Joeseph Silverstein at Montecito Festival 2015
2025 Festival Application
Applications are NOW being accepted.
Festival Dates:
- Session 1: June 16 – June 25, 2025
- Session 2: June 26 – July 5, 2025
- Session 3: July 6 – July 15, 2025
- Session 4: July 16 – July 25, 2025
- Sessions 1 & 2: June 16 – July 5, 2025
- Session 3 & 4: July 6 – July 25, 2025
- Full Session : June 16 – July 25, 2025
- Montecito Young Artist Festival : Session 1 , session 2, Session 3, Session 4
Join us in Celebrating 18 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 16 - June 25, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 2 - June 26 - July 5, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 3 – July 6 – July 15, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 4 – July 16 – July 25, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 1,2 - June 16 – July 5, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Session 3,4 – July 6 – July 25, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Full Session - June 16 – July 25, 2025
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to junior, high school, college, and post-college students
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Two (2) contrasting pieces (Youtube, Vimeo, Dropbox links preferred)
- Teacher recommendation (not required if current private teacher is festival faculty)
Montecito Young Artist Festival (piano and string students)
Montecito Young Artist Festival
- Session 1(6/16 – 6/24), session 2(6/26 – 7/4), Session 3 (7/6 – 7/14) and Session 4 (7/16 – 7/24)
- General applicants submit this form
- Open to motivated young musicians (piano and strings) (11 yrs and under)
- Application Fee (non-refundable)
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
