• Composition Program:  €2000 (Cortona Prize full-tuition scholarship available)
    Performance Program:  €2000
    Chamber Music Initiative: €2000
    Conducting Program: €2000 (two €1000 scholarships available)
    Auditor/Groupie Program:  €1000
    Audio/Visual Fellowship: partial and full-tuition scholarships available
    Resident Piano Fellowship: one full-tuition scholarship available

    Additional performance-based scholarships will be awarded at the time of acceptance. Need-based financial assistance in the form of partial tuition discounts may be available; please contact the Sessions director at info@cortonasessions.org for more information if you have financial need.

    TUITION INCLUDES:

    • group classes

    • Cortona Collective concerts

    • workshops

    • private lessons

    • rehearsal coachings

    • one-on-one consultations

    • access to Akoesticum’s state-of-the-art rehearsal and performance facilities and equipment (full list of instruments and rooms available here)

    • complimentary headshot sessions with Brendan Sweeney, production manager

    FOOD & LODGING: €1000 EUR

    Food and Lodging includes:

    • dorm room with bathroom (shared with one or two roommates)

    • breakfast buffet every morning

    • free coffee, tea, and water all day, every day

    • 2 banquet dinners (July 20 and July 31)

    • wi-fi

    • access to Akoesticum’s beautiful housing facilities, including:

      • bar/cafe

      • walking paths

      • common shared spaces

    NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION:

    • airfare

    • train fare to/from the Ede train station

    • accommodations prior to July 20, 2025 or after August 1, 2025

    • some meals

    • additional snacks and drinks

    • souvenirs

    • merch (click here to view official Cortona Sessions merch)

  • March 1, 2025: Application decisions announced
    March 15, 2025: Deposit payment/confirmation deadline
    April 15, 2025: Second payment due
    May 15, 2025: Payment due in full

    Late payments will incur a €150 penalty unless payment arrangements are made prior to April 15, 2025.

  • Withdraw by April 15:  €850 (deposit)
    Withdraw by May 15:  50% of amount paid
    After May 15, 2025 no refunds will be given except in extreme circumstances. Refunds will be for the amount paid MINUS service and processing fees.