Thanks to the generosity of Columbia College alumnus Richard Rapaport, students can receive funding to study at a summer music festival of their choice!

Auditions are open only to Columbia College (Barnard, GS, and SEAS not eligible) instrumentalists, vocalists, composers, and conductors in their first, second, or third year of study (graduating seniors are ineligible). PRIORITY GIVEN to those who have played an active role in the Music Performance Program. Students registered in the Undergraduate Composition class in the Fall or Spring semester of the current academic year are also eligible. Both jazz and classical musicians are encouraged to audition. 

Audition Requirements

• Prepare two contrasting works or movements to showcase your technical and music abilities.
• Any festival brochures or materials with pertinent information regarding tuition.
• A letter of recommendation from your teacher
• A letter of acceptance from the festival, which also states the funds needed. If you do not yet have a letter of acceptance, we ask that you send it as soon as you hear. Funds released only after confirmation of acceptance.
• Proof of application will also be considered from applicants who have not yet received acceptance from summer festivals, as long as the application has been made prior to the audition. The festival should have a strong international reputation and competitive criteria for acceptance.
• Composers should prepare two original scores and audio/MIDI recordings of the pieces

Email Chelsea Wimmer caw2234 [at] columbia.edu

 with any questions or concerns

Mid-Day Music at Maison Française is a daytime concert series featuring MPP students in 50-minute performances with short verbal introductions. Individual students and chamber groups interested in performing may apply for a concert date by contacting Chelsea Wimmer at caw2234 [at] columbia.edu.

At 1 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 and Friday, March 24, 2023

Midday music @ columbia recital series  

Midday Music is a daytime concert series featuring MPP students in 50-minute performances with short verbal introductions. Individual students and chamber groups interested in performing may apply for a concert date by contacting Beth Pratt at bp2413 [at] columbia.edu.

At 1 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 and Friday, March 31, 2023

MIDDAY MUSIC @ COLUMBIA RECITAL SERIES 

Registered chamber music ensembles of the Music Performance Program are invited to audition for the opportunity to perform at the distinguished Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall each spring.  A small number of ensembles in good standing in the MPP are invited to perform through a selective audition process by a panel of judges. This is a wonderful and rare opportunity for students to perform on a world-renowned stage in the heart of New York City.  

Carnegie Hall

Currently registered chamber ensembles! Carnegie Hall audition sign-ups are available 

Audition date for 2023: February 17th

Performance date for 2023: April 19th

Sign-up for an audition HERE

Audition Requirements: 

- Only currently registered chamber groups with MPP can audition

- Audition must be IN PERSON; no video submissions 

- The piece you wish to perform must be played in the audition and be up to 10 minutes

- Your entire ensemble must be available on the day of the concert