Frost Summer Experience
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.
Oliver Diez: Flying Fingers - Wind Sectionals, Chamber Music Coaching, Musicianship for Young Beethovens
Oliver Diez was born and raised in Miami, FL. He earned his Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Music Education from Florida International University. He is currently in his 26th year at Palmetto Elementary where he teaches General Music to students in grades K-5 and is also director of bands and chorus. In 1999 he was voted as Palmetto Elementary's "Rookie Teacher of the Year" and in 2002 as "Teacher of the Year". In 2019 he was selected as the 2020 Miami-Dade County Public Schools District Teacher of the year. Mr. Diez has been nominated twice for the "Grammy Music Educator Award" and has been a "Who's Who in Education" nominee. He directed the Superintendent's Honors Recorder Ensemble in 2007 and 2018. He also received a proclamation on June 7th, 2011 by the mayor of Pinecrest declaring that date "Oliver Diez Day". In October of 2021 he received the Key to the City of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez.
Mr. Diez has established an active music program at Palmetto Elementary which consists of a Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Combo, a Drumline, a Chorus, and two levels of String Orchestra. All this being accomplished before and after school hours. He has had fourth and fifth graders chosen for both All-State Elementary Chorus and All-State Orff Ensemble (2006-2025) as well as for Superintendent's Honors Festival in Chorus, Bell Ensemble, Recorder Ensemble, Middle School Concert band, and Orchestra. His groups have received 1st and 2nd place along with Choral / Instrumental Grand Champions at Orlando's Music U.S.A. Festival since 2002. They have also received various Superior ratings. In 2017 his elementary concert band performed alongside the F.I.U. Wind Ensemble. His groups have also performed at Miami Marlins and Miami Heat games as well as various performances around the community. His concert band and chorus students were honored in 2019 when invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Oliver Diez: Flying Fingers - Wind Sectionals, Chamber Music Coaching, Musicianship for Young Beethovens
Oliver Diez was born and raised in Miami, FL. He earned his Bachelors and Master's Degrees in Music Education from Florida International University. He is currently in his 26th year at Palmetto Elementary where he teaches General Music to students in grades K-5 and is also director of bands and chorus. In 1999 he was voted as Palmetto Elementary's "Rookie Teacher of the Year" and in 2002 as "Teacher of the Year". In 2019 he was selected as the 2020 Miami-Dade County Public Schools District Teacher of the year. Mr. Diez has been nominated twice for the "Grammy Music Educator Award" and has been a "Who's Who in Education" nominee. He directed the Superintendent's Honors Recorder Ensemble in 2007 and 2018. He also received a proclamation on June 7th, 2011 by the mayor of Pinecrest declaring that date "Oliver Diez Day". In October of 2021 he received the Key to the City of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez.
Mr. Diez has established an active music program at Palmetto Elementary which consists of a Beginning Band, Concert Band, Jazz Combo, a Drumline, a Chorus, and two levels of String Orchestra. All this being accomplished before and after school hours. He has had fourth and fifth graders chosen for both All-State Elementary Chorus and All-State Orff Ensemble (2006-2025) as well as for Superintendent's Honors Festival in Chorus, Bell Ensemble, Recorder Ensemble, Middle School Concert band, and Orchestra. His groups have received 1st and 2nd place along with Choral / Instrumental Grand Champions at Orlando's Music U.S.A. Festival since 2002. They have also received various Superior ratings. In 2017 his elementary concert band performed alongside the F.I.U. Wind Ensemble. His groups have also performed at Miami Marlins and Miami Heat games as well as various performances around the community. His concert band and chorus students were honored in 2019 when invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
Katarzyna Cieslik: Flying Fingers - String Sectionals, Chamber Music Coaching
Katarzyna Cieslik earned her Master’s Degree in Violin Performance and Pedagogy from the Chopin University of Music in Poland. For two decades, she was a violinist with the acclaimed Podlasie Philharmonic Orchestra, performing extensively across the globe from the U.K. to Russia, the U.S. (notably at Carnegie Hall), and China. As an orchestral musician, she collaborated with renowned composers and conductors such as Witold Lutosławski, Stanisław Skrowaczewski, and Krzysztof Penderecki.
