Application & Payment

Application Process

Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Individual applications will be reviewed after all required materials and fees for each applicant are received. Apply early—applications received by April 1 and paid in full within 30 days of acceptance will are eligible for scholarships!

Accepted applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the institute in order to participate.

All participants must be fully vaccinated for covid (including booster).

Each applicant is required to submit the following:

  1. Chamber Music Institute Application Form
  2. Teacher Recommendation emailed to CMIDirector@greenlakefestival.org with your name and instrument in the Subject Line.
  3. Audition Video Recordings with two contrasting pieces or movements, each approximately 5-7 minutes in duration. Only online files will be accepted.
  4. In our continued commitment to equity and access, we have waived all application fees. 

Submit Your Application & Materials Online

To submit your application (including video recording links), please click on the link below:

Program Cost

Below is a breakdown of the total cost for the 2024 CMI. Generous Scholarships are available and everyone accepted into the program will receive some degree of scholarship support. All application fees have been waived. Payment instructions will be given upon acceptance into the program. 

  • Tuition: $1,800

  • Room & Board: $1,400

  • Total: $3,200

Important Dates

Sunday, June 9, 2024 – Participants Arrive (Evening dinner with CMI Faculty and Green Lake Festival of Music Board Members)

Friday, June 21, 2024 – Final Participant Concert / CMI Celebration (evening)

Saturday, June 22, 2024 – Participants are free to depart