2026 GUIDE TO SUMMER PROGRAMS
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Heifetz International Music Institute
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Heifetz Institute delivers six weeks of intensive professional training with world-class faculty, groundbreaking Communication Training, and 50+ performance opportunities—equipping emerging artists with the skills, experience, and confidence to launch successful careers.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
The Heifetz Institute uniquely combines world-class musical training with groundbreaking communication training, ensuring young artists not only master their craft but also connect powerfully with audiences. With intensive performance opportunities, community outreach, and global streaming reach, Heifetz shapes musicians into transformative performers, leaders, and ambassadors for classical music.
LOCATION
Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, Virginia
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical • Chamber Music
AGE & LEVEL
Summer program is open to outstanding string players who generally range in age from 8 to 30. Successful applicants aged 14 or younger are generally assigned to the Junior Division, while those 15 and older are placed in the Senior Division. 14- and 15-year-old students may be considered for both Junior or Senior Divisions, with placement determined by the artistic director.
DATES
June 19 - August 2, 2026
Date details: Junior Division: Session I: June 19 - July 11; Session II: July 12 - August 2
COST Three-week program (Junior Division only): $5,613; six-week program: $8,961
Cost details
Six-week program (junior and senior division) total: $8,961
Three-week program (junior division only) Total: $5,613 Above prices include tuition, room and board, and all ancillary fees STUDENTS 160
TEACHERS 50
Featured Teachers
Shmuel Ashkenasi, Ralph Kirshbaum, Borromeo String Quartet, Ilya Kaler, Patty Kopec, Ani Kavafian, Mark Kaplan, Paul Neubauer, Atar Arad, Larry Dutton, Amit Peled, Ralph Kirshbaum, Steve Doane, Colin Carr
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Nicholas Kitchen
ADMISSIONS
Benjamin K. Roe, president & CEO
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2026, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association? Under consideration
CONTACT INFORMATION
Benjamin K. Roe, president & CEO
11 South New Street
Staunton, VA 24401
United States
540-907-4446
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