Instrumental ProgRam

Fellowship & Scholarships available

Festival dates: June 1-21, 2026

Early Deadline: February 15
Regular Deadline: March 15
Late Deadline: April 15

Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page for a complete admissions timeline.

Please note: all programs are subject to closing early if maximum capacity is reached before the final application deadline.
We recommend applying early to ensure the best chance for acceptance.

WINDS

Lindsey Goodman, Flute

Keve Wilson, Oboe

Jared Hauser, Oboe

Tasha Warren, Clarinet

Guy Yehuda, Clarinet

Nanci Belmont, Bassoon

Gina Cuffari, Bassoon

BRASS

David Byrd-Marrow, Horn

Karen Schubert, Horn

David Puchkoff, Trumpet

Dovas Lietuvninkas, Trumpet

Hana Beloglavec, Trombone

PERCUSSION

Matt Ward, Percussion

Joseph Gramley, Percussion

Micheal Barnes, Percussion

STRINGS

Cenovia Cummins, violin

Benjamin Bowman, Violin

Erica Dicker, Violin

Victoria Paterson, Violin

Caroline Gilbert, Viola

Dave Eggar, Cello

Laura Metcalf, Cello

Jeff Campbell, Double Bass

David Grossman, Double Bass

Joseph Rebman, Harp

Tuition Includes:

MMF Institute—

Performing in three orchestral programs with the Mostly Modern Orchestra (MMO). Click here for MMO instrumentation and admission numbers.
Lessons and coachings with faculty. Private lessons are 55 minutes each, 1 per week.
One all-access pass to everything at the festival.
Perform in chamber concerts.
Instrumentalists receive an archival audio WAV file and a link to a three-camera-shot video of their chamber work performances via the Mostly Modern Projects YouTube channel.
Audition for the Mostly Modern Concerto Competition.
Welcome Party, Opening and Closing night parties!

Room And Board—

Room for 3 weeks in either Wiecking Hall or Kimball Hall, single occupancy.
Three meals a day at Skidmore College Dining Hall. Click here to view pics and a detailed description.

Scholarships, Work Study, and Resident Advisor (RA) positions are available. All three options may be selected during the application process.

Tuition: $5,975

Fellowship & Scholarships available

Application Fee (non-refundable)
Early Deadline: $75.00
Priority Deadline: $95.00
Late Deadline: $125.00

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for further information, application deadline dates, and for answers to questions not covered here.