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Session I: July 1 - 13, 2025, Session II: July 15 - 27, 2025 InterHarmony »Italy »Apply »

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  • How to Apply to Session I or Two

    • Application Checklist

      • Participation in the festival is subject to our general Terms and Conditions.
      • Students are responsible for making their own travel arrangements.
      • The festival will not be responsible for individual medical coverage and expenses or for the supervision of students.
      • A parent or guardian may wish to accompany students under 18 years of age. More information can be found on Tuition and Fees. You may also fill out the Guest Form.
      • Students age 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
      • If a teacher is unavailable, the festival reserves the right to reassign students to a different teacher.
      • Not all instrumental students will be assigned to the orchestra. Festival reserves the right to make all assignment decisions.
      • Accepted students will receive a Welcome Handbook detailing music assignments, learning materials, and travel information closer to the time of the festival.
      • Airport Shuttle travel information can be found HERE.
      • USD 100 non-refundable Application Fee is due by February 1st, 2025 (additional USD 60 non-refundable Late Application Fee if applying after this).
      • We regret that not all students are accepted to the festival.
      • After the Application Deadline of February 1st, 2025 acceptance is subject to availability.
      • USD 300 Deposit is due two weeks after receipt of notice of acceptance to reserve your seat.
      • Remaining fees are due on or before March 20th, 2025.
      • Any late payments must be made online to avoid delays.
      • Student Tuition Payments may be made with credit card on the Make a Payment Page. Credit Cards, Wire Transfers, Checks, and Money Orders are accepted. Payments after March 20, 2025 must be made online.
      • Detailed tuition information can be found HERE.
    • Students must choose one of the following:

      Recording:

      • Must contain two contrasting pieces or two contrasting movements within one piece. Voice students may send two contrasting songs or arias that showcase your abilities.
      • Must be no longer than 30 minutes.
      • Recording may be video or audio and sent in any digital format, including email.
      • Must be made on the instrument(s) for which you are applying.
      • Students may apply for one or multiple instruments with the same application form. It is common for students to study two instruments at the festival.
      • Composition Program Only: Prospective students should submit two scores that best represent their compositional ability. Scores should be emailed as PDFs or uploaded when submitting the application form. No recordings are necessary, though you may include recordings or MIDI files of your piece if you like.

      OR

      Live Virtual Audition

      • Students participating in Live Virtual Auditions will have the opportunity to meet some members of the administration and faculty.
      • Repertoire must include student’s choice of two contrasting pieces or two contrasting movements within one piece sent to InterHarmony in advance. Voice students may sing two contrasting songs or arias that showcase their abilities.
      • Auditions will be no longer than 30 minutes.
      • Students who choose to participate in Live Virtual Auditions must agree to be available on the Live Virtual Audition Dates.
      • Audition times will be confirmed individually on the dates provided to accommodate specific time zones.
      • For students who prefer the Live Virtual Audition to sending a recording, the application form and fee must be received by January 9, 2025. IIMF’s representative will contact the applicant to schedule the audition time for one of the Live Virtual Audition dates.

      Admission into InterHarmony International Music Festival is by Recording or Live Virtual Audition only.

      Live Audition Dates:
      January 12, 2025: Woodwinds and Brass
      January 13, 2025: Strings and Voice
      January 14, 2025: Piano

    • If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: festival@interharmony.com or by using our Contact Form.

      Questions about the Shuttle? Detailed information can be found on the Shuttle Page.

      The festival shuttle is only for registered students and guests.

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    Session I: July 1 - 13, 2025

    Session II: July 15 - 27, 2025

  • Recording or Live Virtual Audition Requirements

    • Students must choose one of the following:

      Recording:

      • Must contain two contrasting pieces or two contrasting movements within one piece. Voice students may send two contrasting songs or arias that showcase your abilities.
      • Must be no longer than 30 minutes.
      • Recording may be video or audio and sent in any digital format, including email.
      • Must be made on the instrument(s) for which you are applying.
      • Students may apply for one or multiple instruments with the same application form. It is common for students to study two instruments at the festival.
      • Composition Program Only: Prospective students should submit two scores that best represent their compositional ability. Scores should be emailed as PDFs or uploaded when submitting the application form. No recordings are necessary, though you may include recordings or MIDI files of your piece if you like.

      OR

      Live Virtual Audition

      • Students participating in Live Virtual Auditions will have the opportunity to meet some members of the administration and faculty.
      • Repertoire must include student’s choice of two contrasting pieces or two contrasting movements within one piece sent to InterHarmony in advance. Voice students may sing two contrasting songs or arias that showcase their abilities.
      • Auditions will be no longer than 30 minutes.
      • Students who choose to participate in Live Virtual Auditions must agree to be available on the Live Virtual Audition Dates.
      • Audition times will be confirmed individually on the dates provided to accommodate specific time zones.
      • For students who prefer the Live Virtual Audition to sending a recording, the application form and fee must be received by January 9, 2025. IIMF’s representative will contact the applicant to schedule the audition time for one of the Live Virtual Audition dates.

