Eastern Music Festival

2025 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Welcome to Eastern Music Festival. Your summer of learning, performance and growth starts here!

Founded in 1961, Eastern Music Festival is an internationally-renowned classical music festival located on the campus of Guilford College in Greensboro, North Carolina. Eastern Music Festival is an outstanding summer educational experience for talented, dedicated young artists. 

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FIVE-WEEK PROGRAMS: 

YOUNG ARTISTS ORCHESTRA PROGRAM - Ages 14-23 (cannot turn 24 prior to August 1)
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements for your instrument before submitting your audition materials.

PIANO PROGRAM - Ages 14+
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements for your instrument before submitting your audition materials.

CONDUCTING INSTITUTE SCHOLARS - Must be 18 or older
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

STRING FELLOWSHIPS – Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass – Must be between the ages of 23 and 33 (cannot turn 34 prior to August 1)
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

BASS CLARINET / CLARINET FELLOWSHIP – Must be between the ages of 23 and 33 (cannot turn 34 prior to August 1)
NOTE: Selected Fellow is REQUIRED to bring their own Bass Clarinet for use during the Festival.
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

CONTRABASSOON / BASSOON FELLOWSHIP – Must be between the ages of 23 and 33 (cannot turn 34 prior to August 1)
NOTE: Selected Fellow is REQUIRED to bring their own Contrabassoon for use during the Festival.
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials

TENOR TROMBONE FELLOWSHIP – Must be between the ages of 23 and 33 (cannot turn 34 prior to August 1)
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

PIANO FELLOWSHIPS – Must be between the ages of 23 and 33 (cannot turn 34 prior to August 1)
Dates: June 28-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

TWO-WEEK PROGRAMS:

EUPHONIUM TUBA INSTITUTE - Ages 14 to 17 (cannot turn 18 prior to August 1)
Dates: June 28-July 12, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

CLASSICAL GUITAR SUMMIT - Ages 14 or older
Dates: July 19-August 2, 2025
To Apply: Fill out an application and upload your video audition/application materials through Acceptd.
Application Deadline: February 19, 2025
Application Fee: $40 prior to January 1, 2025 and $80 thereafter
Refer to the audition requirements before submitting your materials.

For technical difficulties or trouble uploading your video, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

If you have any questions about Eastern Music Festival and the application process, please contact Dr. Melissa Edwards, Director of Education at (336) 333-7450 x. 227 or admissions@easternmusicfestival.org.