What ages are eligible to apply?
The Academy is open to students ages:
Who is eligible for the Fellowship Program?
The Academy's Fellowship Program will chose a select number of graduating high school seniors and college students ages 17 and up enrolled in a Music Degree program.
Music Degree programs include Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music, Minor in Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, Performance Degree, and Artist Diploma. Those not chosen for the Fellowship Program will be given the opportunity to attend the Academy as an Academy Student.
Which instruments may apply?
The Academy is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) and pianists for 2019. Winds, brass and percussion divisions are being considered for future years.
Can I attend the Academy for more than one instrument?
Currently students can only apply for and attend the Academy for their primary instrument.
What levels may apply?
The minimum level requirement for string players is Suzuki Book 4. String players should be comfortable with sight-reading and shifting to at least third position to fully participate in daily orchestra rehearsals. Pianists must be able to perform a movement of a Beethoven Sonata (excluding Op. 49), or an equivalent thereof.
Are international students eligible to apply?
Yes, international students may and are encouraged to apply to the Academy for the Academy and Fellowship Programs only.
The Academy is open to students ages:
- 12 to 30 for Academy Students
- 18 to 30 for Fellowship Students
- 24 to 35 for Counselors
- 18 and older for Adult Auditor Program
Who is eligible for the Fellowship Program?
The Academy's Fellowship Program will chose a select number of graduating high school seniors and college students ages 17 and up enrolled in a Music Degree program.
Music Degree programs include Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, Master of Music, Minor in Music, Doctor of Musical Arts, Performance Degree, and Artist Diploma. Those not chosen for the Fellowship Program will be given the opportunity to attend the Academy as an Academy Student.
Which instruments may apply?
The Academy is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) and pianists for 2019. Winds, brass and percussion divisions are being considered for future years.
Can I attend the Academy for more than one instrument?
Currently students can only apply for and attend the Academy for their primary instrument.
What levels may apply?
The minimum level requirement for string players is Suzuki Book 4. String players should be comfortable with sight-reading and shifting to at least third position to fully participate in daily orchestra rehearsals. Pianists must be able to perform a movement of a Beethoven Sonata (excluding Op. 49), or an equivalent thereof.
Are international students eligible to apply?
Yes, international students may and are encouraged to apply to the Academy for the Academy and Fellowship Programs only.