how to apply
SUMMER MUSIC SCHOOL
JUNE 22 - AUGUST 12, 2024 | SHELTER ISLAND, NY
A seven-week immersive summer camp for gifted string players, under the guidance of world-class artist-faculty in an idyllic setting. Violinists, violists and cellists ages 12-18 are welcome to apply. Learn more about the Summer Music School
Applications are now closed for Summer 2024.
SMS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS +
- Open to young students of the violin, viola, and cello ages 12-18 as of the first day of camp
- Applications are now closed for Summer 2024.
- Submit up to four (4) video samples in your application
The admissions office suggests several samples that demonstrate a variety of styles and skills, decided in consultation with the applicant’s teacher. The repertoire is open-ended for violists and cellists. Violinists are asked not to submit performances of Bach E Major Partita and Shostakovich Concerto. Piano or orchestral accompaniment is required for all concerto submissions. Audio-only recordings are not acceptable.
- Applicants are required to introduce themselves and the piece they are about to play in each application video, or may submit a Personal Announcement video introducing all your submissions
- Submit non-refundable application fee of $95 ($75 if submitted by 12/16/2023)
- Tuition for the 2024 program is $8,200. Students who wish to apply for financial aid are required to submit the Online Application for Financial Aid 2
FAQs for Applicants | Send questions to info@perlmanmusicprogram.org.
CHAMBER MUSIC WORKSHOP
May 25 - June 16, 2024 | SHELTER ISLAND, NY
An immersive chamber music experience under the guidance of world-class artist-faculty in an idyllic setting. Violinists, violists, cellists, pianists, and ensembles over the age of 18 are welcome to apply for Summer of 2024, May 25-June 16. Learn more about the Chamber Music Workshop
Applications are now closed for 2024.
CMW APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS +
- Open to young artists of the violin, viola, cello, piano, and ensembles
- Applications are now closed for 2024.
- Submit up to three (3) video samples in your application, plus your chamber excerpt (or two full works for ensembles) and personal announcement video (one for each member if applying as an ensemble).
Requirements for Individuals:
All individual applicants must include the following video recordings (audio-only is not accepted): - Chamber excerpt (specified below)
- One movement of a solo piece, preferably the first movement of a concerto
- At least one movement of a chamber work
- A personal announcement video
Personal Announcement Videos:
In your personal announcement video, please introduce yourself and answer the following question: "What do you think is the most important thing about playing chamber music in your life?"
Excerpt Videos:
Individual applicants are required to submit an excerpt video recording (of your part alone, not with a group) as follows:
VIOLIN: Haydn Opus 77, No. 2, mvt III. Andante, measure 1-22 (end on 2nd beat, no repeats). Excerpt refers to the first violin part.
VIOLA: Brahms Opus 18, mvt. II. Andante, ma moderato, beginning to measure 9 & measure 17 (with pick-up) to measure 24 (beat 2). Excerpt refers to the first viola part.
CELLO: Haydn Opus 77. No. 2, mvt III. Andante, measure 74-91 (no repeat)
PIANO: Haydn, Hob. XV:28 (E Major), mvt. I, Allegro moderato, beginning to measure 20 (end on fermata)
Please note these requirements may vary year to year, and cannot be guaranteed for subsequent admissions cycles.
IF you have applied to the CMW before, please do not submit videos from previous auditions/applications.
Requirements for Ensembles:
Ensemble applicants (groups of three or more players, with emphasis on piano trios and string quartets) should designate one member of the group to act as primary contact, and complete the questionnaire using their personal information. Upon acceptance to the program, the remaining members will submit their information.
Pre-formed ensembles are asked to submit: - Two complete works of contrasting styles
- A personal announcement video for each member of the group
Personal Announcment Videos:
In your personal announcement video, please introduce yourself and answer the following question: "What do you think is the most important thing about playing chamber music in your life?"
Please send any questions to info@perlmanmusicprogram.org.
- Submit non-refundable application fee of $95 ($75 if submitted by 1/2/2024)
- Tuition is discounted to $500, representing a partial room and board fee.1
FAQs for Applicants | Send questions to info@perlmanmusicprogram.org.