2027 SUMMER PROGRAMS GUIDE
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Rushmore Music Festival
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Each week students receive: two private lessons; two chamber music coachings; two chamber orchestra rehearsals; four audience engagement classes including improvisation; stage presence; singing, and drama; and weekly on-campus and community performances opportunities, competitions, and masterclasses. See website for specific details about each program.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS PROGRAM
Rushmore Music Festival offers three programs for advanced strings and piano students: Young Artist Fellowship program (ages 13-18); Emerging Artists Ensemble-in-Residence program (ages 19-23); and Collaborative Piano Fellowship (ages 23-28). We invite students seeking a challenging, immersive musical experience, focused on cultivating unique artistic voices through solo and chamber music.
LOCATION
Rapid City, South Dakota
MUSICAL FOCUS
Classical
AGE & LEVEL
13-26, advanced
DATES
Session 1 & 2: June 21 - August 1, 2027
Date details: June 21 - July 11, Session 1; July 11 - August 1, Session 2
COST Program costs: Session I and II: $9,750; single session: $4,950
Cost details
Fellowships: 100% coverage of all tuition, accommodations, transportation, and technology fees; students responsible for meal plan fee, $1,500/six weeks. Student scholarships may be available for students who do not receive a fellowship, which would cover a portion of tuition, room & board, and other fees; see website for details.
STUDENTS 50+
Students details
25+ students per session
TEACHERS 7-13
Featured Teachers
Dr. Katie Smirnova, violin; Suliman Tekalli, violin; Matthew Cohen, viola; Dr. Ismar Gomes, cello; Dr. Minna Rose Chung, cello; Dr. Zhenni Li-Cohen, piano; Dr. Wan-Chi Su, piano
DIRECTORS
Dr. Katie Smirnova, executive director; Dr. Ismar Gomes, artistic director
ADMISSIONS
Dr. Katie Smirnova
HEALTH & SAFETY
If needed for Summer 2027, will this program consider safeguards as recommended by the American Camp Association?
Under consideration
CONTACT INFORMATION
Dr. Katie Smirnova, executive director
Dr. Ismar Gomes, artistic director
13271 Klondike Road
Rapid City, SD 57702-7426
UNITED STATES
605-646-3146
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