Application Process
Attend One of Our Festivals
Application Process
To apply, complete the online application and submit the required materials:
- Video Audition (See requirements below)
- Letter of Recommendation (From current teacher)
If traveling to the festival, you may indicate your preference for accommodations in the application. Options include host families, hotels, Airbnb, or Vrbo.
Video Audition
Ages 10 – 15: Submit one piece of your choice.
Ages 16 +: Submit two contrasting pieces of your choice.
Solo/Collaborative Piano Applicants: Must submit two contrasting piano pieces.
Upload your audition video to YouTube (Unlisted or Private) and send the URL link to: vilacellocontactus@gmail.com
Letter of Recommendation
A recommendation from your current teacher is required.
Have them email their recommendation to: vilacellocontactus@gmail.com
Tuition and Fees
Contursi, Italy Festival
- Tuition: €750 (Includes lodging and food)
- Deposit: €475 (Non-refundable, due March 1st, 2026)
Important
Tuition increases to €950 for applications received after February 14th.
Reading, Pennsylvania Festival
- Tuition:
- Winter Workshop: $350 (non-refundable)
- Payment due one week after the November 1st deadline or the November 15th extended deadline
- Summer Festival: $1,000 for local students and $1,100 for those requiring lodging and meals.
- Deposit: $700 (Non-refundable, due March 1st, 2026)
Important
Tuition increases to $1,200 for applications received after February 14th.
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