Scholarships & Fees
WORK-STUDY
There are numerous opportunities to earn a significant discount on tuition in exchange for singing in the festival choir, playing in an orchestra, helping with riser duty, etc. These are set up when offers go out and can reduce your costs significantly.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each student who is accepted is eligible for scholarships which are set up when we make offers. Scholarships can further defray the total tuition, room and board costs. They can be based on merit or a statement of need.
COSTS BEFORE FINANCIAL AID OFFERS
FOUR WEEK CHAMBER MUSIC TUITION: $1,350 (Including lessons, coachings, classes)
EIGHT WEEK CHAMBER MUSIC TUITION: $1,650 (Including lessons, coachings, classes)
CHAMBER MUSIC ROOM/BOARD: $320/week (includes breakfast/lunch/dinner Mon-Fri.; brunch on Sat.-Sun. & dinner Sunday eve.)
TWO WEEK SOARS TUITION: $1,550 (Includes lessons, coachings, classes, etc.)
TWO WEEK ROOM/BOARD: $320/week (includes breakfast/lunch/dinner Mon-Fri.; brunch/dinner on Sat.-Sun.)
SIX WEEK OPERA TUITION: $1,950 (Includes lessons, coachings, classes, etc.)
SIX WEEK ROOM/BOARD: $320/week (includes breakfast/lunch/dinner Mon-Fri.; brunch/dinner on Sat.-Sun.)
FIVE WEEK MUSICAL TUITION: $0 (Includes lessons, coachings, classes, etc.)
FIVE WEEK ROOM/BOARD: $320/week (includes breakfast/lunch/dinner Mon-Fri.; brunch/dinner on Sat.-Sun.)
ONE WEEK SPIRITUALS INTENSIVE TUITION, ROOM/BOARD: $950 (All-inclusive after arrival)
ALL PROGRAMS HAVE A $10 CLEANING FEE ADDED.
ADDITIONAL LESSONS OR PRIVATE COACHINGS
- Eight one-hour lessons: $400
- Eight half-hour lessons: $300
- Single hour lessons: $55
PAYMENT OF TUITION AND FEES
A non-refundable deposit of $350 is due upon notification of acceptance to the Festival. The deposit is required to reserve the place of the student in the Festival and is applied toward tuition, room and board and other expenses. 50% of all other tuition, room and board costs paid to the festival prior to April 1 may be refunded if a student must withdraw. After April 1, there are no refunds.
SHUTTLE TO/FROM LOCAL AIRPORTS
$35 one way from Pellston (20 min. away) or $75 one way from Traverse City (1.5 hrs away). After you’ve been accepted to the program, you will receive an email from Matt McFarlane, Director of Operations, to coordinate your transportation and payment.