Apply to the Academy
This application is for both the Concerto Competition and the Academy. Please review the Summer Academy 2027 eligibility, fees, and application requirements before applying.
Application deadlines & fees
Early bird & concerto competition · €50
Apply before January 15, 2027.
General application · €80
Apply before March 1, 2027.
Prepare your videos
Applicants to both the Academy and the Concerto Competition must submit unedited video recordings of two contrasting pieces, with or without piano accompaniment.
Applicants are also required to submit a short video (no longer than 3 minutes) introducing themselves, briefly describing their musical inspirations and goals and what they would like to explore or develop at the Shkolnikova Academy.
Upload your videos to YouTube and provide the links in the application form. Videos may be public or unlisted and must be accessible to the Academy for review.
The repertoire submitted in the videos does not necessarily need to be the repertoire the applicant wishes to study or perform at the Academy.
Scholarship consideration
Merit- and need-based scholarships are available.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by the Early Bird deadline of January 15, 2027, for greater consideration for scholarship support.
Scholarship decisions are subject to available funds. Applying early does not guarantee a scholarship.
Shkolnikova Academy
2027 Application Form
Complete the details below and upload the requested documents to submit your application.