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Cello Festival: June 19 - June 25, 2023
Chamber Music Festival: June 25 - July 15, 2023
Admissions Deadlines:
- February 1- Priority application and audition materials due. Applications accepted on a rolling basis after this date until all spaces are filled.
- Early March - Admission notifications emailed to priority applicants
- April 1 - Tuition reservation due
- May 15 - Forms, Tuition Balance
COVID-19 Protocols: We will be following the COVID protocols set in place for visitors at the time of the festival by the University of Cincinnati, for the latest info check here
Program Definitions:
Cello & Chamber Dual App: Cellists wishing to apply for both festivals (discounted app fee for both)
Cello Festival: Cellists wishing to apply to only Cello Festival
Piano: Pianists wishing to apply to the Chamber Music Festival
Strings: Violinists, violists, and cellists wishing to apply to only the Chamber Music Festival
Video Guidelines can be accessed after choosing the program you are applying for.
Chamber Festival Tuition and Housing:
On-campus Tuition: $3400 Includes room and board provided in air-conditioned single dorm on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.
Off-campus Tuition: $2100 Includes daily lunch in the University of Cincinnati dining hall.
Cello Festival Tuition:
On-campus Tuition: $1100 Includes room and board provided in air-conditioned single dorm on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.
Off-campus Tuition: $700 Includes daily lunch in the University of Cincinnati dining hall.
For application questions, please contact the admissions team at admissions@ascentmusic.org
We look forward to reviewing your application for the summer of 2023!