Now entering its fifth year, the Playhouse Project invites gifted high school students to interact with an artist of national repute. For the forth year, we are thrilled to have renown conductor, Geoffrey Simon holding the baton in our Master Class program.

The Playhouse Project masterclass runs over two days and is structured so that each of the Young Artists gets the opportunity to perform and work with Geoffrey Simon one on one. The sharing of knowledge and expertise is intended to guide and inspire young musicians who come to the Playhouse. Each masterclass is in front of an audience made up of other students, educators, parents and community members, making the insightful comments and analysis valuable for everyone in attendance. Simon's flair for entertainment and humor adds a great sense of joy and fun to the masterclass.

The Elizabeth Brockman Award in Classical Music

The centerpiece of the Playhouse Project is The Elizabeth Brockman Award in Classical Music. The award includes a benefit concert at the Playhouse and presentation of two grants of $1,000 each. The grants are awarded to two high school students studying on the South Fork. They are selected on the basis of the Master Class.