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Berklee Summer Programs | Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
Overview
A five-week residential music performance program for ages 15+ combining private instruction, ensemble rehearsals, theory, and musicianship training with optional electives in songwriting, music production, and music business. Available in credit and non-credit tracks.
At a glance
Deadline
Jun 1202 days
Sessions
Jul5 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $5,430
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
Acceptance
Limited capacity; no stated acceptance rate
Application requirements
Age
15 years or older
Musical Experience
Minimum 6 months of playing or singing experience
English Proficiency
Proficient English required
Instruments
Students must bring their own instruments (except pianists and drummers); specific equipment required for vocalists, guitarists, bassists, and electronic digital instrumentalists
Textbooks
Five-Week Musicianship (Peckham & McCormick) and Berklee Contemporary Music Theory (Stoyanova & Perry)
Health
Up-to-date immunizations required per Massachusetts law; health documentation in Magnus Health portal by June 1
International Students (Credit Track)
F-1 visa required; I-20 form obtained from Berklee
International Students (Non-Credit Track)
B-2 (Tourist) visa or ESTA
Cost & sessions
Tuition $5,430 (same for credit and non-credit tracks). Housing $4,200. Registration fee $50 (nonrefundable). Merit-based scholarships available.
Financial aid
Merit-based scholarships available (full and partial). Approximately $10 million in scholarships available during final week for audition to Berklee College of Music undergraduate program.
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