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Application Open Dates
Aspen Opera Theater and VocalARTS: August 1, 2022
All other programs: September 15, 2022
2023 PROGRAM DATES
Full Session: Wednesday, June 21–Sunday, August 20, 2023
Half Session I: Wednesday, June 21–Sunday, July 23, 2023
Half Session II: Monday, July 24–Sunday, August 20, 2023
Session offerings vary by program. Please check your Program of Study page for more information.
Private Lessons
Orchestra and Collaborative Piano students receive one, one-hour lesson each week from AMFS artist-faculty. Solo Piano and Aspen Opera Theater students receive an average of ninety minutes of lesson time per week, through a combination of private and class study.
Studio and Master Classes
Many faculty departments host weekly studio classes. Artist-faculty and guest artists conduct master class series that focus on solo, chamber, and orchestral repertoire. Master classes are open to all students and the public.
Student Performance Opportunities
Numerous opportunities are available for students to perform solo and chamber music repertoire. Concerto Competitions are also programmed for Violin, Lower Strings, Winds, Brass, Percussion (every other year), Harp, and Solo Piano. Students are able to participate through auditions and/or teacher-approved applications. Concerto Competitions are available to instrumentalists enrolled in the Orchestra / Instrumental program or pianists enrolled in the Solo Piano program only.
Concert Attendance
Students are given an AMFS season pass and are encouraged to attend the 400-plus events presented throughout the season.