| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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)
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| 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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