Round Top Festival Institute

The Round Top Festival Institute offers six weeks (no absence is permitted) of intensive training for young talented musicians (born before December 31, 1994) seeking a transition from conservatories and universities to a future professional career. Symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra, chamber music and solo repertoire are included in this concentrated 6-week program.

The Round Top Festival Institute owns its campus (over 200 acres), its venues (a 1,000-seat air-conditioned concert hall and a 160-seat chapel), its practice rooms, its accommodations, its food services and other amenities (swimming pool, jogging trails…) The whole project has been specifically envisioned and realized by renowned concert pianist James Dick, Founder and Artistic Director, to provide the best environment to implement the program.

The Round Top Festival Institute offers to accepted young artists a full scholarship (worth $5,500) for tuition through the James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts. 

The relatively small number of participants (about 95) whose admission is based on auditions and recommendations and the fact that participants and faculty share the same campus, create a collegial atmosphere through which a constant flow of stimulating exchanges enlightens everyone.

Enrollment includes 28 violinists, 10 violists, 10 cellists, 6 basses, 4 flutists, 4 oboists, 4 clarinetists, 4 bassoonists, 5 French horns, 4 trumpeters, 3 trombonists, 1 tuba, 6 percussions, 2 harpists and 4 pianists.

Applications and Auditions

Application and Auditions Guidelines

You should be born before December 31, 1994.

Accepted participants are expected to remain at Round Top for the full six-week period (June 3 – July 15, 2012) without absences. Your schedule should be planned accordingly. No leave of absence will be granted.

Calendar

Applications ($65) before or on Monday February 20, 2012

Two Recommendations before or on February 27, 2012
by mail to
Alain G. Déclert
P.O. Box 89
Round Top, TX 78954

or email to alaind@festivalhill.org

Notification before or on Monday March 26, 2012
(Invitation is emailed. We expect your reply within a few days. Other applicants are on the waiting list!)

Registration before or on Friday April 6, 2012
(Once we get your non-refundable registration – $200 – we can assign chamber music parts and mail them to you.)

Arrival Sunday June 3, 2012
(A bus is available at Houston Intercontinental Airport – Bush Airport – leaving at 4:30 PM. Make your plans to land at this specific airport before 4:00 PM. $25 one way.)

Departure Sunday July 15, 2012
(A bus is available from Festival Hill to Houston Intercontinental Airport – Bush Airport – leaving at 9:00 AM. Make your plans to take off no earlier than 12:00 PM. $25 one way.)

Más Información:

http://festivalhill.org/summerinstitute/