Login Go Buy Tickets Plan Visit Private Events Shop & Dine Give Education About Steans Music Institute Applications Bridges Competition Program for Jazz Program for Piano and Strings Program for Singers Support RSMI Live Streams Reach Teach Play Reach Programs Teach Programs Play Programs Jazz Scholars Program Support RTP Applying to RSMI Applications for RSMI's programs are available seasonally through the online platform Acceptd. Please note: RSMI’s Program for Jazz is invitation only—there is no application for participation. Applications are now open for Summer 2022: 4th Annual Bridges Composition Competition: open until Jan. 31, 2022 Program for Piano & Strings: open until Jan. 31, 2022 Program for Singers: Round 1 of Online Applications open until Nov. 1, 2021 Live auditions held in New York City (Nov. 22 & 23) and Highland Park (Dec. 6) For questions, clarification or concerns, email institute@ravinia.org. Apply Now Bridges Composition Competition Eligibility: Any nationality permitted to submit works for the composition competition Composers must be 18-30 years of age at the time of submission Composition Guidelines: Submission Requirements: Program for Piano & Strings Details: All applicants must upload to the application website three (3) electronic audio recordings to fulfill the following requirements. CDs, tapes, and video recordings will not be accepted, nor will recordings sent by email. Live auditions are not offered. Application fee: $60 Applicants are notified of admissions decisions by email by mid-March. Eligibility: Applicants must be 17–30 years of age at the time of attendance. Ensemble members may apply both as individuals and with their ensemble, but will only be able to attend as one or the other. Attendance for the full five-week program is required. All nationalities are permitted to attend but must be able to arrange travel to and from Chicago. Violin Guidelines: Viola Guidelines: Cello Guidelines: Piano Guidelines: Ensemble Guidelines: Program for Singers Eligibility: Attendance for the full duration of the program is required. All nationalities are permitted to attend but must be able to arrange travel to and from Chicago. Details: All applicants must upload to the application website four (4) electronic recordings and supplemental materials for pre-screening. Selected applicants will be asked to attend live auditions. Applicants unable to attend live auditions will be considered based on the recordings submitted with the application, with an opportunity to submit additional audition videos. Application fee: $60 Applicants are notified of admissions decisions by email by mid-March. Online Applications: Live Auditions Apply Now If you are unable to pay our application fee or require financial assistance, please contact us at institute@ravinia.org. Your donation supports classical music and sustains our Chicago Symphony Orchestra summer residency. LEARN MORE DONATE NOW Receive Updates from Ravinia Submit Socialize DONATE NOW | BLOG | ADMINISTRATION | PRESS ROOM| PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT US LEAD REACH TEACH PLAY® SPONSOR: 418 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035 Entire site contents Copyright 2021 Ravinia Festival, a not-for-profit organization. Terms and conditions (IP-0AC80B06)