Admissions

Joeseph Silverstein at Montecito Festival 2015

2024 Festival Application

Applications are NOW being accepted.

Festival Dates:

  • Session 1: June 17 – June 26, 2024
  • Session 2: June 27 – Jul 6, 2024
  • Session 3: July 7 – Jul 16, 2024
  • Session 4: July 17 – Jul 26, 2024
  • Sessions 1 & 2: June 17 – June 26, 2024
  • Session 3 & 4: July 17 – July 26, 2024
  • Full Session : June 17 – June 26, 2024
  • Junior Festival : Session 1 , session 2, Session 3

Join us in Celebrating 17 Years of Montecito International Music Festival. The application window is now open for all applicants. Be sure to review all of the information on this page. Apply early!

General Application Deadline: OPEN

Important Notice: Use the latest version of Google Chrome or Firefox to apply. If you experience issues submitting the application, download the pdf application below and email it to registrar@montecitomusicfestival.com

Session 1 - June 17 - June 26, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Session 2 - June 27 - July 6, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Session 3 – July 7 – July 16, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Session 4 – July 17 – July 26, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Session 1,2 - June 17 – June 26, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Session 3,4 – July 17 – July 26, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


Full Session - June 17 – June 26, 2024

  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
  • Application fee (non-refundable): $105
  • Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
  • Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)

General at a Glance


“Junior” Festival Program

Montecito “Junior” Festival Young Pianist

  • Session 1(6/17 – 6/26), session 2(6/27 – 7/6), and Session 3 (7/7 – 7/16)
  • General applicants submit this form
  • Open to Beginning to Intermediate level (Ages from 7 to 13)
  • Application Fee (non-refundable): $105
  • No audition needed
  • Piano ONLY for Session 1 and 2 & Piano and Strings Divisions for Session 3

General at a Glance


Apply by Email or Mail

Downloadable Application Information

Download the application and complete. Submit the completed application along with all of the required materials before the postmark deadlines. You must include payment details on the application. Applications without payment will not be accepted.

Option 1: Email the completed application to registrar@montecitomusicfestival.com. Include additional material as needed such as recommendation letter, financial aid documents and recordings/Youtube links.

Options 2: Mail all application materials to: Montecito International Music Festival, P.O. Box 712358, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. Applications can only be received via U.S. Mail / International Post. DO NOT use alternative courier services such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL.

Application Deadlines

After March 15, you may download and complete your mail-in application. All materials must be postmarked by the following dates:

  • General Deadline: OPEN