APPLICATIONS FOR ICI 2024 are still open!

(Scholarships no longer available)

Important Dates for ICI 2024

  • Program Dates: July 14 - August 4, 2024

  • Application Deadline: Our priority deadline has passed. We are now considering late applications!

  • Notification of Acceptance: by March 15, 2024

  • Security Deposit Due: April 1, 2024

  • Tuition Due: May 1, 2024

  • Application Fee: $70

  • Tuition: $4,050 for 3 weeks - includes room and board (need-based scholarships available!)

  • Security Deposit: $500 to secure your place. This will count towards your general tuition. This deposit is non-refundable

  • Cancellation Policy: Application fees and security deposit are not refundable. Cancellations after May 1, 2024 will not be considered for any refund amount.

Fees

GENERAL AUDITION GUIDELINES

  • Applicants are required to submit videos recorded within the last twelve (12) months.

  • Make sure to place your camera at an angle where your bow arm and left hand are clearly shown.

  • We strongly encourage all applicants to record using a microphone.

  • Separate takes for each video are allowed, however, no video or audio edits of the performance are permitted.

  • We do not require prospective students to audition with a collaborative pianist unless they are playing a sonata.

  • Videos may be submitted as links to YouTube (unlisted/public) and Google Drive. Be sure your audition videos are titled with your name, piece, and movement played. All links should be working and not require a password or signing-in necessary.

  • If you wish to upload supplemental materials that do not meet the conditions above but showcase other aspects of your playing or musicianship, feel free to add the links to the application in the “supplemental materials” field. If you have any other questions, please contact us at: internationalcelloinstitute@gmail.com.

AUDITION / VIDEO REQUIREMENTS FOR ICI 2024

Repertoire: College students and older

  • Exposition from a standard cello concerto.

  • One movement from the Bach Cello Suites.

  • A piece of your choice.

Repertoire: High School students

  • Two repertoire choices required from standard cello repertoire, should be contrasting in style.

Additional Materials

  • A personal statement video telling us about yourself and what goals you would like to attain at ICI.

Disclaimers:

  1. The personal statement video is required for all applicants.

  2. High school students are required to submit only two repertoire videos of their choice.

CANCELLATION POLICY

ICI reserves the right to make any necessary adjustments up to full cancellation, in the case of unforeseen circumstances.

”Unforeseen circumstances” is terminology used to describe an event that prevents ICI from proceeding with programming in traditional fashion. Examples of such circumstances can include, but are not limited to, site unavailability, health and safety risks, and technology issues.

In the event that a student decides not attend the ICI program, cancellations after May 1, will not be considered for any refund amount.

FACILITIES INFORMATION

Room & Board (included in your tuition): double-occupancy dorm rooms, practice rooms, dining facilities, on the St. Olaf College campus in Northfield, MN.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

All attendees must agree to adhere to all health and safety protocols and requirements established by the International Cello Institute and those set by St. Olaf College. We will follow current CDC guidelines on Covid for ICI 2024.