Piano Fest – the summer retreat for pianists and piano teachers at St. Mary’s College of Maryland – returns July 8-11 for classes and recitals for the public.  Led by St. Mary’s College faculty pianists Eliza Garth, Brian Ganz, and Beverly Babcock, Piano Fest 2011 will offer four days of music-making and sharing for pianists, piano teachers, and piano students of a broad range of abilities, ages, and interests.  Included are master classes, lessons, faculty and student performances, and opportunities to enjoy the campus. For more information, contact Eliza Garth, director. For schedule details, visit Piano Fest online. Piano Fest events take place in Auerbach Auditorium, St. Mary’s Hall, and are free and open to the public.