Registration starts with filling out the online application.
If you will be travelling to the festival, there is place on the application where you can indicate this. You will be placed with a local host family, or we can point you in the direction of other local accommodations, such as hotel, Airbnb, or Vrbo.
Along with the application you must send a video audition and a letter of recommendation from a current teacher.
Application deadlines:
Early: January 17th, 2025
Final: February 14th, 2025
Notification of admission: February 21st, 2025
Tuition:
Week 1: Contursi, Italy June 23rd – 27th, 2025
Tuition: €750 (Lodging and food included.)
Week 2: Reading, Pennsylvania August 11th – 17th, 2025
Tuition: $1,200
A non-refundable deposit of €375 must be paid by March 1st, 2025 for the Italy section and $600 by March 1st, 2025 for the Reading section. The remainder of tuition is due by March 15th, 2025. There are 20 spaces available for the Italy section and 35 spaces for the Reading section of Vilacello. Once they are all filled, registrations will be closed, so register early to secure your spot.
Video Audition Requirements
Your video audition must include one piece of your choice for students ages 10 – 15 and two contrasting pieces for students ages 16 – 32 of your choice.
All those auditioning for the solo/collaborative piano program, including those applying to the string program, need to submit two contrasting pieces on piano.
Please upload your tape (as unlisted or private) to YouTube and send the URL link to: vilacellocontactus@gmail.com
Letter of Recommendation
A letter of recommendation from your current teacher is required. Please have your teacher email their recommendation to: vilacellocontactus@gmail.com
