Participant Class

The Participant Class is limited to high-school and collegiate students between the age of 15 and 28 as of June 30, 2025

Festival activities will include:

  • Master classes with festival faculty and guest artists

  • Solo and ensemble competitions

  • Daily guided warm-up sessions

  • Panel discussions with festival faculty and guest artists

  • Chamber ensemble performances

  • Competition recital performances (finalists and winners)

  • Faculty and Guest Artist Recitals

  • Opportunities to take private lessons with faculty and guest artists

  • High-school participants under the age of 18 MUST stay in the CSU dorms and purchase the campus meal plan unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact us (info below) for questions or concerns.

Housing:

The River Park Campus of Columbus State University contains several campus housing options: Broadway Crossing/Columbus Hall, and The Rankin.

Tuition and Fees:

Participant Tuition - $225 (there is a non-refundable $100 deposit due with your registration)

Optional Housing (LIMITED SPACE!) - $75

Meal plan available for purchase - $60
The meal plan will cover six meals: Day 1 dinner, Day 2 breakfast/lunch/dinner, and Day 3 breakfast/lunch

High-school participants under the age of 18 MUST use the meal plan unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.