Apply: Vocal Program
The Vocal Program is paused, and is not accepting applications for the 2026 season.
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.
Tuition Includes:
MMF Institute—
- Receive private instruction/lessons with one of the vocal faculty members. Lessons are 55 minutes, one each week.
- Perform at least one 20th-century aria or chamber work in a public concert, three concerts total, one each week.
- Selected singers will have an opportunity to perform in a semi-staged production directed by one of our faculty directors as part of our Modern Vocal Projects program.
- Vocalists receive archival audio WAV files and links to three-camera-shot videos of their performances via the Mostly Modern Projects YouTube channel.
- Seminars and/or masterclasses with the Vocal Faculty.
- All-access pass to everything at the festival.
- 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.
