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Ravinia's Steans Institute is an international destination for exceptional musical talent, cultivating the next generation of classical and jazz musicians. Our world-renowned programs empower emerging professional classical pianists and string players, classical singers, composers, and jazz instrumentalists to refine their craft, collaborate with peers, and elevate their musicianship to new heights. The Steans Institute provides more than artistic training–we are a community where talent meets opportunity, and passion becomes performance.
There is no fee to apply to any Steans Institute programs. Accepted artists receive a full tuition-free fellowship including accommodations, meal service, and intercampus transportation.
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2026 Application Deadlines: all applications due by 6:00 PM Central / 7:00 PM Eastern
- Singers — September 30, 2025
- Piano & Strings: Collaborative Piano — December 10, 2025
- Piano & Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano — January 15, 2026
- Bridges Composition Competition — January 15, 2026
- Jazz — January 15, 2026