Advanced Program auditions will be accepted between January 3rd and February 15th, 2026.

January 3: Audition submissions accepted

February 15: Audition submission deadline

February 25: Advanced Program acceptance notification

March 2: Registration opens for all programs

Please note: There is no longer a rolling admissions process.

Designed for the highly motivated student, this two-week session provides a more intensive study routine than the Student Institute. Students must be at least at the level of violin Book 7 or cello Book 6. There is a limit of 24 violinists and 12 cellists. 

The schedule includes the following:

  • five one-hour masterclass lessons
  • five half-hour piano coaching sessions
  • daily repertory class
  • daily technique class with emphasis on scales, arpeggio series, shifting, double-stop studies, various bow strokes, and practice techniques
  • daily performance class
  • daily orchestra rehearsal 

Students enrolled in the advanced repertoire program will be expected to practice between two and three hours each day, depending on the age and level of the individual. Each student should prepare solo material that will form the basis for coaching sessions at the institute. New solo material may also be presented. 

AUDITION SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Students must submit a video of two contrasting movements or pieces.