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

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Orchestral Performances
Notable conductors lead the Academy Festival Orchestra in a series of concerts for appreciative audiences.
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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 including Jessie Montgomery, Christopher Cerrone, Anthony Cheung, Derek Bermel and others.

Chamber Orchestra
Work with Anthony Parnther in a special chamber program.

Opera Performances
Play in a fully-staged opera production of La bohème conducted by Met Opera's Daniela Candillari.

Duo Competition
Winners each receive $5,000 and have a work commissioned on their behalf to premiere in recital
Wellness Program
Resources include exercise, yoga, counseling, and performance medicine
2023 Instrumental Application & Audition Information
For admissions inquiries, please email admissions@musicacademy.org
The 2023 application season is now closed
February 1, 2023
Audition process: Instrumental auditions are by video-upload within the online application. Visit the Application Link for detailed audition repertoire requirements by studio.
The Music Academy requires all administration, faculty, fellows, and other constituents on campus to provide proof of COVID vaccination.