Bennington Chamber Music Conference

Chamber Music Conference and Composers' Forum of the East
Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont
July 15 to August 12, 2012


 

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Application and Fees

Application Form and Brochure

Click here to download the application form for the 2012 Conference, in PDF format.

For a brochure in PDF format, click here.

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Alternatively, you can click here to request that a paper copy of the brochure and application form be mailed to you.

New Applicants

If you are new to the Conference, we would like to learn about your playing ability and experience, to place you in compatible chamber music groups. With your application, please enclose a letter describing your musical experience and providing the names and telephone numbers of two musicians (for example, teachers, fellow ensemblists, or Conference participants or faculty members) who are familiar with your playing. After we receive your application, we will arrange for you to play for a faculty member.

Early application is urged, because space is limited.

Fees, Deposit, and Payment

Fees for the 2012 Conference, per week, are:

Participants — $1225
Includes tuition, room and board, and use of all facilities.

Auditors — $1015
Includes attendance as an observer at coaching sessions, room and board, and use of all facilities.

Family Members — Adults, $555; Children 2–15 years, $210

A limited amount of financial aid is available.

Enclose a deposit of $150 per applicant per week, plus $75 per family member per week, with your application.

All payments must be made by a check drawn on a U.S. bank or by an international money order, payable to Chamber Music Conference of the East. After you are accepted, the deposit is applied to your fees, and the balance will be due May 15, 2012. Accepted applicants who withdraw before May 15 will receive a refund of their payments, less a $50 administrative fee for each week cancelled. Refunds cannot be made for applicants who withdraw on or after May 15. If a family member is unable to come, the corresponding payment will be applied to the applicant’s fee.

Mailing Address

Mail your application to:

Chamber Music Conference
c/o Marilyn Bell
900 W. 190th St. #11-O
New York, NY 10040

Deadlines

March 1, 2012 - The Conference begins processing applications March 1 and gives first-priority consideration to applications received by this date.

April 15, 2012 - Due date for coaching requests from accepted applicants.

May 15, 2012 - Due date for payment of balance of fees.

Financial Aid

A limited amount of financial aid, made possible in part by endowments such as the Jacob Glick Memorial Fund, is available to support participants who are unable to pay the full fee. Financial aid is awarded based on need — both the participant’s need for support and the Conference’s need for particular players. To apply for financial aid, send in your application, including deposit if possible, and clearly indicate at the top of the application that you are requesting financial aid. We will then send you a financial aid form.

Accessibility

If you are a prospective applicant with a disability that may require accommodation to enable participation at the Conference, please note this when you apply or contact the Administrative Director to inquire.

Questions

If you are new to the Conference and would like to learn more from an experienced participant, please send an e-mail message (optionally including your phone number) to learnmore@cmceast.org. One of our long-time participants will contact you and answer your questions or otherwise assist you.

All other inquiries should be directed to Marilyn Bell, our Executive Director, at cmceast@cmceast.org or 212-927-5053.


 

Home  |  About the Conference  |  Chamber Music Program
Faculty  |  Composers' Forum  |  Concerts and Seminars
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The Chamber Music Conference and Composers’ Forum of the East
Phillip Bush, Music Director
Donald Crockett, Senior Composer-in-Residence

Marilyn Bell, Executive Director

July 15 - August 12, 2012
Bennington College, Bennington, Vermont
212-927-5053 ∙ cmceast@cmceast.org

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