Since relocating to the U.S. in 2015, Ms. Cieslik has combined her extensive orchestral experience with a deep passion for nurturing young musicians. She has taught at several music institutions, including the Miami Fine Arts Academy, Superior Academy of Music, the Community Arts Program, and Miami Music Project. She has served as Associate Conductor of Strings at Miami Arts Charter School and recently started directing the string ensemble at True North Academy.
She has been employed at the Frost Preparatory Department since 2017, where she has been engaged not only as violin instructor, but also as coach for the Advanced String Chamber Program, as well as founder and director of the String Ensemble at the Prep (STEP), providing students with orchestral training and regular performance opportunities across Miami. As a certified instructor of the Royal Conservatory of Music program and the Music Mind Games method, she regularly prepares her students for the RCM exams, where many of her students have received special recognition.
Beyond her teaching commitments, Ms. Cieslik remains an active orchestral performer, regularly appearing with regional ensembles such as the Miami Symphony Orchestra, Southwest Symphony, Boca Symphonia, South Florida Symphony Orchestra, Florida Chamber Orchestra, and Naples Opera.
Aileen Robertson: Suzuki Group Classes, Violin Sectionals, Musicianship and Music-Mind Games
Aileen Robertson was born in New York to a musical family. She and her sisters all played violin — Aileen started playing Suzuki violin at 3 years old — and her father provided piano accompaniment for impromptu family performances. These early experiences, along with later ensemble playing in orchestras and Suzuki group classes, instilled a lifelong love of music. Aileen’s goal as music teacher is to inspire this same joy and appreciation in young children and their families.
Aileen attended the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where she studied music education and vocal jazz performance. After graduation she began her career with the New York City Department of Education, teaching music in the South Bronx to underprivileged youth. Aileen and her husband later relocated to Miami, where she decided to focus her skills on early childhood music education. She became a registered Suzuki and Music Together instructor and opened her own Miami Suzuki School. Aileen had long dreamed of bringing Suzuki to a wider audience, she was thrilled when the Frost Prep Team asked her to join the program as Manager of Early Childhood Music in 2016, with the mission of developing a nurturing yet challenging program for students as young as a few months. She serves on the Board of the Suzuki Association of South Florida and is active in the national Suzuki community.
Aileen performs as a vocalist with local jazz ensembles and has recorded for various commercials and movies with 10k Islands Music House.
Redi Lupa: Flying Fingers - Young Beethovens, Piano Duet, Chamber Music Coaching
Albanian-born pianist Redi Llupa has distinguished himself by performing in prestigious venues in Europe, North and South America, and Asia. An avid advocate of contemporary repertoire, Llupa continuously collaborates with and performs music by living composers and has been the dedicatee of works by Aleksandër Peçi, Ermir Bejo, and Joseph Klein. Since 2015, he worked closely with Pulitzer Prize winning composer George Walker, becoming the first pianist to give the premiere performance of Walker’s complete piano sonatas in 2017. Dr. Llupa has appeared in various festivals including Festival Baltimore at UMBC, PIANODROM International Festival in Tirana, ReMusica International Festival in Pristina, James Madison Contemporary Music Festival in Virginia, and New Century New Voices in Vermont. Dr. Llupa has received guidance from phenomenal teachers over the years, including Nadjezhda Porodini, Alberto Miodini, Max Levinson, Menahem Pressler, and Santiago Rodriguez. Recent performances of note include the April 2024 concert with the National Radio-Television Orchestra of Albania, performing a monumental concerto by Albanian composer, Feim Ibrahimi, in collaboration with conductor Kanako Abe, and the world premiere of Joseph Klein’s Pathways IV: Rhymes and Spirals with Frost’s own Ensemble Ibis and conductor Shawn Crouch in April 2025.
Juan Andres Gomez: Flying Fingers - Young Mozarts Piano, Piano Duet, Chorus Accompaniment
Juan Andres Gomez is currently a Piano Instructor at the University of Miami’s Frost Preparatory Program. Growing up, music played an integral part in his life, from performing in recitals to singing in family gatherings. His music education, both formal and informal, gave him a chance to develop his love for music.
Raised in Miami, Florida, Juan Andres Gomez is a proud product of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. As a student at Maritime and Science Technology Academy, he performed, arranged, and directed the school’s Percussion Ensemble. In addition to his public education, he also attended the Frost Prep Advanced Program, where he refined his musicianship and piano performance skills. He later attended Florida International University’s Wertheim School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Education.
