Application & Program Costs

Application Process

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:

  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, all application fees have been waived

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 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

Important Dates

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