LOCATION AND DATES
Where is the Chloé Trevor Music Academy located?
The 2018 Academy will take place at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX. Nacogdoches is 2 hours and a half hours north of Houston and 3 hours east of Dallas.
What if I am flying to the Academy?
Charter buses will be available to pick up students at select airports to bring them to the Academy. Schedules will be included in the information packets that will be sent after payment has been completed.
What are the dates?
The 2018 Academy will run from July 29th to August 11th.
The 2018 Academy will take place at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, TX. Nacogdoches is 2 hours and a half hours north of Houston and 3 hours east of Dallas.
What if I am flying to the Academy?
Charter buses will be available to pick up students at select airports to bring them to the Academy. Schedules will be included in the information packets that will be sent after payment has been completed.
What are the dates?
The 2018 Academy will run from July 29th to August 11th.
ELIGIBILITY
What ages are eligible to apply?
The Academy is open to students ages 12 through college. The Pre-College division will include ages 12-18. The Academy's Fellowship Program will chose a select number of college students ages 18 and up enrolled in a Music Degree program to attend.
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.
Which program do I apply to if I am a graduating high school senior enrolled in a college music degree program for Fall 2018?
You may apply to either the pre-college program or the Fellowship Program.
Which instruments may apply?
The Academy is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) and pianists for 2018. 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 3. 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!
The Academy is open to students ages 12 through college. The Pre-College division will include ages 12-18. The Academy's Fellowship Program will chose a select number of college students ages 18 and up enrolled in a Music Degree program to attend.
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.
Which program do I apply to if I am a graduating high school senior enrolled in a college music degree program for Fall 2018?
You may apply to either the pre-college program or the Fellowship Program.
Which instruments may apply?
The Academy is open to string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) and pianists for 2018. 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 3. 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!
TUITION AND SCHOLARSHIPS
How much is tuition?
Tuition for the Academy is $1000.
Will housing be provided?
Room and Board will be available for students for the duration of the Academy for $475.
Do local students need to pay for Room and Board?
Students living in Nacogdoches are encouraged to stay on campus during the Academy, but it is not required. Local students not staying on campus will be given the option to purchase a meal plan.
Will scholarships be available?
Scholarships will be available for pre-college students based on financial need. Students must apply for scholarship when filling out the online application and not after being admitted.
College students accepted into the Academy's Fellowship Program will be given full scholarships.
Pre-formed chamber groups (excluding duos) will be eligible for a discounted tuition rate.
More information on the scholarship application process will be available soon.
Tuition for the Academy is $1000.
Will housing be provided?
Room and Board will be available for students for the duration of the Academy for $475.
Do local students need to pay for Room and Board?
Students living in Nacogdoches are encouraged to stay on campus during the Academy, but it is not required. Local students not staying on campus will be given the option to purchase a meal plan.
Will scholarships be available?
Scholarships will be available for pre-college students based on financial need. Students must apply for scholarship when filling out the online application and not after being admitted.
College students accepted into the Academy's Fellowship Program will be given full scholarships.
Pre-formed chamber groups (excluding duos) will be eligible for a discounted tuition rate.
More information on the scholarship application process will be available soon.
CHLOÉ TREVOR MUSIC ACADEMY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
A select number of college students will be chosen to participate in the Academy's Fellowship Program. These students will be chosen from an extensive application process that will take into account performance level, personality, and mentoring capabilities. These students will be required to fulfill Fellowship duties that may include coaching sectionals, stage managing, and more in exchange for full scholarship. Fellowship students will rehearse and perform in a conductorless chamber ensemble led by Chloé Trevor.
APPLICATION PROCESS
How do I apply?
You apply by filling out the online application on the Registration Page.
When are applications due?
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM CST on April 15th, 2018. Registration deadlines can be found under Registration.
Do I have to audition?
Students will be required to send a recent video (via YouTube or Dropbox link) to determine level, seatings, and chamber music placement (if selected). Video does not determine enrollment for pre-college students and may be sent separately from application but no later than 11:59 PM CST on May 31st, 2018.
Fellowship applicants will be accepted based off of the level of the performance on the video, written essays, and possible phone or Skype interview.
When do I find out if I've been accepted to the Academy?
Acceptance letters will be sent out beginning April 1, 2018.
You apply by filling out the online application on the Registration Page.
When are applications due?
Applications must be received by 11:59 PM CST on April 15th, 2018. Registration deadlines can be found under Registration.
Do I have to audition?
Students will be required to send a recent video (via YouTube or Dropbox link) to determine level, seatings, and chamber music placement (if selected). Video does not determine enrollment for pre-college students and may be sent separately from application but no later than 11:59 PM CST on May 31st, 2018.
Fellowship applicants will be accepted based off of the level of the performance on the video, written essays, and possible phone or Skype interview.
When do I find out if I've been accepted to the Academy?
Acceptance letters will be sent out beginning April 1, 2018.
DURING THE ACADEMY
What classes will be included?
The Academy will feature a string orchestra, masterclasses, private and group lessons, chamber music, recitals, conducting, theory, eurythmics, and social media usage for musicians.
Will all students get private lessons?
All students will have private and/or group lessons with our fantastic faculty members.
Do all students have to play in orchestra?
All string players are required to play in orchestra and the final concert on August 11th.
Do all students have to participate in chamber music?
Not all students are required to participate in chamber music. The application will give you the option to request placement in a chamber group. Pre-formed chamber groups (not including duos) are also eligible to apply for a discounted tuition rate.
Will all students perform in masterclasses?
Not all students will perform in masterclasses, however the Academy will include as many students as possible.
Will all students perform in recitals?
Not all students will perform in recitals but the Academy will choose as many as possible. Performers will be chosen from audition videos so it is a good idea to send in a video of the piece you wish to perform.
The Academy will feature a string orchestra, masterclasses, private and group lessons, chamber music, recitals, conducting, theory, eurythmics, and social media usage for musicians.
Will all students get private lessons?
All students will have private and/or group lessons with our fantastic faculty members.
Do all students have to play in orchestra?
All string players are required to play in orchestra and the final concert on August 11th.
Do all students have to participate in chamber music?
Not all students are required to participate in chamber music. The application will give you the option to request placement in a chamber group. Pre-formed chamber groups (not including duos) are also eligible to apply for a discounted tuition rate.
Will all students perform in masterclasses?
Not all students will perform in masterclasses, however the Academy will include as many students as possible.
Will all students perform in recitals?
Not all students will perform in recitals but the Academy will choose as many as possible. Performers will be chosen from audition videos so it is a good idea to send in a video of the piece you wish to perform.
HELPING HAND
I'm not a student but I would like to support the Academy. What can I do to help?
The Academy has big plans, but we DO need your help, so thank you!
The Academy has big plans, but we DO need your help, so thank you!
You may make contributions to the Chloé Trevor Music Academy Scholarship Fund through the PayPal donation button below. Thank you for giving!
The Chloé Trevor Music Academy is part of "Chloé Trevor Music International" which is a qualified non-profit organization under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), and contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.
The Chloé Trevor Music Academy is part of "Chloé Trevor Music International" which is a qualified non-profit organization under the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), and contributions are tax deductible to the extent provided by law.