The First Act/Heifetz Institute partnership is dedicated to inspiring and
enabling young people to experience the joy of making music. The First
Act Scholarship Program provides full scholarships to qualified applicants. If
you are interested in applying, visit www.FirstAct.com.
See previous First Act Scholarship Recipients here.
Ages
Students ages range from 14 to 25. However, students of all ages are welcome to apply, as exceptions may be considered on a case by case basis.
Tuition
Six-week program including room, board, and tuition: $5,200
Deadline
The application deadline for 2010 Heifetz Institute is January 15, 2010. Late applications may be considered based upon space availability.
Scholarships
Scholarship money is available to qualified students.
Scholarship Application Requirements
Early applications are given first priority consideration. Students must complete the Scholarship Application Form and send it with two required attachments to the office before the application deadline, January 15, 2010. Students applying for scholarship from the Heifetz Institute are encouraged to apply for the First Act Scholarship Program.
Please investigate your local community (schools, religious groups, arts or civic organizations, and private donors) for alternate sources of financial aid.
Audition Requirements
Either a live audition or a DVD audition is required.
DVD Auditions (CDs and VHS will not be accepted)
Three copies of a recent DVD showing two contrasting movements (either from different pieces or from the same piece) of the applicant's choice (one of a virtuosic nature).
Accompaniment is optional. Please list directly on the DVD's cover your name, the name of the composer(s) and title of works performed on the recording.
Live Auditions
Live auditions for the 2010 Heifetz Institute will be held in Cleveland, New York, Baltimore,and Boston .
Cleveland Institute of Music, January 22, 2010
The Juilliard School, January 24, 2010
Peabody Conservatory of Music, January 26, 2010
New England Conservatory of Music, January 27, 2010
Click here for more information.
A pianist is not provided for auditions and is not required.
Please arrive 1/2 hour prior to your scheduled audition time to check in and warm up.
Please call the office at 410.480.8007 to schedule an audition time.
Application
Click here to download an application.
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Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2010 with a non-refundable fee of $75. Late applications will be considered depending upon space availability. Upon acceptance to the Institute, the full tuition will be due by April 15, 2010. There are no refunds under any circumstances after May 15, 2010.
***Applicants who are interested in applying to "From the Top!" should indicate on their application that they are also applying to the Heifetz Institute.***