THE DETAILS

See below for Festival Participation Level information, Programs of Study, and Program Description. Participation in the Festival has two steps: 1) Application via Acceptd.com 2) Registration via our website form. Applications will open October 15th, 2024 and close April 15, 2025. Space is limited. Please contact Courtney@SummerMusicinTuscany.org with questions.

FESTIVAL PARTICIPATION LEVELS

One Week Studio Artist

July 14-22, 2025 - For adult students, usually those who have played for less than 5 years or are returning to studies after a period away from their instrument.

Included Musical Experiences: Ensemble performance at the Villa Concert; Two 60-min private lessons; Two large ensemble rehearsals; Attendance at all masterclasses/rehearsals.

Included Cultural Activities: Opening Pizza Dinner; Trip to Montepulciano, winery meal included. Shuttle Pick up to/from Train Station/Around Town; Castle/Museum/Gallery Tickets Purchased For You; Recording services of concert. Tuition: $700.00 USD.

Two Week Studio Artist

July 14-29, 2025 - For adult students, usually those who have played for less than 5 years or are returning to studies after a period away from their instrument.

Included Musical Experiences: Ensemble performance at the Villa Concert; Four 60-min private lessons; Four large ensemble rehearsals; Attendance at all masterclasses/rehearsals.

Included Cultural Activities: Opening Pizza Dinner and Final Dinner at Locanda dei Tintori Restaurant (wine, appetizers, pasta); Shuttle Pick up to/from Train Station/Around Town; Trip to Montepulciano, winery meal included. Castle/Museum/Gallery Tickets Purchased For You; Recording services of concert. Tuition: $1,200.00 USD

Festival Artist

July 14-29, 2025 - For artists that play at a high level (adults, advanced university students) Includes: Five 60-min private lessons; 2 masterclass performances; A minimum of 8 ensemble rehearsals; A minimum of 2 concert performances.

Included Cultural Activities: Trip to Montepulciano, winery meal included; Opening Pizza Dinner; Final Dinner at La Locanda dei Tintori restaurant (wine, appetizers, pasta); Shuttle Pick up to/from Train Station/Around Town; Castle/Museum/Gallery Tickets Purchased For You. Professional Recording Services of concerts. Tuition: $1,500.00 USD

Visiting Artist

Registration is by permission of the Artistic and Executive Director only. Very high level performers who are not interested in lessons or instruction. May observe lessons/Masterclasses only. Will perform in concerts as decided by the Artistic Team. May select/purchase Cultural Add-ons Activities according to their interests, none are included. Fee: $150.00

Guests

We welcome guests of all ages and participants regularly bring their families, parents, or friends! We do ask that guests register for a small fee for liability reasons. Then they may select/purchase any of our Cultural Add-on Activities according to their interests. Fee: $50.00

Programs of study and description

Vocal Studies: classical/opera

Strings Studies: Violin, Cello, or Viola

Wind Quintet Studies: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Horn, Bassoon

Piano Studies

Percussion Studies

  • You will enjoy private and group instruction with master teaching-artists and coaches

  • The program is small (usually about 40-50 participants) in order to create a tailor-made, supportive experience for each musician.

  • Repertoire will be selected and assigned by June 1, 2025, so you can learn your music prior to arrival.

  • Multiple opportunities for musicians to participate in solo, quartet, quintet and/or large ensemble public performances in beautiful venues.

  • Ensembles will include groups such as opera scenes, string or wind quartets, duos, jazz combos, madrigal/choral ensembles according to participants’ interests.

  • Our home venue is a breathtaking 18th century ovoid theatre with 45 boxes: Teatro Comunale degli Arrischianti. We also have additional rehearsal and practice rooms in various locations throughout the town’s Historic Center.

  • Cultural enrichment opportunities include exploring a thousand-year-old castle, visiting Montepulciano, going inside an ancient Etruscan tomb, hiking in a Nature Preserve, visiting the spring-fed pool and more.

  • Daily schedule runs 9:00am-12:30pm and 3:00-6:30pm Monday-Saturday and includes technique classes, group masterclasses, individual lessons, ensemble coachings, scenes stagings, trips to nearby attractions, and more. You will not have classes during all of these hours; there will be time for relaxation, exploration and practice.

  • You will sample the local cuisine in world class restaurants - and don’t forget your daily gelato for dessert!

The view of the Piazza from our home theatre.