Overture · Summer 2027

Apply for summer 2027: tuition and scholarships

Opera Institute €4,750. Instrumental Program €4,250. Housing is included in both, and every applicant can be considered for a scholarship.

Apply byMarch 15, 2027

Application fee$35, paid at submit

Early Birduntil Dec 31 · save €500

Our answerwithin 7-10 business days

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SynopsisAdmissions for the Vienna Summer Music Festival 2027 in Vienna, Austria. The Opera Institute runs from July 4 to July 28, 2027 and the Instrumental Program from June 27 to July 25, 2027; housing at The Social Hub is included in both. The Opera Institute program fee is €4,750 ($5,647.75) Early Bird until December 31, 2026; €5,250 ($6,242.25) from January 1, 2027. The Instrumental Program fee is €4,250 ($5,053.25) Early Bird until December 31, 2026; €4,750 ($5,647.75) from January 1, 2027. The fees are paid in US dollars at a fixed rate of 1.189. The application fee is $35, paid at submit. Every applicant can be considered for a scholarship with a 250-500 word essay. Singers send two contrasting operatic arias, one sung in French, Italian or German, as recording links, and a resume and a headshot after the fee. Instrumentalists send one or two videos, 3 to 7 minutes in total, and no headshot or resume. We need the recordings and repertoire before we can review; they can come with the application or after paying. The Application Review Committee replies within 7-10 business days, then a phone or video interview.Apply by March 15, 2027.

Box office

Two programs, housing included

Singers

Opera Institute

€4,750Program fee, July 4 - 28, 2027Paid in US dollars: $5,647.75(fixed rate 1.189)

Housing at The Social Hub
Private lessons and coachings
Faculty, masterclasses and visiting guests
Facilities and cultural excursions
A role and a cover in a production with orchestra

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Instrumentalists

Instrumental Program

€4,250Program fee, June 27 - July 25, 2027Paid in US dollars: $5,053.25(fixed rate 1.189)

Housing at The Social Hub
Facilities and masterclasses
Coachings
Cultural excursions
Private lessons can be arranged for an extra fee

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Included

Housing at The Social Hub

Includedin the fee of both programs

Single units with a private bathroom and shower
Group units for up to four, also with a private bathroom
Nordbahnstraße 47, 1020 Wien

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Scholarships

Every applicant can be considered

Scholarships are open to every applicant, in both programs. Your offer of acceptance shows any scholarship.

Write the essay

250-500 words: why you are seeking a scholarship and how this program will help you professionally.

Upload it, now or later

Ask for a scholarship in the application, then upload your essay after the fee, or later during the review.

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See it in your offer

If you are accepted, your offer shows your scholarship and what is left to pay.

Rehearsal

What you need

Opera Institute

Two contrasting operatic arias, one sung in French, Italian or German.
Recordings as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer links. Send them and your repertoire with your application or after paying.
After the $35 fee: your resume (PDF or Word) and a headshot.
Optional: a 250-500 word scholarship essay.

Instrumental Program

One or two videos, 3 to 7 minutes in total: orchestral excerpts, solo work or chamber music.
Recordings as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, Dropbox or WeTransfer links; audio only as an MP3. Send them and your repertoire with your application or after paying.
No headshot or resume needed.
Optional: a 250-500 word scholarship essay.

Who can apply: Anyone 18 or older on the first day of the program. Singers may also apply through YAP Tracker.
Name your files: with your name, program and recording date, e.g. Emily Brown_Opera Institute_08/16.MP3
Questions about your materials?: info@viennasummermusic.com

Ticketing

From application to Vienna

ApplyStart with your name and email, then Submit and pay the $35 fee. Singers then add their resume and headshot. Send your recordings and repertoire with your application or after paying, from your application page.
$35 fee
Review and interviewOur Application Review Committee replies within 7-10 business days, then a phone or video interview.
AcceptanceYour offer of acceptance by email, with any scholarship.
Hold your placeThe deposit and the payment schedule are explained in your offer.

The VSMF Scholarship Fund

The Fund helps make the festival open to all, whatever their means. Tax-deductible gifts go through our fiscal sponsor, Artists for a Cause, from Haydn Sponsor ($500) to Puccini Impresario ($10,000 and up). To give, email info@viennasummermusic.com.

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