ICI 2025 Dates:

July 13 - August 3

If interested in a scholarship, the applicant must submit the financial aid application form.

Important Dates for ICI 2025

  • Program Dates: July 13 - August 3, 2025

  • Early Decision Application Deadline: January 15, 2025

  • Regular Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: by March 15, 2025

  • Security Deposit Due: April 1, 2025

  • Tuition Due: May 1, 2025

Fees

  • Early Decision Application Fee: $45

  • Regular Application Fee: $75
    (reduced application fee if you apply before January 15th is $45)

  • Tuition: $4,150 for 3 weeks (includes room and board)

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

  • Cancellation Policy: Application fees and security deposit are not refundable. Cancellations after May 1, 2025, will not be considered for any refund amount.

GENERAL AUDITION GUIDELINES

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

  • Audition videos must clearly display the hands and face of the applicant during the performance, and be taken from a single-camera perspective.

  • 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.

  • 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, easily accessible, and not require a password or signing 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

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

Audition Videos Requirements

  • First or last movement exposition from a standard cello concerto.

  • One movement from the Bach Cello Suites.

  • One short work, (5-6 mins) with or without piano.

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 (including current senior/12th grade 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.