Aftercare Fee (Optional): $125.00

    Note: Camp tuition does not include the Acceptd Application fee of $50.00. 

Discover the magic of music at Frost Summer Experience—a dynamic day camp designed to inspire and engage young musicians! Here, students dive into a hands-on approach to music learning, guided by our team of experienced educators. From technique and performance classes to collaborative experiences in chamber music, piano duets, rock bands, and wind and string ensembles, this music camp builds both skills and connections. 

Camp registration is open to students:

- entering grades 2nd - 5th: Young Mozarts - Piano and Strings. 

- entering grades 6th - 8th: Young Beethovens* - Piano, Strings, Winds, and Percussion.

 

*Please note: Young Beethovens campers looking to challenge themselves can also audition for the special Virtuoso Chamber Music Program, where they will be placed in advanced chamber music ensembles and receive one-on-one coaching. Admission to the Virtuoso Chamber Music Program is by audition only. All other auditions are simply for placement purposes - we welcome everyone to participate!

 

For those interested in aftercare, the excitement continues! Our popular Zumba Kids classes offer a blast of fun as students learn to integrate movement with music, rounding out a truly unforgettable summer experience. 

Register today and we can’t wait to see you grow and thrive in our one-of-a-kind summer camp! 

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