Ready for a life-changing summer?
The Summer Festival is uniquely curated to the success of each fellow. Our goal is to get you on stage as much as possible plus provide you with all the tools and inspiration you need off-stage to help you realize your goals and leave here an even better musician and more empowered and equipped to make a positive impact in classical music and beyond.
Be immersed doing what you love in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, surrounded by an enthusiastic and caring community committed to your success.
Training & Performance Opportunities

Lessons & Masterclasses
Work with the best in the industry in private lessons, public masterclasses, and side-by-side in concert.

Chamber
Chamber Music Programs
Opportunities include the String Quartet Seminar, Faculty and Fellow side-by-side, and Fellow Chamber Music Intensive
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Guest Composers
Perform commissioned works by exciting composers

Chamber Orchestra
Work with Xian Zhang in a special chamber program.

Opera Performances
Play in a fully-staged opera production of Carmen conducted by Met Opera's Daniela Candillari.
Wellness Program
Resources include exercise, yoga, counseling, and performance medicine
2024 Instrumental Application & Audition Information
Audition process: Instrumental auditions are by video-upload within the online application. Visit the Application Link for detailed audition repertoire requirements by studio.