Participants

• Tuition scholarships are available thanks to a generous gift by Méndez family. These shall be awarded to qualified applicants on a first-come basis.

• Scholarships are available in amounts up to $500, and can only be applied towards tuition costs. Scholarships are not applied to housing costs.

• Enrollment is limited to 140 participants.

• Depending on the number of applicants per section, it is possible for applicants to be wait-listed.

• Full tuition is $985 and includes t-shirt.

• Tuition does not include a non-refundable application fee.

• Scholarships are available in amounts up to $500 each. Every applicant is eligible for a scholarship!

Auditors

There are 50 Auditor positions available.  Auditors attend events at the institute but do not participate in ensembles.  No audition recording is required of auditors.

• Auditor tuition is $275 for the week.

• A drop-in auditor rate is available at $55/day.

• Auditors who register before June 15 will be given a t-shirt.

Cancellations, Payments, and Refunds

• Cancellations prior to May 31, 2025 will receive a refund. Cancellations made after May 31 may receive a credit that may only be applied towards the following Rafael Méndez Brass Institute held at the Lamont School of Music.

• Dorm plan payments must be canceled by May 31, 2025 in order to receive a refund. There is no refund or credit given for canceled dorm plan reservations after May 31.

• Your application fee is non-refundable.

• A $35 change order fee will also apply to changes to dorm plan reservations made within 45 days prior to the first day of the Rafael Méndez Brass Institute.

• All payments must be COMPLETED by May 31, 2025.