2027 SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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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 age 14 or younger are generally assigned to the Junior Division, while those 15 and older are placed in the Senior Division. Students age 14-15 may be considered for either division, with placement determined by the artistic director.
DATES
June 18 - August 1, 2027
Date details: Junior Division: Session I, June 18 - July 10; Session II: July 11 - August 1
COST $6,580-$10,090
Cost details
Three-week program, Junior Division only: $6,580 ($4,300 tuition + $1,800 room & board + $480 additional fees)
Six-week program: $10,090 ($6,200 tuition + $3,000 room & board + $890 additional fees) STUDENTS 160
Students details
Senior Division: 64 students; Junior Division, Session I: 48 students; Junior Division, Session II: 48 students
TEACHERS 50
Featured Teachers
Chamber music: Shmuel Ashkenasi, Ralph Kirshbaum, Kim Kashkashian, Borromeo Quartet; violin: Ani Kavafian. Miriam Fried, Daniel Phillips, Mark Kaplan, Grigory Kalinovsky, Ara Gregorian, Irina Muresanu, Kyoko Takezawa, Kyung Sun Lee; viola: Paul Neubauer, Atar Arad, Caroline Coade, Michael Klotz, Mai Motobuchi; cello: Nick Canellakis, Hannah Roberts, Steve Doane, Colin Carr
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Nicholas Kitchen
ADMISSIONS
Elizabeth McGuire; Nicholas Kitchen
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2027, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association?
Under consideration
CONTACT INFORMATION
Elizabeth McGuire, executive director
11 South New Street
Staunton, VA 24401
UNITED STATES
540-907-4446
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