
Ascent International Cello & Chamber Music Festivals
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Cello Festival: June 9- June 15, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music
Chamber Music Festival: June 23- July 13, 2024 at Western Reserve Academy in Hudson, OH
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
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: $3870 Includes double occupancy room and board provided, single room available for an additional charge
Off-campus Tuition: $3270 includes lunch provided at WRA, off-campus participants will be required to be on campus daily for chamber rehearsals and coaching in addition to lessons and studio class.
Cello Festival Tuition:
On-campus Tuition: $1270 Includes room and board provided in dorm on the campus of the University of Cincinnati.
Off-campus Tuition: $970, tuition only, no meals provided. Daily attendance required.
For application questions, please contact the admissions team at admissions@ascentmusic.org
We look forward to reviewing your application for the summer of 2024!