Housing & Meals
Housing
Consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws and Chautauqua’s commitment to inclusiveness and non-discrimination, housing is assigned based on a student’s gender identity/expression.
Chautauqua makes all reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the federal Fair Housing Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, and applicable local laws.
Chautauqua provides residence hall lodging for approximately 280 full-time students enrolled in the art, music and dance schools. The residence halls are located within walking distance to all program facilities. Each room comes with a bed, desk and closet for each student and the bathroom is shared with one other room. One full-time RA’s is hired for each wing. Housing will be open for students to move in as early as Friday, June 23.
Chautauqua offers two housing facilities, Bellinger Hall and Lincoln Dorm. Most students will share a room with one other student and then share an adjoining bathroom with another room (4 to the bathroom). While we do have a small number of private rooms, the majority will have a roommate and suitemates. Lincoln Dorm has hall bathrooms that are shared by about 10 students (bathrooms include multiple showers, sinks, etc).
If you prefer to not stay in the Bellinger Hall or Lincoln Dorm, we are happy to provide you with guidance for housing in the area, however, we cannot guarantee housing other than these options.
Food Service
All students who live in the residence halls will automatically be enrolled in our full meal plan. This plan includes breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. There is no option to opt-out of the meal plan.
Please be aware that we cannot accommodate unique or individual dietary requests, however, we will try to accommodate everyone as best as we can.
Work Study & College Credit
INSTRUMENTAL STUDENTS ONLY
MSFO ORCHESTRA MANAGER ($600)
MSFO ASSISTANT ORCHESTRA MANAGER ($600)
If interested, please email a current resume and cover letter to Sarah Malinoski-Umberger.
- When rehearsal schedule is posted, prepare a separate set-up chart for each rehearsal (daily), and deliver to Lenna Crew by 6 p.m. on the previous day. Charts will include the exact placement of all chairs, stands, percussion and auxiliary instruments. Also include the conductor’s podium, chairs and stands for soloists if needed and a resonator box if needed for soloists. Include any risers that will be used. Put date and time of the rehearsal on the chart and give to Lenna crew. Give charts for dress rehearsal and concert (including concert order) to Amp crew. The Amp crew will need separate set-up sheets for all the pieces. Be sure to include the placement of prominent auxiliary instruments such as piano and celeste.
- Following each rehearsal, check with Lenna crew for any assistance they may need that day in tearing down, or the next day in setting up.
- Assist Music Director in miscellaneous logistical needs
- At rehearsal intermission, give players 5 and 2 minute warnings prior to the resumption of rehearsal. At the amphitheater rehearsal, be sure to give the warnings on the back porch as well.
Always consider these potential needs:
Piano and its placement
Celeste
Harpsichord
Stand Lights
Chairs and Stands for soloist(s)
Props for opera
Podium for conductor
Resonator Box for soloist
Microphones for soloists
If interested, please contact Sarah Malinoski-Umberger.
MSFO CO-LIBRARIANS ($1200) two positions available
Plan to arrive a few days prior to the first rehearsal. The first rehearsal of the 2023 season is on Sunday, June 25. Plan to meet with the Head Librarian upon your arrival.
- As soon as instrumentation lists are posted, prepare all music in folders and make practice copies when instructed. Have the folders ready the day before the first rehearsal. You will need to set “summer” music library hours (a good time of day when one or both librarians can be present) for students to pick up or return music. Hours should be posted on the library door as well as at the School of Music Office and at Bellinger Hall Cafeteria.
- Keep track of all parts. All parts should be numbered so that a specific part is assigned to a specific player. Prepare a chart with each student‘s name and the part number. This will assist in locating parts if not returned. Have students initial next to their name when receiving and returning music. Inform them that they will be held financially accountable for the exact part given them. The cost of missing parts will be deducted from their security deposit.
- Collect music after each concert and return it to the Music Library. The day following the concert, sort and inventory music for return to the rental companies. If any parts are missing, immediately contact the student to whom it was assigned.
If interested, please contact Sarah Malinoski-Umberger.
USHERS ($300) 8 positions available to instrumental students only (due to program schedules).
