Fellowship Program

PROGRAM DETAILS

TUITION COST:

$TBA

INCLUDES:

Guaranteed chamber performances, side by side with mentors or other fellows
2 Guaranteed orchestral performances for winds, brass, strings, and percussion
Guaranteed piano recital performance for pianists
Private lesson with a mentor of your choice
Masterclasses with distinguished guest artists
Seminars with mentors, composers, artist managers, and other industry leaders

Housing with an area host family or double occupancy hotel room
Daily lunch (dinners are the responsibility of the fellow)
An all-access festival pass to attend all evening performances and events
Professional audio recordings of your performances
Professional photographs of your performances
Fun events like our ice cream socials, opening celebration, and after party!

LIFE AT LAKE GEORGE

Daily rehearsals take place at variety of venues in Lake George Village including churches, hotel conference rooms, as well as the local library, art gallery, and museum. Evening performances take place at our historic, lakeside venues: the Carriage House Theater and Lake George’s Shepard Park Amphitheater.

A delicious, pot-luck style lunch is served daily in Lake George’s centrally located St. James church, prepared by our team of community volunteers and host families. There are always snacks, fruit, and beverages available, and kitchen and practice facilities available for personal use. Our historic facility and community hall, all enhanced by the beautiful surroundings make a residency at Lake George a fulfilling and treasured opportunity.

Not only is Lake George a destination for classical music lovers, it is also a quintessential summer vacation town. With the most gorgeous lake and natural scenery as our backdrop, Lake George offers everything from hiking, parasailing, kayaking, and boat cruises to fine dining, quiet parks and beaches, and of course a plethora of touristy attractions like mini-golf courses, arcades, t-shirt shops, and ice cream parlors!

REPERTOIRE PERFORMED & ACTIVITIES

Fellows will typically perform in one or two chamber groups, one large ensemble, and in the festival symphony orchestra (two orchestral programs).

Guest artists offer fellows master classes and on occasion; private lessons, and other educational components such as pre-performance discussions and workshops—all in addition to “side-by-side” chamber and orchestral collaborations.

The Lake George Music Festival is a collaborative artist retreat for both young professionals and internationally acclaimed guest artists. All participants attend as a way to advance intellectually, artistically, and professionally while working closely together in a tight-knit community and nurturing atmosphere.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applications for 2025 will be accepted for violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn, trumpet, percussion, piano, and conducting.

Applications will open on November 1st, 2024. The final deadline to apply for all programs is January 1st, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. The Application fee is $25.

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CONDUCTING FELLOW INFORMATION

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

COMPOSER'S INSTITUTE

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Current CV or Resume

Audition video links

Recommendation letter

Application fee of $25

Please Note: Applications that do not strictly follow these procedures will not be reviewed.
Video recordings must include two contrasting works and an orchestral excerpt (pianists excluded) of your choice. Percussionists please include one marimba solo and one other instrument. Submissions should contrast both in style and tempo. Recordings must be unedited and recorded within the past 6 months. If you choose to submit a piece originally written with piano accompaniment, your video should be recorded with a pianist. Piano reductions of concertos are acceptable. The conducting fellowship has specific application requirements. Please click here for more information
We offer residencies to fellows from all nationalities and backgrounds ages 18 and up. Generally, fellows who qualify for Lake George residencies typically are undergraduate or graduate students who show great professional promise. An abiding principle at Lake George is that applications for residency are judged solely on basis of artistic merit.
Fellows are invited to Lake George on the basis of a recorded audition. Combined enrollment is limited to the number of musicians needed for a full symphony orchestra; plus pianists.

Fellows must attend for the entire festival.

Candidates who pass the recorded audition screening may be contacted for a telephone or ZOOM video interview prior to admission.

An enrollment fee of $100 is due immediately to reserve your space and applies towards your total cost of attending, if applicable. Any remaining balances is due by April 1.

Questions about repertoire or other submission related details please contact us at info@lakegeorgemusicfestival.com