The International Music Institute and Festival USA
A Intensive Summer Music Program for Strings and Piano

July 8-18, 2012: Apply Now!

This summer, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Here are our Top 10 reasons to join us this year:

1.  Study with internationally-acclaimed musicians from Peabody, Mannes, Yale, Indiana University, Dickinson College, Towson University, Juilliard, and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. (Faculty)

2. We have continued our commitment to a clinic-style program. Our limited enrollment facilitates an intense musical experience as well life-long friendships. (Testimonials)

3. Receive four private lessons and daily chamber music coaching with renowned faculty. (IMIF Defined)

4. Perform your solo and chamber repertoire in public concerts, and enjoy concerts and masterclasses by faculty and guest artists. (Events)

5. Perform concerts for audiences throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Washington D.C. following the institute. (Concert Tour)

6. Become a more expressive and communicative person and performer through improvisation, stage presence, dance, and theatre workshops. (Interdisciplinary arts experiences)

7. Workshops and faculty talks are geared towards helping you become a successful professional musician.  (IMIF Defined)

8. Experience a holistic approach to music education: learn how to take care of your body and prevent performance injuries, feel more confident on stage, and practice more effectively.  (IMIF Defined)

9. Accommodations and facilities at Mount Saint Mary's University (an hour from Baltimore and Washington D.C.) are of the highest standard. The scenic campus is an outstanding setting for work and play. (Location and Photos)

10. We care about you! Our main objective is to assist musicians in reaching their personal and musical goals by supporting, nurturing, and showcasing their talent, providing them with inter-disciplinary arts experiences, outstanding professional career guidance, and first class musical instruction. (Founding Directors)

IMIF on NBC-TV

Watch news clips about IMIF 2009 and 2010 here: 
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an intense solo and chamber music program like no other. change your life, your music, your perspective, and your career. experience the arts in a way that will unleash your full creative potential.

TESTIMONIALS:

"It is amazing to have a vacation-like program with young musicians that take their careers seriously. IMIF is a very friendly place with teachers and performers of the highest level. It is very interesting to have master classes with world-renowned artists. But what I liked the most was the experience of playing chamber music with very nice people. I had to learn the music in a week and I definitely learned a lot. I recommend that any person with a love in music attend IMIF. Many of the people I met there are my best friends now. It was an exceptional experience."
Patricio (pianist, Chile)

"IMIF is an amazing place where you learn to master what you love with some of the greatest teachers in the world. You make so many friends, and sometimes they teach you lessons that will impact your life in incredible ways... As do the amazing teachers who give their time working to help students. I grew so much, both as a musician and a person. I'm still growing off of those experiences, and am well looking forward to next year." Maddie (cellist, Maryland)

"The best part of IMIF was being able to connect every day with amazing musicians of all ages and experiences. The instructors are superb and they are always available for questions and advice. It was a great challenge and learning experience to have many performance opportunities in a small amount of time!" Solange (pianist, Minnesota)

Music: An International Languange

Past participants have joined us from all over the world, including: Iceland, Estonia, Norway, Germany, Russia, Israel, Mexico, Sri Lanka, India, Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Argentina, and Canada (as well as across the USA).