Program Overview

The Bard Precollege Summer Music Academy is an exciting new week-long program taking place online from July 12-17, 2021.  A small group of advanced precollege students, ages 11-18, will have daily private lessons, technique classes, and masterclasses with some of the finest musicians and teachers working today.  Faculty include international soloists, chamber musicians, and professors from major music schools such as the Bard Conservatory of Music, Indiana University, Yale University and many more.  

We hope you will join us for a week of exceptional music making and education!
 

• Enrollment is open to highly advanced violinists and pianists aged 11 to 18 (as of July 12, 2021)
• Students will be selected by video audition
• Auditing students are also welcome for the daily masterclasses.  See the Application tab for more information.
• Application and audition videos due by May 1, 2021.  Auditioning students will be notified by May 8.

Academy Schedule

The Academy will meet online (via Zoom) Monday, July 12th to Friday, July 16th from 1:00-4:00 pm (eastern standard time) with a performance on Saturday, July 17th.

• July 12 to 16: 12:00-4:00 pm (est)
• July 17: Student Recital
  • 11:00am: Piano Academy Recital
  • 2:00pm: Violin Academy Recital

• 12:00-12:45 pm:  Lunch and Discussion Hour
• 1:00-1:45 pm:  Private Lesson
• 1:45-2:30 pm:  Technique or Repertoire Class
• 2:30-4:00 pm:  Masterclass

Applying

Audition Information

• Students can choose to submit between 2 and 4 audition videos which accurately demonstrate their current level of playing. 
• At least 2 of the videos should contain contrasting works.
• Videos recorded between September 1, 2020 and May 1, 2021 are acceptable. 
• Videos should be uploaded to YouTube on the unlisted or public settings (not private)
• Please label each video on YouTube with the following information:
  • First & Last Name of applicant
  • Composer & Complete Title (include opus number, key, specific movement(s))
• Videos must clearly show hands and face
• Videos must not be edited, nor include any special effects
• Performance venue, attire, lighting, and video recording quality will not be considered when evaluating the auditions.  However, it is in the student's interest to present the best overall presentation possible so some attention should be paid to these elements.
• Video links should be cut and pasted into the Academy Application Form and submitted by 5:00 pm on May 1, 2021.

Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid Information

Limited need-based financial aid is available.  To apply, please complete the financial aid application and submit by May 1st for consideration.  Accepted students who apply for financial aid will receive an aid offer with their audition results by May 8th.

Financial Aid Application