ENCORE SUMMER ACADEMY 2027
Three weeks to build
the habits of a professional musician.
An intensive, thought-provoking learning experience for violinists, violists, cellists, string quartets and piano trios, taught by world-class artist-teachers.
Application dates
OPEN
November 4, 2026
DEADLINE
February 4, 2027
11:59 pm EST · video auditions only,
no live auditions
Dates
May 30 – June 20, 2027
Location
Baldwin Wallace
University
Who
Ages
13 - 26
Class size
60 students +
4 ensembles
Cost
Up to $4,300 -
Full Scholarships Available!
Dates
May 30 – June 20, 2027
Location
Baldwin Wallace
University
Who
Ages 13 - 26
Class size
60 students +
4 ensembles
Cost
Up to $4,300 -
Full Scholarships Available!
STEP 1
Find the track that fits you
Students ages 13–26 apply to the Solo Young Artists Track. Musicians who hold or are completing a Bachelor of Music can apply for a Fellowship.
Solo Young Artists
WHO
28 violinists, 14 violists, 14 cellists
Eligibility
Ages 13 -26
COST
$4,300
Lessons & coachings
9 private lessons (55 min), rotating through artist-teachers · daily coaching with collaborative pianists and solo fellows (up to 30 min each)
Audition video
2 works: a Bach movement or an etude, plus a concerto movement or similar
Application fee
$105
Ensemble Fellowship
WHO
4 pre-formed string quartets or piano trios
Eligibility
Bachelor of Music completed or in progress
COST
$500 per person.
Campus fee only. Tuition, room & board free
Lessons & coachings
9 coachings (75 min) · 2 masterclasses a week · selected collaborations with artist-teachers · your own rehearsal studio
Audition video
2 significant movements from different periods (Classical, Romantic, 20th–21st c.)
Application fee
$200 per ensemble
Solo String Fellowship
WHO
2 violinists, 1 violist, 1 cellist
Eligibility
Bachelor of Music completed or in progress; interest in teaching preferred Cost
COST
$250 per person.
Campus fee only. Tuition, room & board free
Lessons & coachings
9 private lessons (55 min) · chamber music with artist-teachers · weekly open lessons · your own studio
Audition video
Concerto 1st movement · 2 contrasting Bach movements · 1 etude or virtuoso work
Application fee
$105
STEP 1
Find the track that fits you
The three-week program invites 4 pre-formed ensembles and 60 exceptionally gifted students aged 13 to 26
Included for every participant
ENCORE is committed to an equitable environment where every participant has the same opportunities. These shared experiences create an artistically vibrant atmosphere built on community rather than competition.
Perform
-
Masterclasses
-
A formal performance
-
Community performances
-
ENCORE Camerata, a student-run conductorless ensemble coached by the Verona String Quartet
Practice & Wellness
-
Daily morning practice
(2 hours of supervised practice for students under 18) -
Daily wellness classes
Workshops
-
The art of practice
-
The art of engagement
-
Peak performance
-
Acting workshop and more
Community
-
Open mic night and chamber music shuffle
-
Attending every faculty & guest artist concert
Number of Selected Students
Eligibility
​
​
Cost
Lessons & Coaching
Audition Video
See below for specific information per instrument
Application Fee
Scholarships are available. See below for details.
Solo Young Artists
28 violinists, 14 violists, 14 cellists
Ages 13 – 26
​
​
$4,300
Tuition, room & board,
campus fee
9 private lessons (55 min) · rotating through artist-teachers · daily coaching with collaborative pianists and solo fellows (up to 30 min each)
One concerto movement or similar (see below for specifics) · One Bach movement or an etude work
​
$105
Solo String Fellowship
2 violinists, 1 violist, 1 cellist
Applicants must exhibit strong interest in teaching; Master of Music (completed or in progress) preferred; undergraduate students are eligible to apply
$250
per person.
Campus fee only.
Tuition, room & board free
9 private lessons (55 min) · chamber music with artist-teachers · weekly open lessons · dedicated teaching studio for each fellow
Concerto 1st movement · 2 contrasting Bach movements · 1 etude or virtuoso work
​
$105
Pre-Formed Fellowship
4 pre-formed string quartets or piano trios
Bachelor of Music completed or in progress
​
​
$500
per person.
Campus fee only.
Tuition, room & board free
9 coachings (75 min) · 2 masterclasses a week · private lessons available · dedicated rehearsal studio for each group
2 significant movements from different periods (Classical, Romantic, 20th–21st c.)
​
$200 per ensemble
STEP 1
Find the track that fits you
The three-week program invites 4 pre-formed ensembles and 60 exceptionally gifted students aged 13 to 26
Included for every participant
ENCORE is committed to an equitable environment where every participant has the same opportunities. These shared experiences create an artistically vibrant atmosphere built on community rather than competition.
Perform
-
Masterclasses
-
A formal performance
-
Community performances
-
ENCORE Camerata, a student-run conductorless ensemble coached by the Verona String Quartet
Practice & Wellness
-
Daily morning practice
(2 hours of supervised practice for students under 18) -
Daily wellness classes
Workshops
-
The art of practice
-
The art of engagement
-
Peak performance
-
Acting workshop, and more
Community
-
Open mic night and chamber music shuffle
-
Attending every faculty & guest artist concert
Solo Young Artists
Number of Selected Students
28 violinists, 14 violists, 14 cellists
Eligibility
Ages 13 – 26
Cost
$4,300
​
Tuition, room & board,
campus fee
Scholarships are available.
See below for details.
