Applications are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Individual applications
will be reviewed after all required materials are received.
Apply early. Applications received by March 15, with a
$250 deposit paid within 30 days of acceptance, are eligible for the
maximum scholarship offers.
Accepted applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the institute
in order to participate.
Each applicant is required to submit the following:
To submit your application (including video recording links), please click on the link below:
Below is a breakdown of the total cost for the 2026 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: $1,900
Room & Board: $1,600
Total: $3,500
2026 Information
Application Deadline – Applications received by March 15 with a $250 deposit paid within 30 days of acceptance will receive the maximum scholarship offers.
Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Arrive at Ripon College by 4pm
Friday, June 19, 2026 – Final Participant Concert and Celebration
Saturday, June 20, 2026 – Depart in the morning