Aspen Music Festival & School: Summer Programs
Overview
Multiple summer music programs for grades 5–12 including P.A.L.S. (private lessons and concert passes), Mariachi Workshop, Festival Lessons, and Collective Composition Workshop. Programs run June–August 2026 in Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
At a glance
Deadline
May 20190 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul1–8 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter
Location
Aspen, CO
Cost
<$500from $225
Entering grades
Below 6th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Acceptance
Not stated; P.A.L.S. based on residency and instrument experience eligibility
Application requirements
P.A.L.S. Residency
Must be full-time or full-summer resident of Roaring Fork Valley or Greater Roaring Fork communities
P.A.L.S. Instrument Experience
Currently studying an instrument (excluding voice) with at least one school year of experience
P.A.L.S. Commitment
Must be able to complete full series of private lessons and commit to one of two program locations (Aspen or Glenwood Springs)
Festival Lessons Residency
Part-time or full-time resident of Roaring Fork Valley
Mariachi Workshop
Any instrument welcome; no prior experience required
Cost & sessions
P.A.L.S. (Grades 6–12): $350 for five 1-hour private lessons plus season pass to 20 concerts; Little P.A.L.S. (Grades 1–5): $225 for five half-hour lessons. Festival Lessons: $45 per half-hour lesson. Mariachi Workshop and Collective Composition Workshop costs not stated. Scholarships available for P.A.L.S. based on financial need.
Financial aid
Scholarships available for P.A.L.S. families with financial need. Mariachi Workshop and Collective Composition Workshop supported by grants from Equity in Arts Learning for Colorado Youth Grant, Creative West, National Endowment for the Arts, Nancy Swift Furlotti and Pettit Foundation, and Alpine Bank.
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