Plan to arrive a couple of days prior to the start of the season for training. Each usher will be asked to work in the Amphitheater (CHQ’s main performing venue) one night each week. You will be asked to work a Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra concert (Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday) or a Friday evening for our Popular Entertainment series. The performances begin at 8:15 and you’ll need to be at the Amphitheater by 6:45 (T/Th/S) and 6:15 (F) in order to be ready for the venue to open at 7:15 (T/Th/S) and 7:00 (F).
This position reports to the head usher and schedules will be distributed at the beginning of the season.
If interested please send a cover letter and resume to Sarah Malinoski-Umberger.
College Credit
Students can receive undergraduate or graduate credit for their studies at the Chautauqua Schools of Performing and Visual Arts. Credits are available by special arrangement with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Fredonia. This is at the prevailing cost of SUNY tuition, in addition to tuition, room and board costs at CHQ. Students must indicate their desire for college credit at initial registration.
- Visual Arts students can receive up to three credits for studio work
- Dance students can receive up to three credit hours for classes and performances
- Instrumental students can receive up to two credit hours for private instruction and chamber music ensemble participation
- Piano students can receive up to two credit hours for private instruction and piano literature
- Voice students can receive up to two credit hours for private instruction and participation in opera and musical theater workshops
- Dance students can receive up to three credit hours for classes and performances
Courses:
Special Topics: Studio Art (ARTS 390) – 1-3 credits
Selected Topics: Chautauqua School of Dance (DANC 341) – 0.5-3 credits
Applied Music Major (MUS 325) – 2 credits
Applied Music Major (MUS 605) – 2 credits
Professional Theatre Intern (THEA 490) – 1-15 credits
For more information please contact:
Sarah Malinoski-Umberger, Manager CHQ Schools of PAVA
smalinoski@chq.org
Eric Skowronski, Director of Extended Learning, SUNY Fredonia
Eric.Skowronski@fredonia.edu
Vaccine Requirements
Immunization & Meningitis Requirements
For our 2023 season, Chautauqua will require all enrolled students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the time of arrival unless a medical exemption is secured by March 15. Please email smalinoski@chq.org for more information on medical exemptions.
In accordance with New York State Public Health Law 2165, CHQ requires that all incoming students born on or after January 1, 1957 must provide proof of immunity against measles, mumps, and rubella. The state also requires that all students receive information about meningococcal disease and have made an informed decision about whether or not to receive immunization against meningococcal disease.
Exceptions:
• Students born prior to 1/1/1957 are exempt from providing proof of immunization.
• Medical reasons: For a temporary or permanent medical exemption, the student must submit a signed statement from a health care provider that includes the reason, specific immunizations that apply, and an end date for the exemption.
• Religious reasons: For a religious exemption, the student must submit documentation of a sincerely held religious belief. Statements from parents/guardians will only be accepted if the student is less than 18 years of age.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Students must provide an official record of their measles, mumps, and rubella immunity before registering for classes. Records may be obtained from the student‘s past or current health care provider, previous school or university, public health department or government agency. The following information describes the proof of immunity required for measles, mumps, and rubella:
Measles:
• TWO doses of Measles vaccine (or two doses of combined MMR vaccine) given on or after the first birthday, and at least 28 days apart; or
• Physician documented history of the disease; or
• Serologic evidence of immunity (positive blood titers)
Mumps:
• One dose of Mumps vaccine (or combined MMR vaccine) on or after the first birthday, given after January 1, 1969, or
• Physician documented history of disease; or
• Serologic evidence of immunity (positive blood titers)
Rubella:
• One dose of Rubella vaccine (or combined MMR vaccine) on or after the first birthday, given after January 1, 1969, or
• Serologic evidence of immunity (positive blood titers). (Note: History of illness is not acceptable)
We will accept any one of the following documentation of your MMR vaccinations:
• A copy of your immunizations (including actual dates) on an official government/school letterhead — the simplest place to obtain this may be from your most recently attended high school or college; OR
• A copy of your immunizations (including actual dates) on physician’s letterhead, which includes printed name, address and telephone number; OR
• Have a blood test to confirm immunity. Please note: a copy of the lab report must be provided to Student Health Services.
Please note that the documentation must be in English and must have students name and date of birth.
Meningitis Information
Students must receive information about meningococcal disease and make an informed decision about whether or not to receive vaccination against meningococcal disease. This vaccine is not required, but highly suggested. Please take the time to read the Meningitis Fact Sheet to make your decision.