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We are now accepting applications for this summer’s intensive 12-day IN-PERSON residency, July 20 through July 31, 2023, for violinists, violists, cellists, pianists and vocalists. Tuition is $1,550. We consider financial assistance for those who need it.
The application deadline has been extended to Monday, May 1, 2023.
STEP 1: Complete the online form below or download the application form.
STEP 2: Send in the $75 nonrefundable application fee. Pay online here, call using your credit card at 800.843.0778 or send check payable to “Close Encounters With Music — Berkshire High Peaks Festival” to our mailing address.
STEP 3: If you are a first-time applicant, please email us a link showing a sample of your playing or send a CD or DVD to our mailing address.
MAILING ADDRESS:
Berkshire High Peaks Festival
PO Box 34
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Important Information
Festival Dates: Thursday, July 20 – Monday, July 31, 2023
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until April 3rd. Space is Limited.
Admission Results: TBA
Non-refundable application fee: $75
Tuition: $1,550.00. Includes: 3 private lessons over the course of the festival, participate in master classes by our faculty and guests, enjoy discussions by prominent composers, renowned pedagogues and public relations professionals who will look at the past, present and beyond the Coronavirus universe to chart what might be the course of classical music. You may pay the tuition here.