The Third G.Gershwin International Music Competition 2017 focuses on education and development, providing master class opportunities for highly talented college, graduate and emerging professional musicians. Master classes with Gershwin International Competition Jury Members are designed to provide a productive and enriching professional experience to all who participate.
Master classes are held during competition week, but operate independently from the competition itself. Competition participants and audience members are encouraged to observe the competition rounds in between master class sessions.

Three pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Prof. Michael Bulychev-Okser,
Founder/Artistic Director of G.Gershwin International Music Competition.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public piano lessons, which focus on solo repertoire.

Three vocalists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Olga Makarina.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public vocal lessons, which focus on bel canto operatic repertoire.

Three vocalists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by President of the Talents of the World, David Gvinianidze.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public vocal lessons, which focus on vocal technique and career opportunities.

Three violinists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Prof. Sumiko Tajihi.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public violin lessons, which focus on solo violin repertoire.

Three pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Dorian Leljak.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public piano lessons, which focus on piano solo repertoire.

Three flutists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by the world renowned flutist, Patrick Dillery.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public flute lessons, which focus on flute sound quality and technique

Three pianists are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by Prof. Daniel Pollack.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public piano lessons, which focus on piano solo repertoire, including the secrets of the old Russian piano school.

Three brass instrument performers are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by the world-renowned band leader, Rafael Ramiro.
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public lessons, which focus on brass solo repertoire.

Three chamber ensembles are chosen from the field of candidates to participate in this Masterclass, taught by the Golden baton of South America, Maestro Gerardo Estrada Martínez
Candidates who have been pre-selected will perform, and students, music educators and general public audiences are welcome to observe these public chamber music presentation, which will focus on chamber music repertoire.