Summer Violin Institute – 2025

June 16 – June 21, 2025

Application deadline: Monday, April 7

The Summer Violin Institute is an intensive six day program that offers participants the opportunity to work with renowned violin faculty. The master class format provides a unique environment for students to receive individual instruction while also benefiting from knowledge imparted to the group in a collective setting. The program is designed to develop strong technical ability, advanced musical skills, thorough knowledge of repertoire and healthy practice habits.

Daily class times: 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. (Central Daylight Time)

Participant tuition: $750

Full program auditors: $450

Faculty for this year’s institute: Blair Milton, Ilya Kaler, Paul Kantor, I-Hao Lee, Violaine Melançon and Gerardo Ribeiro.

Audition Requirements

A video recording including one movement of a violin concerto, and one movement of a Bach solo sonata or partita (not less than 10 minutes total).

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the Summer Application. Upon creating a file in the Application, applicants should select “Summer Session” as their application type, and then select the workshop to which they are applying. This will ensure that the file is distributed to the correct reviewers. No separate application form is necessary—do not submit an application to Northwestern University via the Common Application or Graduate Music Online Application.

Applicants will be asked to upload a detailed resume, a repertoire list, as well as all audition requirements for the performance offerings. Additionally, applicants will be required to provide one letter of recommendation. Please enter the name and email of your recommender into the online application, which will allow your recommender to submit a letter electronically. Letters of recommendation should not be submitted by the applicant directly. Should your recommender have trouble with the online form, please contact summermusic@northwestern.edu.

The application deadline is April 7, 2025, however due to limited space in this institute, early submission is strongly recommended. Applications will be reviewed beginning February 1, and notices of admission will be sent via email. Enrollment may fill before the April 7 deadline. Payments must be received no later than June 1, 2025.