- A completed application form (fillable e-application form)
- An audition video performance (a link to YouTube is acceptable and preferred), consisting of free repertoire, minimum of 2 contrasting pieces/movements and approximately 10-15 minutes in length to determine your placement and level of proficiency
- A letter of recommendation from your teacher if you do not study regularly with a member of BIMFA faculty. In case of recommendation letter by email, it MUST be sent directly from the email account of the person who recommends.
- A non-refundable application fee plus a refundable deposit of $300 USD (*Please see fees & payment schedule below)
To expedite application, all admission materials should be sent together via email by the deadlines below to: info@bimfa.org; Direct payment information to festival bank account will be provided to you after the receipt of your complete application materials.. With limited festival space availability, we encourage all interested candidates to apply as early as possible.
Notification of acceptance is made on a continuing basis, generally within 2 weeks after receipt of your complete application materials and required fees. The festival application procedure for participation is ongoing until all spaces are filled.
SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL AID Limited amount of tuition scholarship/financial assistance are available for highly-qualified applicants who intend to participate in the full session of BIMFA. A written request for scholarship and financial assistance, along with your completed application form, audition/video material, recommendation letter and a non-refundable application fee must all be received by March 20 before an evaluation can take place, regardless of whether or not you already study with a member of BIMFA faculty. Please refer and follow carefully the detailed SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES (Click to Open). BIMFA will not consider and process any incomplete scholarship application package.
SPECIAL NOTE: Limited scholarship/financial aid assistance may still available. Please send email inquiry to: info@bimfa.org
PAYMENT SCHEDULE & REFUND POLICY
Application deadlines & Non-refundable Application Fees
- March 20, Scholarship deadline; $75 USD application fee
- April 20, General application deadline; $100 USD
- May 20, Late application deadline; $150 USD (*until all spaces are filled)
- NO application fees for all former BIMFA participants (*non-scholarship only), auditors, and accompanying parents