Apply to the Festival

• Review information about each program, including audition requirements:
  • Senior Program (June 28 - July 26)
  • Fellowship Program (June 28 - July 26)
  • Junior Program (July 19 - August 2)
• Gather application materials (applies to all programs):
  • List of past repertoire (both solo and chamber), experiences and competitions/awards
  • Audition videos (audition guidelines below)
• Application timeline
  • Priority application deadline for all programs: January 15 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; priority application fee: $99
  • Application deadline for all programs: February 1* at 11:59 PM Pacific Time; application fee after January 15: $110
  • *Applications received after February 1 will be considered on a space-available basis.
• Determine if you will apply for need-based financial aid so you can gather
  • US applicants will be asked to submit tax returns
  • Non-US applicants should download and complete GMCMF's alternate documentation form, which will be uploaded on the application, and will also be asked to submit supporting financial documentation.

Click here to read more Frequently Asked Questions about the application process.

• Before you begin your application, please add 'admissions@gmcmf.org' and 'info@gmcmf.org' to your email contacts to prevent important communications going to your spam folder.

For any application questions, please contact us.

Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival is a proud partner with Equity Arc's Common Application for Summer Study.

All audition recordings must meet the following criteria:

• Audition recordings must present two contrasting works representative of your solo playing
  • Those applying for the Senior & Junior program must submit at least 12 minutes of music
  • Those applying for the Fellowship Program must submit at least 15 minutes of music
• An example of two contrasting works could be a fast movement of a concerto or a showpiece and a movement of solo Bach
• If two slow movements are submitted, applicant might be asked for an additional recording.
  • recordings with accompaniment are acceptable, although accompaniment is not required
  • audition recordings must only be solo playing; please do not submit recordings with a chamber group for audition videos for the four-week program
• Audition recordings must be uploaded to YouTube and be viewable through June 2026. YouTube links must be set to ‘unlisted’, not ‘public’ or ‘private’
• You may submit one recording containing both works or two separate recordings. Performances must be unedited.
• Please ensure your whole instrument is visible in the recording frame.
• Record in a quiet space with no background noise present. If you're at home, make sure you're away from extraneous noise, such as appliances (refrigerators and air conditioners), or outside noise such as traffic and construction.
• Ensure your microphone is not too close to your instrument when playing. An external microphone is not required for these recordings, but may be useful in capturing the highest quality of sound.
• Please listen to and watch your recordings all the way through before submitting to ensure acceptable audio and video quality. If you have questions, please email admissions@gmcmf.org.
• If you have to choose between high quality audio and high quality video, choose high quality audio.
• If you are recording from a your phone, please ensure it is close enough to capture decent audio.