Application Process - How to apply

  • Submit the application form with the $100 fee, by March 1st.
  • The form accepts the fee by credit card, or you can separately pay the fee by check, or via Zelle. Full instructions are provided on the form.
  • The form is available here: https://www.rogershapirofund.org/migratoryv-festival-application/
  • An audition recording will need to accompany the application if you are a new student.
    • You can post a link to a Dropbox, Google Drive, or YouTube video, or you can upload an audio file (mp3) or a video file (mp4, mov, avi), but files must be under 10MB.)

Due Dates, Deadlines & Application Schedule

  • A $500 deposit is due two weeks after receipt of notice of acceptance to reserve your place.
  • Remaining fees are due on or before May 1, 2026.

  • Zelle to migratoryv
  • or send check payable to Migratory V to 112 Central Parkway, Mount Vernon, NY 10552

Recording

Recordings and auditions are not necessary if you are a student of one of our festival faculty members during the year. The recording:

  • must contain two contrasting pieces or two contrasting movements within one piece. Voice students may send two contrasting songs or arias that showcase your abilities.
  • must be no longer than 30 minutes.
  • may be video or audio and sent in any digital format, including email.
  • must be made on the instrument(s) for which you are applying.

Note: Students may apply for one or multiple instruments with the same application form. It is common for students to study two instruments at the festival.

Composition Program Only: Prospective students should submit two scores that best represent their compositional ability. Scores should be emailed as PDFs or uploaded when submitting the application form. No recordings are necessary, though you may include recordings or MIDI files of your piece if you like.