Info and Support

Each year, we stage concerts for pianists hailing from the United States and around the world. While on campus, guest artists offer masterclasses in which students perform and receive critique. These masterclasses are open to the public. Performers range from young professionals emerging onto the world stage to seasoned artists with long-established careers. 

They are role models to our students and a source of cultural entertainment for our community. The concerts take place in our historic, newly restored Sottile Theatre. Funded entirely by donations and ticket sales, the performances are offered to the community at affordable prices and are free for youth under the age of 18. Proceeds from ticket sales and donations ensure the longevity of the program and support educational opportunities for our students.  

Patrons of the International Piano Series not only enjoy world-class concerts and meeting artists from around the world, their generosity has a direct impact on piano students at the College of Charleston School of the Arts and our community. For more information email Tiffany Gammell, IPS Program Director.

Ways to give:

  • Mail a check made out to International Piano Series to: Attn: Tiffany Gammell, Music Department, College of Charleston, 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424
  • Credit Card: Make your gift here (Under "Designation" select "Other" and under "How Would You Like to Direct Your Donation" type "International Piano Series - R215") 

INTERNATIONAL PIANO SERIES PATRON PROGRAM LEVELS

Prelude: $100-$249

  •  Recognition on the International Piano Series website and in the program

Nocturne: $250-$499

  •  Recognition on the International Piano Series website and in the program
  •  Invited to post-concert receptions with guest artists, faculty and students
  •  Reserved seating at IPS concerts

Etude: $500-$999

  • All benefits above, plus
  • Two Season Tickets
  • Invitation to special season preview in May
Waltz: $1,000-$2,499
  • All benefits above, plus
  • An honorary Visionary membership in the Friends of the School of the Arts which includes invitations to special events including a dinner at the Dean’s home with faculty and special guests
  • Invitation to one special event during the season highlighting students, IPS artists or an in-home musicale 

Ballade: $2,500-$4,999

  • All benefits above, plus
  • ¼ page recognition or advertisement in one program

Sonata: $5,000-$9,999

  • All benefits above, plus
  • ½ page recognition or advertisement in one program
  • Invitation to a private dinner with the Director of Piano Studies and Chair of the Music Department

Concerto: $10,000 and above

  •  All benefits above, plus
  •  Exclusive sponsorship of one season concert