Summer Intensive
Information and Requirements

For ages 12 - 18

APPLICATION DEADLINE Extended: March 15
ACCEPTANCE: MARCH 20

Location:

SILVER BAY YMCA,
87 Silver Bay Rd,
Silver Bay, NY 12874

Dates:

Saturday, July 12 - Saturday, July 26

Students must be available for all dates.

Sample Schedule:

  • 8:00 AM Breakfast

  • 9:00 AM Private Lesson / Practice Time

  • 10:00 AM Coaching Period 1 / Practice Time

  • 11:00 AM Coaching Period 2 / Practice Time

  • 12:00 PM Lunch

  • 1:00 - 4:00 PM Afternoon Recreational Activities

  • 4:00 - 6:00 PM Workshops/Practice Time/Private Lesson

  • 6:00 PM Dinner

  • 7:30 - 9:30 PM Chamber Orchestra/Piano Class

  • 9:30 PM Snack / Bedtime prep

  • 10:30 PM Lights Out

    Sample schedule is subject to minor changes.

Audition Level Guidelines:

Violin

Viola

Cello

Piano

Clarinet

Flute

Oboe

All other instruments please contact Mary Jo Pagano for suggested repertoire level.

Exceptions will be made at the discretion of the Artistic Director.

Young girl playing piano.

Audition Requirements:

Auditions will be held in person for students living in the Tri-state area and on zoom for students outside of the Tri-state area.

  • A solo piece of the applicant’s choice (See Audition Level Guidelines)

  • Two scales and arpeggios of the applicant’s choice

  • A “Quick Learn” piece that will be sent to the applicant before the audition

Program Fees:

CMC Summer Intensive fee: $3,800

This is all inclusive of room, board, coaching, lessons, performances and recreational activities.

An invoice will be sent after students are accepted.

Financial Aid:

Accepted students can apply for need-based financial aid.
To apply, please fill out an APPLICATION.