Applications for Colorado Chamber Music Institute

How to Apply

Students must be between the age of 13 and 18 years as of June 1st and play Violin, Viola, Cello, Guitar or Flute. Minimum performance levels for trained applicants are as follows: (your student does NOT need to know this specific piece but, rather, be of similar development level. This piece merely acts to as a “measuring stick” to know what level of development is neccessary. Please consult with your teacher.)

Application Deadlines

Early Decision: Applications are due by February 25th. Early Decision applicants will be notified by March 1st. If accepted, initial payment and all registration forms are due within 15 days. All Early Decision students save $250.00 if paid within this 15 day period. (Payment plans are available.)

Regular Decision: Applications are due by March 15th. Finalists will be notified by April 1st. If accepted, initial payment and all registration forms are due within 15 days. (Payment plans are available.) Late Applications (after March 15th) will be accepted and considered on a case by case basis.

Your completed application should include links to YouTube videos (click here for more info about video auditions) of the student performing memorized songs. Songs can be in Music Theater or Classical style. Both songs can be in English or one in a foreign language.

We will email a recommendation form to each teacher you list on your application. Applications will only be considered complete when the recommendations are returned to us. Finalists must submit the Registration Form and tuition fee by April 15 or their spot will be forfeited. Payment plans are available.

Tuition

Tuition: $2,550 includes all coachings, meals, lodging, and activities at our 7 day/8 night institute at Beaver Creek Resort. Payment plans are available.

Questions: info@coloradovocal.org or call 303-476-4330

CCMI is an audition-based program specifically designed to nurture the development of high school instrumentalists. Students (incoming 9th graders through recent high school graduates, ages 13-18) will have private lessons, chamber coachings, chamber music seminars, yoga, and more!

We are fortunate to have on board as our resident artists, Stephanie Skor, Kirsti Petraborg, and Rosa Thompson-Vieira from the Twin-Cities based Lux String Quartet! (www.luxstringquartet.com) Violinist Stephanie Skor, Violist Kirsti Petraborg, and Cellist Rosa Thompson-Vieira bring a wealth of performing and coaching knowledge to our team, all accepted applicants will get a chance to work closely with them throughout the week.

Video Auditions

Please submit a video with:

Please click here to download directions for posting audition videos to YouTube

Tips When Recording:

Before Sending in Your Video/Application

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