Cost & Concert Attire
Concert Dress, living costs, meal plan, tuition and deposit requirements for the upcoming season.
Cost Estimates
Housing Costs
Residence Hall $750
Security Deposit $100 (refundable)
Meal Plan
All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) $1400
Instructional Costs
Includes full instruction costs, fitness center membership, registration fee and gate pass to attend all events for free (except opera and theater).
Instrumental Program $2,720
TOTAL: $4,870
Instrumental students automatically receive a full tuition scholarship to attend. Many others receive scholarships to cover room and board as well. We do have work study positions available as well to help defray the cost.
Contact Information
Sarah Malinoski-Umberger
Manager, Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
716-357-6233
f: 716-357-9014
smalinoski@chq.org
Jennifer M. Barczak
Schools of Performing and Visual Arts Assistant
School of Dance Liaison
716-357-6234
jbarczak@chq.org
Chautauqua Festival Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
P.O. Box 1098
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
The Music School Festival Orchestra is underwritten in part by the Hultquist Foundation and the Carnahan-Jackson Foundation of Jamestown, N.Y.
Deposits
Two deposits are required within seven days of admission into one of Chautauqua’s programs. Upon admission to the program, a placeholder or tuition deposit of $500 (at most) guarantees the student’s scholarship award and a place in the program. A security/music deposit of $100 is required of all students, including those on full scholarships. This deposit guarantees a student’s housing and is used to defray the cost of damage to dormitories or loss of or damage to other property.
Concert Attire
On Stage Performance:
Option 1: White top (no bare shoulders), black dress pants or skirt, black dress shoes
Option 2: Black tuxedo jacket, black dress pants, white shirt, black bow tie, black socks, black Dress shoes
Pit Performance:
Black dress shirt (no bare shoulders), black dress pants or black skirt, black dress shoes