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Young Musicians Summit

A collaboration with Bravo! Vail Music Makers Haciendo Música and other classical music organizations.

What to expect?

Get Training – Improve your playing and technique through rehearsals and workshops from Bravo! Vail’s teaching staff and musicians in residence.  

Build Friendships – Connect with a new group of young musicians through ensemble playing, music appreciation, and social activities.  

Immerse Yourself – Enjoy the full experience of attending a live orchestra performance at Bravo! Vail Music Festival.  

Explore the Area – Discover the natural beauty of Vail, Colorado.  

Perform a Concert – Young Musicians Summit culminates in a large ensemble student performance at Bravo! Vail Music Festival. 

Students should be proficient at reading music and have prior experience in playing in an ensemble. See below for detailed prerequisites. Applications are required. 

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

  1. Click here to access the Young Musicians Summit Application

  2. Fill out Application by April 15, 2025

  3. Submit Video Requirements by April 15, 2025

  4. Send a letter of recommendation from private teacher or ensemble director to education@BravoVail.org with Subject: YMS_Student Name_Recommendation by April 15, 2025

Tuition and Scholarship

Tuition is $400, link will be sent with the admission notification.

Limited need-based scholarships are available, application will be sent with admission notification.

 

Application Requirements

Students should be studying 2-3 octave scales up to three flats and three sharps. All string players should be proficient in techniques such as bow control, intonation, shifting, and vibrato.  

  • All applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a private teacher or ensemble director, a video recording of two of the listed scales, and a solo work that best represents your current level of playing.
  • Applicants must be able to read music and have some experience playing in an ensemble. Students will be expected to work on assigned parts with at home teacher ahead of attending Young Musicians Summit.
  • Upon arrival, students are expected to have all notes, bowings, articulations and dynamics learned at a proficient level.

 

Location & Transportation

Location & transportation information will be available in Spring 2025.

Overnight Housing

Out-of-town students requiring overnight housing will stay with a parent or organization chaperone. Local discount housing is available. For details contact education@BravoVail.org.

Student Packing

Students should bring their instruments, music, pencil, portable music stand to practice in lodging, metronome, rosin, backpack, water bottle, sunscreen, rain jacket, outdoor shoes, and performance attire consisting of black bottoms, white tops, black socks or stockings, black dress shoes.

Overnight supplies to prepare should include pajamas and toiletries. Snacks are welcome and meals will be provided.  

Safety

All teaching staff, host families, and Festival artists are professionally background checked.

Schedule

Subject to change

Click here for schedule information.

Young Musicians Summit Schedule - subject to change.