2026 Festival × California

July 19–27, 2026 · Pepperdine University, Malibu

Application deadline: June 1, 2026

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Festival Details

Type Piano String Voice
Fees
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
  • Solo: $3200 USD
  • Concerto: $4400 USD
  • Fellowship available
Common Notes
  • All tuition includes: Accommodations, access to all events, lessons, concerts, two meals daily from 20th of July until 26th of July.
  • For concerto: One rehearsal and final performance with String Chamber Orchestra.
  • Family Accompaniment: $750 USD per person, including accommodation, lessons.
  • Scholarship may be available for advanced students
Concerto Programs

We offer a carefully curated selection of concertos for both piano and strings

Notice: if participants select piano concerto program, they have to fly to Venice, Italy, in August 1st. Finial preforming will be on the 3rd of August.

Application Requirements
  • To register, submit the application form by uploading a good quality video up to 15 minutes on YouTube. Please make sure the links are "unlisted." The jury will not be able to view if you set to "private."
  • The video should be unedited and show your hands on the keyboard
  • Each applicant will receive confirmation of receipt within one week of submission. The notification of acceptance via email within 4 weeks after submission
Schedule
  • July 19th: Arrive at Pepperdine University, festival orientation and Final competition at Pepperdine University.
  • July 20th to 25th: Masterclasses, workshops, and concerts
  • July 26th: Student concert and ceremony
  • July 27th: Festival end, option for universal (not including in tuition)
Application Deadline

1st of June, 2026

Cancellation Policy & Refunds
  • A $300 withdrawal fee will be applied to your refund if the cancellations before June 7th
  • No refunds will be made after June 15th
  • All cancellations must be made in writing by email. We do not accept cancellations by phone or message
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