For Composition Program Applicants

Application Deadline: February 23, 2009 (in office)

Send application materials to:

California Summer Music
236 West Portal Ave., PMB 104
San Francisco, CA 94127
(415) 753-8920/8934 (fax)
csm@csmusic.org

To drop off applications in person, bring to:
1215 Quintara St. @ 21st Ave.
San Francisco, CA

Call ahead to assure that someone is present to receive the drop off.

Application Checklist:

• Application form {Downloable PDF link here}
• $75 application fee
• Videotape or DVD (2 copies)
• Resume of musical experience and education
• Written recommendation from current teacher

For Performance Program applicants:

Auditions:
Applicants may audition in person or by submitting two copies of a videotape or DVD (no audio tapes). Tapes should include two selections from contrasting musical periods. One or both of the selections from string players must include piano accompaniment. Please label tapes with name, instrument and the works performed. Tapes must be of recent performances and of the highest possible quality. Preformed groups are welcome to apply.

Regional audition during early February 2009 in the following cities:
Los Angeles, CA
San Francisco, CA
New Haven, CT
Boston, MA
Winston-Salem, NC
New York, NY
Seattle, WA

Call the office in late December 2008 or January 2009 to schedule a live audition at (415) 753-8920.

For Composition Program Applicants:

In addition to application checklist above:

• Scores of two representative compositions
• Recordings, if possible, of works
  (A telephone interview may be requested)