Ascent International Cello & Chamber Music Festivals

• 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.