The SMA application is now closed and will re-open in December or January for summer 2026!
Program Information
Duration: 3 weeks
Dates: July 12, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Application Opens: Around January 1, 2026
Tuition, Room, and Board: Estimated at $5,900-$6,000
Ages: 14-18, this program is available to students who are entering grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
Overview: This Academy offers music students the opportunity to work with renowned Ithaca College faculty in a challenging yet supportive environment. Students will participate in large ensembles, chamber ensembles, masterclasses, and an array of music related experiences to prepare students to enter college, while earning credit.
Application
Required Materials:
- Online Application
- Includes personal information
- Video performance
- Non-refundable application fee ($50)
Dates and Deadlines:
- December/January : Application opens.
- February 1: Deadline for early application discount ($200).
- April 1: Regular application deadline (applications submitted after this will be accepted on a space-available basis).
- June 1: All forms (if not submitted before) & final payment due.
Notification
Applicants will be notified of acceptance via e-mail and will be admitted on a rolling basis until each ensemble is filled. Upon acceptance, a $500 tuition deposit is due. Payment in full must be received by June 1. Financial aid is available for qualifying families, by completing the form within Campminder.