Application and Fees
Application Form and Brochure
Click here to download the application form for the 2010 Conference, in PDF format.
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application form or brochure be mailed to you.
New Applicants
If you are new to the Conference, we would
like to learn about your playing ability and experience, to place you in compatible chamber music groups.
With your application, please enclose a letter describing your musical experience and providing the names and telephone numbers of two musicians
(for example, teachers, fellow ensemblists, or Conference participants or
faculty members) who are familiar with your playing. After we receive your
application, we will arrange for you to
play for a faculty member.
Early application is urged, because space is
limited.
Fees, Deposit, and Payment
Fees for the 2010 Conference, per
week, are:
Participants — $1160
Includes tuition, room and board, and use of all facilities.
Auditors — $970
Includes attendance as an observer at coaching sessions, room and board, and
use of all facilities.
Family Members — Adults, $530; Children 2–15 years,
$200
A limited amount of financial aid is available.
Enclose a deposit of $150 per applicant per
week, plus $75 per family member per week, with your application.
All payments must be made by a check drawn on
a U.S. bank or by an international money order, payable to Chamber Music
Conference of the East. After you are accepted, the deposit is applied to your
fees, and the balance will be due May 15, 2010. Accepted applicants who withdraw
before May 15 will receive a refund of their payments, less a $50 administrative
fee for each week cancelled. Refunds cannot be made for applicants who withdraw
on or after May 15. If a family member is unable
to come, the corresponding payment will be applied to the applicant’s fee.
Mailing Address
Mail your application to:
Chamber Music Conference
22 Forest Glen Rd
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
The Conference begins processing applications March 1st,
and gives
first-priority consideration to applications
received by this date.
Deadlines
March 1, 2010 - Due date for
first-priority consideration of applications. After March 1, some spaces
typically remain available, depending on the instrument and week, so
prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the
Administrative Director to inquire.
March 20, 2010 - Acceptance
letters are mailed.
April 15, 2010 - Due date for
coaching requests from accepted applicants.
May 15, 2010 - Due date for
payment of balance of fees.
Financial Aid
A limited amount of financial aid, made possible in part
by endowments such as the Jacob Glick Memorial Fund, is available to support
participants who are unable to pay the full fee. Financial aid is awarded based
on need — both the participant’s need for support and the Conference’s need for
particular players. To apply for financial aid, send in your application,
including deposit if possible, by the March 1 due date, and clearly indicate at the top of
the application that you are requesting financial aid. We will then send you a financial aid form.
Accessibility
If you are a prospective applicant whose disability may
require accommodation to enable participation at the Conference, please note
this when you apply or contact the Administrative Director to inquire.
Questions
If you are new to the Conference and would like to learn more
from an experienced participant,
please send an e-mail message (optionally including your phone number) to learnmore@cmceast.org. One of our
long-time participants will contact you and answer your questions or otherwise
assist you.
All other inquiries should be directed to
Marilyn Bell, our Executive Director, at cmceast@cmceast.org or 845-268-3261.
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