Student Programs

PROGRAM DATES

Session I & II: June 18 - July 31, 2025
Session I: June 18 - July 10, 2025
Session II: July 10 - July 31, 2025

Violin
Viola
Cello
Piano
13-18 years old
(Younger students may be considered. Please visit the program-specific page for more information.)
Early-Advanced, Advanced & Pre-professional
- Video recording of 2-3 contrasting pieces from different time periods that demonstrates musical and technical ability
- Recorded Video Interview
Early Decision Deadline Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $75
Regular Application Deadline Saturday, February 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $95
Late Application Deadline Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Application Fee: $125
*Priority Decision Notification available. See Fees & Deadlines for more information.
FREE - Rushmore Music Festival is a merit-based Fellowship program. Each audition-accepted student is awarded a full-tuition scholarship, which covers the entire curriculum.
Residential Accommodations: FREE
Each audition-accepted student is provided accommodations in the student residence quarters on the new Festival grounds.
Meal Plan: $750 per each 3-week session

PROGRAM DATES

Session I & II: June 18 - July 31, 2025 (students must attend both sessions)

Traditional String Quartet Instrumentation: 2 Violins, Viola, Cello

Other ensemble combinations including Piano will be considered.
18-23 years old
Advanced/Pre-professional
Students may apply as a group or individually.
- Video recording of 2-3 contrasting pieces from different time periods that demonstrates musical and technical ability
- Recorded Video Interview
Early Decision Deadline Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $75
Regular Application Deadline Saturday, February 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $95
Late Application Deadline Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Application Fee: $125
*Priority Decision Notification available. See Fees & Deadlines for more information.
FREE - Rushmore Music Festival is a merit-based Fellowship program. Each audition-accepted student is awarded a full-tuition scholarship, which covers the entire curriculum.
Residential Accommodations: FREE
Each audition-accepted student is provided accommodations in the student residence quarters on the new Festival grounds.
Meal Plan: $1,500 for the full 6-week program

PROGRAM DATES

Session I & II: June 18 - July 31, 2025 (students must attend both sessions)

Piano
23-28 years old
Professional (must have a B.M. in Piano Performance; preference given to currently enrolled M.M. or D.M.A. students)
- Video recording of 2-3 contrasting pieces from different time periods that demonstrates musical and technical ability
- Recorded Video Interview
Early Decision Deadline Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $75
Regular Application Deadline Saturday, February 15th, 2025
*Application Fee: $95
Late Application Deadline Saturday, March 15th, 2025
Application Fee: $125
*Priority Decision Notification available. See Fees & Deadlines for more information.
FREE - Rushmore Music Festival is a merit-based Fellowship program. Each audition-accepted student is awarded a full-tuition scholarship, which covers the entire curriculum.
Residential Accommodations: FREE
Each audition-accepted student is provided accommodations in the student residence quarters on the new Festival grounds.
Meal Plan: $1,500 for the full 6-week program