Apply: Instrumental Program
Festival Dates: June 1-21, 2026
Learn more about fellowships and scholarships here.
Early Deadline: February 15
Regular Deadline: March 15
Late Deadline: April 15
View detailed information about application timelines in the Frequently Asked Questions.
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.
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Tuition Includes:
MMF Institute—
- Performing in three orchestral programs with the Mostly Modern Orchestra (MMO).
- 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 three weeks in either Wiecking Hall or Kimball Hall, single room 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. These 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.