Lessons & Coachings
9 private lessons (55 min)· rotating through artist-teachers · daily coaching with collaborative pianists and solo fellows (up to 30 min each)
Audition Video
See below for specific information per instrument
One concerto movement or similar (see below for specifics) · One Bach movement or an etude work
Application Fee
$105
Solo String Fellowship
Number of Selected Students
2 violinists, 1 violist, 1 cellist
Eligibility
Applicants must exhibit strong interest in teaching; Master of Music (completed or in progress) preferred; undergraduate students are eligible to apply
Cost
$250
per person.
Campus fee only.
Tuition, room & board free
Tuition, room & board,
campus fee
Lessons & Coaching
9 private lessons (55 min) · chamber music with artist-teachers · weekly open lessons · dedicated teaching studio for each fellow
Audition Video
See below for specific information per instrument
Concerto 1st movement · 2 contrasting Bach movements · 1 etude or virtuoso work
​
Application Fee
$105
Pre-Formed Fellowship
Number of Selected Students
4 pre-formed string quartets or piano trios
Eligibility
Bachelor of Music completed or in progress
Cost
$500
per person.
Campus fee only.
Tuition, room & board free
Tuition, room & board,
campus fee
Lessons & Coachings
9 coachings (75 min) · 2 masterclasses a week · private lessons available · dedicated rehearsal studio for each group
Audition Video
See below for specific information per instrument
2 significant movements from different periods (Classical, Romantic, 20th–21st c.)
​
Application Fee
$200 per ensemble
STEP 2
How to apply
All applications go through Acceptd. There are no live auditions; decisions are based on your completed application and video recordings, and are final.
Applications open
Nov 4, 2026
Application deadline
Feb 4, 2027,
11:59 pm EST
Decisions & scholarship offers
Mar 1 - 12, 2027
Academy begins
May 30, 2027
1
Prepare your materials
✓ Proof of age
✓ A detailed CV or résumé
✓ Audition videos (see repertoire below)
✓ One-paragraph artist statement
✓ Contact for one recommendation letter
✓ School excuse letter, if needed
Applying for a fellowship or aid? Add the extra items listed under Scholarships.
3
Pay the fee and submit
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Solo Young Artists $105
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Ensemble Fellowship $200 · Solo Fellowship $105
-
Fees are non-refundable.
See fee waiver criteria
Once you click Submit, you can't change your application. Incomplete or unpaid applications won't be reviewed.
Audition repertoire
Solo Young Artists · Violin
-
Bach solo sonata/partita movement OR an etude
-
Standard concerto movement OR a virtuoso work
Solo Young Artists · Viola
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Unaccompanied Bach movement OR an etude
-
Standard concerto OR sonata movement
Solo Young Artists · Cello
-
Bach cello suite movement OR an etude
-
Standard concerto, sonata OR virtuoso work movement
Ensemble Fellowship
Two significant movements, each from a different period: Classical, Romantic, or 20th–21st century
Solo String Fellowship
-
First movement of a standard concerto
-
Two contrasting Bach movements
-
One etude or virtuoso work
STEP 3 (OPTIONAL)
Scholarships & financial aid
Students may apply for any of the scholarship options in the same application: check the box for each one and add the materials listed — missing materials will remove you from that scholarship pool. Scholarship offers will be listed in your acceptance email.
Scholarship
Who can apply
Award
Extra materials
Merit
​
Need-based aid
Resident Assistant
Work-study
​
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Scholarship
Chris Haff-Paluck Memorial
All applicants with exceptional performance
Solo Young Artists with financial need
Solo Young Artists aged 18 or older who can supervise residence halls and arrive one day early
Students willing to help with ticketing or stage crew
Solo violinists of Black or Latinx heritage
​
Students committed to community service; perform at one ENCORE in CLE event
Partial or full
​
Limited awards
$2,300
Partial
​
Full scholarship
​
Partial
​
​
None
​
Household tax return (Form 1040)*
Statement of interest, resume detailing RA or counselor experience, tax return (Form 1040)*
Household tax return (Form 1040)*
​
None
​
None
​
​
*Redact bank account and Social Security numbers before uploading.
Fellowship recipients aren't eligible for additional aid toward campus fees.
STEP 3 (OPTIONAL)
Scholarships & financial aid
Students may apply for any of the scholarship options in the same application: check the box for each one and add the materials listed — missing materials will remove you from that scholarship pool. Scholarship offers will be listed in your acceptance email.
Merit
Who can apply
All applicants with exceptional performance
Award
Partial or full
Extra materials
None
Need-based aid
Who can apply
Solo Young Artists with financial need
Award
Limited awards
Extra materials
Household tax return (Form 1040)*
Resident Assistant
Who can apply
Solo Young Artists aged 18 or older who can supervise residence halls and arrive one day early
Award
$2,300
Extra materials
Statement of interest, resume detailing RA or counselor experience, tax return (Form 1040)*
Work-study
Who can apply
Students willing to help with ticketing or stage crew
Award
Partial
Extra materials
Household tax return (Form 1040)*
International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Scholarship
Who can apply
Solo violinists of Black or Latinx heritage
Award
Full scholarship
Extra materials
None
Chris Haff-Paluck Memorial
Who can apply
Students committed to community service; perform at one ENCORE in CLE event
Award
Partial
Extra materials
None
*Redact bank account and Social Security numbers before uploading. Fellowship recipients aren't eligible for additional aid toward campus fees.
Questions about applying?
Hyunsoo Kim, Admissions Director
· admission@encorechambermusic.org · (216) 559-4015