HOW TO APPLY
Chautauqua welcomes applications from talented students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin or religious background. Admission is by application and audition for full-term students. Be sure to indicate your preference as to audition site. Admission decisions and scholarship awards are made by March 1 for the Voice Program, after March 30 for the Piano Program and by March 31 for the Instrumental Program. Admission results will be emailed to the address on the student's application. No decision will be released until the applicant’s file is complete and the non-refundable application fee of $40 is paid.
General Instructions
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Please complete the application, financial aid, and instructor recommendation forms and read the specific requirements for the Instrumental, Piano and Voice Programs carefully.
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Scholarships are awarded only to students enrolled for, and who will participate fully in, the entire term of any program in the Chautauqua Music Festival.
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Applicants for full-term programs must be enrolled in or recently graduated from music studies at the time of application. Professional musicians are not eligible for admission or financial aid.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
In 2009, the Chautauqua Institution awarded direct scholarship aid to 95 percent of the students in the Music Festival. Only students applying for the full seven weeks of the program may apply for scholarships. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of talent. Years of study and financial need are important secondary criteria.
