Apply to Participate

Thank you for your interest in the Summer Music Festival. The interest form and registration can be completed on the Summer Programs website at Choate Rosemary Hall. Please note that the school's multi-step application process must be started by July 11 at the latest, and completed shortly thereafter.

*** ONLINE APPLICATION ***

Selecting Your Sessions

We recognize that each student that applies to our program has unique needs, and we strive to serve players of all ages and ability levels regardless of their background. If you are unsure about what level of courses to participate in, please reach out to our Festival Director. In some cases, this means that students of exceptional ability and/or need will receive scheduling assistance to best serve their personal growth and overall festival experience, beyond the static definitions of our published class descriptions. Our mission as educators is to seek a seamless integration of artistic experiences for all students in a supportive and nurturing environment that promotes creativity, equality, diversity, and access.

Feedback, but No Auditions

While no auditions are required to participate in SMF 2021, if you would like some feedback on your playing and suggestions on what level of sessions to attend, we're happy to hear you play. Feel free to send a recent video of your playing to the festival co-directors Mr. and Mrs. Wie at gwie@choate.edu and cwie@choate.edu, and they will review it together with the instrumental faculty and provide you recommendations as needed.

Tuition

The following are the tuition rates for the 2021 Festival.

Week-Long Program Tuition - $325 (USD)

Our innovative technology team allows us to present quality programs
online at a very reasonable cost compared to similar festivals of our size.
Consequently, no financial aid or scholarships are available.

Location

All courses for the Summer Music Festival in 2021 will be delivered online using a variety of communication technologies, including software for videoconferencing, low-latency audio, and learning management systems. We will be presenting an in-person residential festival in the Arts complex at Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, Connecticut, USA in 2022!