Killington Music Festival

2010 SUMMER RESIDENCY • Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano
6-Week Program • June 20 - July 30, 2010

For six weeks each summer the Killington Music Festival brings together aspiring young musicians and a nurturing internationally accomplished faculty. With the beauty of the Green Mountains as a backdrop the Festival allows dedicated students to focus on their musical growth through solo and chamber music study, master classes and frequent student concerts. The limited enrollment and collegial atmosphere of the festival assures personal attention for each student.

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SCHEDULE

Beginning on June 20th and ending on July 30th the typical students weekly schedule includes daily individual practice, two hours of chamber music rehearsal, 2 weekly chamber music coachings, one weekly private lesson and one weekly studio class. Faculty and guest artists give master classes and workshops nearly every day.

There are also many unscheduled learning opportunities. It is not unusual to hear impromptu late-night reading groups or extra rehearsals. The relaxed, communal atmosphere means that faculty and students often eat and socialize together, sharing insight, experience and advice.

What sets the Killington Music Festival apart are the numerous student performance opportunities, concerts at Killington and the surrounding region and master classes.

* Please note: students may also participate in the string orchestra, an ad hoc ensemble led by faculty member Max Levinson.

STUDENT LIFE
Festival participants include high school, college and graduate students and young professionals. Housing is in a cluster of inns located within a three-minute walk of each other.

The inns, which are part of the greater Killington resort area, feature swimming pools and other facilities. While the practice and study schedule is rigorous, the Festival staff also organizes a wide variety of recreational activities including hikes, informal team sports, shopping trips and movie outings.

Unfortunately not all students can be guaranteed a roommate. If you have a roommate preference, be sure to state this on your application.

DATES & ADMISSION INFORMATION
All prospective students must complete an application form and mail it with a non-refundable application fee of $65. Applications should be received by March 1, 2010 - DEADLINE EXTENDED. Applications received after that date will be considered on a space-available basis.

Applicants must submit an audition tape containing 15-20 minutes of playing time and a letter of recommendation from their major teacher.

>> Residency Application - Click here to download. Deadline has been extended.

Instruments of Study
6-Week Program

June 20 - July 30, 2010
Cost: $4,850* + $65 application fee


Tuition includes lodging, 3 meals a day, all lessons and classes.

*Piano students will be charged an additional cartage and tuning fee of $200.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE
$65 application fee: must be sent with application (non-refundable).
$250 due April 1
$2,700 due May 1
$1,900 due June 1

In addition to the tuition each student must pay a lodging deposit payable to the Inn on arrival. The deposit will be retuned in full at the end of the Festival if there are no damage assessments and no additional charges outstanding. Students requesting additional private lessons may make arrangements with the Festival by calling
802.773.4003.

Scholarship assistance is available, but it is limited.
Please investigate your local community (religious groups, schools, arts, civic organizations such as Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions, etc & private donors) for alternate sources of financial aid.

For a Financial Aid application please click here. All Financial Aid applications must be submitted by March 1, 2010 for consideration and must be accompanied by an application and the application fee.

GETTING HERE
The Killington Music Festival is located in the heart of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Please note that when travelling via plane, be aware that Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional Airport is the closest airport to us, and Cape Air flies from Boston with seamless connections from over 15 jetBlue cities.

 

 

 

Photos Courtesy of Albert J. Marro / Rutland Herald
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