His extensive pedagogical career at Frost Prep has granted him the opportunity to impact many students’ lives through his love of music. If there's one thing Juan wants his students to leave his classroom with, it's having a love for music, so they can share it with the world.
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Begoña Alberdi: Flying Fingers - Young Mozarts Piano, Piano Duet
Begoña Alberdi graduated from the University of Miami in 2022 with a double major in Music Therapy and Psychology. She went to pursue her Psychology Master’s degree in Spain where she specialized in Early Child Intervention and graduated in 2023. She has been teaching piano for five years and mostly works with children on the Autism Spectrum, ADHD, and neurotypical students. Begoña’s passion lies in creating and fostering a fun and engaging environment for the students to learn, which will enhance a curious mind and encourage the students to continue learning music.
Andrea Ceballos: Zumba Kids - Aftercare
Andrea Ceballos is a Licensed ZUMBA® KIDS & KIDS JR. instructor originally from Venezuela. She is currently part of the Miami Children’s Museum aftercare program with her Zumba classes for the kids and has been teaching for over ten years. She is also a performer at several venues such as Life Time, the city of Miami Riverside Center employee wellness program and the Miami Dade County Public Schools Transportation wellness program. In the past, she has conducted numerous performances for the Miami Dade County Employee wellness program and the University of Miami wellness center. Her passion for teaching music driven classes is evident in every class she offers.
Tadao Hermida: Flying Fingers - String Sectional, Chamber Music Coaching
Born in Puebla City, Mexico, Tadao is a versatile musician who is very active in the South Florida musical scene. He plays regularly with several orchestras throughout South Florida and is a core member of the Orlando-based "Musiva" concert series. In recent years, Tadao was a featured musician with Natalia Lafourcade at the Rolling Stone en Español awards, was a soloist with the Frost Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Gerard Schwarz, and has played in the Opera Naples Festival and the Miami International Piano Festival orchestras. Tadao has been recently featured in recordings as a cello soloist in tracks by renowned popular music artists such as Carlos Rivera, Vanesa Martin, and Tainy.
Tadao began his cello studies with his father at the age of four and participated in masterclasses from musicians such as Yo-Yo Ma, Gustav Rivinius, and Eric Kim. Tadao most recently received his Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from the Frost School of Music, studying with Ross Harbaugh. Prior, he obtained his Bachelor of Music in cello performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, studying under Yehuda Hanani, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.
Young Mozarts - Eligibility:
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Must be entering 2nd - 5th grade (elementary school)
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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:
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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)
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Image orientation should be in landscape.
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Be sure to have a quiet space when recording.
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Upload your video to your Acceptd application.
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Please make sure to include your name, age, program you are auditioning for, and chosen repertoire in the video.
Young Beethovens - Eligibility:
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Must be entering 6th - 8th grade (middle school).
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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:
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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)
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Image orientation should be in landscape.
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Be sure to have a quiet space when recording.
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Upload your video to your Acceptd application.
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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:
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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.
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Scales and Arpeggios (or Triads) Choose 2 from the following: C, D, B-flat major - 2 octaves, hands together, quarter note = 60-80
Violin:
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Scales and Arpeggios: C, D, E-flat, and F major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80.
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Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16.
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A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.
Viola:
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Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, A-flat and B-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80.
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Etude No. 1 by Franz Wohlfahrt: mm. 1-16.
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A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.
Cello:
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Scales and Arpeggios: F, G, and A-flat major - 2 octaves, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
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A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 3 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.
Double bass:
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Scales and Arpeggios: B-flat major - 1 octave, detaché, quarter note = 60-80
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A repertoire choice from Suzuki Book 2 (or higher) or equivalent level of difficulty.
Wind and Percussion:
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Scales and Arpeggios: F, Bb, and F major 2 octaves (FBA Style), quarter note = 80.
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One composition from the FBA Solo and Ensemble List: Grade 3 or higher.
List can be accessed Here (You can search the FBA online music directory)
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9:00 - 10:00: Flying Fingers
10:10 - 11:10: Piano Duets / Orchestra / Suzuki Group Class
11:20: start gathering for lunch
12:30 - 1:10: Musicianship (Ear Training, Music Theory, Music History, Music Brain Games)
1:20 - 2:20: Virtuoso Chamber Music / Strings and Winds Sectionals / Sing Out! Chorus
2:30 - 3:15: Masterclasses / Workshops / Performances / Suzuki Fiddle Ensemble / 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, Suzuki Strings, 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!