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 4 string quartets and 60 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.

Please contact Hyunsoo Kim, Director of Collaborative Piano Program, at admission@encorechambermusic.org for questions regarding applications.

fellowsHIP - PROGRAM DETAILS

4 pre-formed string quartets, 2 solo violinists, 1 solo violist and 1 solo cellist of exceptional caliber are awarded with Summer Academy Fellowships. Applicants with strong interest in teaching are preferred for Fellowship winners. A Bachelor of Music (or currently enrolled) is required for Fellowship consideration.

1. STRING QUARTET FELLOWSHIP

PROGRAM COSTS:
Free Room & Board, Free Tuition, $500 Campus fee per person

• A total of 9 coachings (75 minutes each) with artist-teachers:

• Performance Opportunities

  • Chamber music collaborations with artist-teachers

  • Weekly Masterclasses with ENCORE’s artist-teachers

  • Community Performances

  • Final Performance

• Teaching & Leadership Opportunities

• Studio Space — One designated rehearsal space per string quartet

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

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

2. SOLO STRING FELLOWSHIP

PROGRAM COSTS:
Free Room & Board, Free Tuition, $150 campus fee per person

• A total of 9 private lessons (60 minutes each) with artist-teachers

• Additional coachings with esteemed collaborative pianists

• Performance Opportunities

  • Chamber music collaborations with artist-teachers

  • Weekly Masterclasses with ENCORE’s artist-teachers

  • Weekly Open Lessons

  • Community Performances

  • Final Performance

• Studio Space — 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

SOLO young artists - PROGRAM DETAILS

Each summer, ENCORE invites 28 violinists, 14 violists, and 14 cellists ages 13-26 for the Summer Academy’s Solo Young Artists program. Please read the program details CAREFULLY.

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 receive lessons with every artist-teacher of their respective instrument

  • Violinists receive lessons with 6 of the 8 artist-teachers (preferred studio assignments are made after admission)

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

• 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, and more!!

• A student run chamber ensemble, Camerata ENCORE rehearsals and concert, 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

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 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.