ABOUT SUMMER ACADEMY

ENCORE’s Summer Academy is for pre-formed string quartets, solo violinists, solo violists, and solo cellists who want a thought-provoking learning experience. The program focuses on habit building—vitalizing the daily routine and building stamina for a professional career in classical music. This program is recommended for young artists who are preparing for big events such as competitions, concerts, and/or college auditions, as well as pre-professionals who want to work intensively, improve artistic expression & technique, and perform in a variety of settings. The three-week program invites 76 exceptionally gifted students ages 13 to 26.

In an artistically charged atmosphere, students gain a deep understanding of interpretative skills and ensemble playing. We also aim to teach life skills such as communication, working together, mutual trust and respect, and creative problem solving through music in order to nurture the next generation of dedicated and conscientious leaders in the arts. Our selected young artists are trained by world-class artists of international standing who are devoted to shaping the next generation of professional performers.

SOLO young artists - PROGRAM DETAILS

PROGRAM COSTS:
Total: $3,850
- Tuition, Room & Board: $3,700
- Campus fee: $150

• A total of 9 private lessons (55 mins each) with artist-teachers:

  • At ENCORE, students do not belong to a specific studio.

  • Cellists & Violists take lessons with every artist-teacher of their respective instrument

  • Violinists take lessons with 6 of the 8 artist-teachers (preferred studio assignments to be addressed after admission)

• Additional coachings with esteemed collaborative pianists (up to 30 minutes a day)

• Additional practice coachings with ENCORE Fellows (up to 30 minutes a day)

• Masterclass opportunity for EVERY student!

• Formal performance opportunity for EVERY student!

• Daily Morning Wellness Classes (Eurythmics & Yoga)

• Daily Morning Practice Sessions: 2-hour supervised practicing for students under 18

• Evening workshops & activities: Art of Practice, Score Studying, Historical Performance, Scale/Technique Classes, Performance Science, Career Development, Acting Workshop, Poetry Night, Musical Trivia, and more!!

• A student run chamber ensemble, Camerata ENCORE rehearsals and concerts, coached by Verona String Quartet

• Extensive community performance opportunities

• Watching performances of the world-renowned artist-teachers and guest artists

• Beautiful campus and practice/performance space at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills

fellowsHIP - PROGRAM DETAILS

Summer Academy Fellowships are awarded to four pre-formed string quartets, two solo violinists, one solo violist and one solo cellist of exceptional caliber. Applicants with strong interest in teaching are preferred for Solo Fellowship. A Bachelor of Music (or currently enrolled) is required for Fellowship consideration.

PROGRAM COSTS:
- String Quartet Fellowship: $500 campus fee per person (includes room and board)
- Solo Fellowship: $150 campus fee per person (includes room and board)

• A total of 9 private lessons or coachings with artist-teachers:

  • Quartet Coachings: 75 minutes each

  • Lessons: 55 minutes each

• Additional coachings with esteemed collaborative pianists

• Performance Opportunities

  • Chamber music collaborations with artist-teachers

  • Weekly Masterclasses
    **String Quartets receive masterclasses from selected solo artist-teachers as well as string quartet artist-teachers

  • Weekly Open Lessons

  • Community Performances

  • Final Performance

• Teaching & Leadership Opportunities

• Studio Space

  • One designated rehearsal space per string quartet

  • One designated practicing/teaching space per solo fellow

• Evening workshops & activities: Art of Practice, Score Studying, Historical Performance, Scale/Technique Classes, Performance Science, Career Development, Acting Workshop, Poetry Night, Musical Trivia, and more!!

• Watching performances of world-renowned artist-teachers and guest artists

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Please read all options carefully before deciding to apply for scholarship or financial aid. Failure to submit the appropriate supplementary materials will result in disqualification from the scholarship pool. AUDITION & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The International Violin Competition of Indianapolis Scholarship

One full scholarship to be awarded to a solo young artist of Black or Latinx heritage, sponsored by the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis.

Resident Assistant Scholarship

Resident Assistantships are awarded to qualifying solo young artists, ages 18 years and above, in the amount of $2,000.
Applications will be considered based on experience and demonstrated financial need.

Merit Scholarship

Solo young artist applicants to the Summer Academy may indicate consideration for merit scholarship on their Acceptd application.

Need-Based Financial Aid

A limited amount of need-based financial aid is available to solo young artists.
Financial aid is awarded to applicants based on demonstrated need.

Chris Haff-Paluck Memorial Community Scholarship

Partial scholarships awarded to solo young artists who are residents of Northeast Ohio.

Work-study Scholarship

Work-study scholarships are available for solo young artists; positions range from ticket services to stage crew, and scholarships vary depending on the work required for each position.