Application Instructions

Application Deadline

• December 1, 2025
• Late applications may be considered if openings are available.
  
  • Standard application fee: $75 (non-refundable)
  • Late application fee: $150 (non-refundable)

  
  

Note to alumni who wish to re-apply: Priority is given to new students. Please contact joe@fontainebleauschools.org before submitting an application.

General Requirements (All Applicants)

Please prepare and submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Photographs
   
   • Required: One 2 x 2 inch ID photo (full face visible, head facing the camera directly).
     
     • Do not include instruments or objects blocking your face.
     • Do not send scans of passports or driver’s licenses.

     
     

   • Optional: Up to 4 professional headshots/publicity photos.

   
   

3. Letters of Recommendation
   
   • Two letters from current or recent teachers (preferably music teachers).

   
   

4. Application Fee
   
   • $75 (non-refundable).
   • $150 for late applications.

   
   

5. Deposit (Upon Acceptance)
   
   • A non-refundable $500 deposit must be sent within two weeks of notification to hold your place.

   
   

Program-Specific Requirements

Instrumentalists

• Submit at least 15 minutes of performance video.
  
  • Acceptable formats: any standard video file, YouTube, or Vimeo links.
  • File limits: max 500 MB per file, 1000 MB total submission size.

  
  

• Repertoire:
  
  • String players: must include a Bach solo selection and, if possible, a work by a French composer.
  • Pianists: must include a work by a French composer.

  
  

Composers

• Upload the following:
  
  • Two notated scores (PDF format).
  • High-quality audio recordings of performances of the submitted works.
  • File limits: max 500 MB per file, 1000 MB total submission size.

  
  

• Important Note: Professors work primarily with notated scores. Please do not submit:
  
  • Improvised scores
  • Graphic scores
  • Scores intended for other media (dance, theater, visual art, etc.)

  
  

Questions?

Contact us at info@fontainebleauschools.org

Application Instructions

Application Deadline

December 1, 2025

Note to alumni who wish to re-apply: Priority is given to new students. Please contact joe@fontainebleauschools.org before submitting an application.

General Requirements (All Applicants)

Please prepare and submit the following materials:

1. Resume/CV
2. Photographs 

• Required: One 2 x 2 inch ID photo (full face visible, head facing the camera directly).  
• Do not include instruments or objects blocking your face.
• Do not send scans of passports or driver’s licenses.

• Optional: Up to 4 professional headshots/publicity photos.

1. Letters of Recommendation 

• Two letters from current or recent teachers.

1. Deposit (Upon Acceptance) 

• A non-refundable $500 deposit must be sent within two weeks of notification to hold your place.

Program-Specific Requirements

Instrumentalists

• Submit at least 15 minutes of performance video.  
• Acceptable formats: any standard video file, YouTube, or Vimeo links.
• File limits: max 500 MB per file, 1000 MB total submission size.

• Repertoire:  
• String players: must include a Bach solo selection and, if possible, a work by a French composer.
• Pianists: must include a work by a French composer.

Composers

• Upload the following:  
• Two notated scores (PDF format).
• High-quality audio recordings of performances of the submitted works.
• File limits: max 500 MB per file, 1000 MB total submission size.

• Important Note: Professors work primarily with notated scores. Please do not submit:  
• Improvised scores
• Graphic scores
• Scores intended for other media (dance, theater, visual art, etc.)

Questions?

Contact us at info@fontainebleauschools.org