Admission is based on an audition held in the spring. Auditions are by appointment and are scheduled after an application is submitted to the Preparatory Division. Tuition costs vary according to the course of study, but a typical student would take a minimum of a private lesson, a theory class, and an ear training class, and would participate in a large ensemble. In addition, there are many performance opportunities including weekly playing classes, monthly group concerts, solo recitals and concerto competitions. A deferred payment plan is available.
Limited scholarship is also available.