Application & Program Costs

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 March 1st with a 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, 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

2025 Information

Sunday, July 2, 2025 – Arrive at Ripon College by 4pm

Saturday, July 19, 2025 – Final Participant Concert and Celebration

Sunday, July 20, 2025 – Depart in the morning