Cost & General Information
Cost Estimates
Living Costs
Residence Hall $750
Security Deposit $100 (refundable and not included in total cost)
Meal Plan
All meals (3 meals/day for length of program) $1,470
Instructional Costs
(Includes full instruction costs, fitness center membership, registration fee and gate pass)
Opera Conservatory $3,450
TOTAL: $5,670
*These costs are official as of September 1, 2022, but are subject to change.
Contact Information
Sam Minardi
Schools of Performing & Visual Arts (PAVA) and Arts Education Coordinator
716-357-6234
sminardi@chq.org
Sarah Malinoski-Umberger
Manager, Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
716-357-6233
f: 716-357-9014
smalinoski@chq.org
Chautauqua Festival Schools of Performing and Visual Arts
P.O. Box 1098
1 Ames Ave.
Chautauqua, NY 14722
Deposits
Two deposits are required within seven days of admission into one of Chautauqua’s programs. Upon admission to the program, a non-refundable placeholder or tuition deposit of $500 guarantees the student’s scholarship award, if any, and a place in the program. An additional 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 and is refunded after September 15 upon inspection of room and returned music, etc.