      Admission into InterHarmony International Music Festival is by Recording or Live Virtual Audition only.

      Live Audition Dates:
      January 12, 2025: Woodwinds and Brass
      January 13, 2025: Strings and Voice
      January 14, 2025: Piano

    • If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: festival@interharmony.com or by using our Contact Form.

      Questions about the Shuttle? Detailed information can be found on the Shuttle Page.

      The festival shuttle is only for registered students and guests.

    Quick Links

    Session I: July 1 - 13, 2025
    Session II: July 15 - 27, 2025

  • Student Tuition for Session I or II

    10% student only tuition discount if paid by March 1st, 2025.

    • $3,774double/triple
      • If students apply for Session I or Session II in Italy and pay in full by March 1st, 2025 the 10% tuition discount brings the total tuition to USD $3,349.
      • If students attend more than one session, there is a 10% tuition discount off of an additional session.
      • Students enrolled in the InterHarmony International School of Music receive an additional 10% tuition discount per session.
      • Tuition including two lessons per week, two chamber coachings per week, lectures, seminars, master classes, orchestra or opera (if applicable), room/board in double or triple room capacity with 3 meals per day, and excursions provided by the festival, and complimentary shuttle to/from Milan Malpensa Airport to/from Acqui Terme.
      • Application and deposit fees are included in the tuition, except USD 60 late application fee after February 1, 2025.
      • Rooms are subject to availability. Certain restrictions may apply.
    • $4,394single
      • If students apply for Session I or Session II in Italy and pay in full by March 1st, 2025 the 10% tuition discount brings the total tuition to USD 3,955.
      • If students attend more than one session, there is a 10% tuition discount off of an additional session.
      • Students enrolled in the InterHarmony International School of Music receive an additional 10% tuition discount per session.
      • Tuition including two lessons per week, two chamber coachings per week, lectures, seminars, master classes, orchestra or opera (if applicable), room/board in single room capacity with 3 meals per day, and excursions provided by the festival, and complimentary shuttle to/from Milan Malpensa Airport to/from Acqui Terme.
      • Application and Deposit Fees are included in the tuition, except USD 60 late application fee if applying after February 1, 2025.
      • Rooms are subject to availability. Once all single rooms are taken, there are a limited amount of double rooms that can be used as single rooms for a surcharge. Certain restrictions may apply.

    Guest Rates for Session I In-Person Italy

    • $2,992double/triple
      • or $250 USD per night per person
      • Includes concert admission, admittance as an observer to master classes, lectures, and seminars, room/board in a double or triple room capacity with 3 meals per day, concerts, and excursions provided by the festival, and complimentary shuttle to/from Milan Malpensa Airport to/from Acqui Terme.
      • USD 300 Deposit is due to reserve your seat. Guest deposit is included in the overall guest rate.
      • For Family Guest Rate Discounts, write us at festival@interharmony.com
      • The Guest Rate is for registered auditors and for registered guests of students who have been accepted into InterHarmony International Music Festival. Visitors (unregistered guests) may not take part in part in excursions, use the shuttles, or take meals with the festival.
      • Rooms are subject to availability. Certain restrictions may apply.
    • $3,592single
      • or $299 USD per night per person
      • Includes concert admission, admittance as an observer to master classes, lectures, and seminars, room/board in a single room capacity with 3 meals per day, concerts, and excursions provided by the festival, and complimentary shuttle to/from Milan Malpensa Airport to/from Acqui Terme.
      • USD 300 Deposit is due to reserve your seat. Guest deposit is included in the overall guest rate.
      • The Guest Rate is for registered auditors and for registered guests of students who have been accepted into InterHarmony International Music Festival. Visitors (unregistered guests) may not take part in part in excursions, use the shuttles, or take meals with the festival.
      • Rooms are subject to availability. Once all single rooms are taken, there are a limited amount of double rooms that can be used as single rooms for a surcharge. Certain restrictions may apply.
    • Cancellation Fees may apply, depending on the cancellation date:

      • Application Fee and Late Application Fee are non-refundable.
      • Deposit Fee is refundable until March 1st, 2025.
      • Remaining fees are refundable until April 1st, 2025.
      • Transaction or credit card processing fees are non-refundable
    • If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: festival@interharmony.com or by using our Contact Form.

      Questions about the Shuttle? Detailed information can be found on the Shuttle Page.

      The festival shuttle is only for registered students and guests.

    Extras

    Luxury Hotel Options
    • There is a $488 surcharge per person to stay at Spa Hotel Acqui. (Space limited. Please write us to ask about availability.)
    • There is a $224 surcharge per person to stay at Hotel Ariston
      Accommodations at InterHarmony


    Second Instrument

    Students who would like to study more than one instrument at the festival. Tuition for a Second Instrument is $997.

    Gluten or Lactose Free Meals*

    InterHarmony is not able to accommodate all food sensitivities. InterHarmony can accommodate gluten free or lactose intolerant dietary restrictions. If gluten free or lactose intolerant, there is an additional $500 fee for the duration of the festival due to the hotel requirements of hiring a separate cook.

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