Apprentice Application

photo HSMF apprenticesParticipants for the entire duration of the Festival, 2-16 June 2012, will receive full scholarships plus housing.  Apprentices choosing not to participate in the entire Festival may attend for a $1750 tuition fee.

The following apprentice classes are filled for the 2012 season:

  • double bass
  • flute
  • oboe
  • clarinet
  • bassoon
  • horn
  • trumpet
  • trombone
  • tuba
  • percussion
  • conducting
  • recording engineering
  • voice (no 2012 vocal apprentice program)

The above classes are filled as of 24 April 2012.  Decision letters may not yet have been mailed but can be expected soon.  Applications for above listed studios arriving after this date will still be considered for alternate positions.

Classes not listed above are still actively  accepting applications.  Do keep an eye out here as classes are likely to close daily over the next few weeks.  As studio classes fill, an indication will be made above.  Call 501.623.4763 for advice and information.

There are still numerous positions for highly-qualified violin, viola and cello players.  One opportunity for an accomplished student string quartet still remains available!

Apprentice applications are evaluated solely on merit.  Application materials become the property of the Hot Springs Music Festival and will not be returned.

Participants must arrive in time for the 5pm orientation meeting on Saturday 2 June and remain until the conclusion of the final concert on June 16th (arts administrators arrive by May 29th, conductors by June 1st).

Apprentices are responsible for their own transportation and meals. Many Hot Springs restaurants–within walking distance–will have musician-friendly menus available.

Visit our travel page for information about traveling to Hot Springs.

Apprentice application fee is $30.  If you have already been a Festival Apprentice, you do not need to pay the application fee.

Dropbox

share a Dropbox folder with the HSMF

The online application requires that files be submitted via Dropbox, an online file sharing/cloud storage web service.   Click here to create a shared file with “mara@hotmusic.org” through Dropbox.  Create a shared Dropbox folder titled with your name and instrument, i.e. JANE DOE VIOLIN, and add your digital files to this folder.

Please send ONLY the information requested.

Visit the Mentor page.

*Apprentices must be at least 18 years of age or provide a chaperone.

Festival Apprentice Online Application Form

Welcome to the 2012 Hot Springs Music Festival Apprentice Application.
  • Enter names below. Contact information for your references MUST be included in your resume. Letters of reference are not required, but if you desire they may be sent from your professional reference via email or postal mail to:
    Hot Springs Music Festival
    468 Prospect Ave.
    Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 71901
    USA
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  • Upload Résumé, Letter, and Audition Recordings via Dropbox

    Click here to create a shared file with “mara@hotmusic.org” through Dropbox file sharing service. Create a shared Dropbox folder titled with your name and instrument, i.e. JANE DOE VIOLIN, and add your digital files to this folder.

    Résumé must include: complete name, instrument and instruments owned, date of birth, full school, home & e-mail addresses, phone numbers, education and professional experience, and contact information for three professional references.

    Cover Letter should indicate your desire to (1) attend the entire festival and receive a full scholarship, or (2) attend for less than the entire Festival and pay the $1750 tuition fee.

    Recordings in MP3 format. Please try to keep recordings less than 10mb each. See the mentor bio for your instrument for a list of required audition repertoire. Repertoire lists are located at the bottom of each bio page.

    If necessary, CDs may be mailed to the Festival office. Please clearly label mailed discs with name, instrument, email address and phone #. (Cover letter and résumé may be in one of the following formats: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .txt.)
  • Note: Pre-formed chamber ensembles must apply and be accepted as individuals AND individual musicians must be willing and able to perform in orchestra and other ensembles as assigned. Please, however, do share information about your ensemble in your application letter and have a representative from your ensemble submit a recording of the ensemble with his/her application. Every effort will be made to accommodate ensembles through the application and scheduling process.
  • Please select your application type. If you select "I will pay by check or money order," please make your $30 check payable in U.S. Dollars to Hot Springs Music Festival and send to:
    Hot Springs Music Festival
    468 Prospect Ave.
    Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas 71901
    USA
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