"Bowdoin is one of the great festivals of the world"

                            Joseph Polisi, President, The Juilliard School

The Bowdoin International Music Festival's Music School is an internationally-acclaimed 6-week program designed for serious students with advanced musical ability who are motivated, disciplined, and comfortable with a significant amount of independence. Teachers and chamber coaches expect students to make full use of individual practice time, and to make significant progress during their time at the festival. Students are encouraged to take advantage of all masterclasses and performance opportunities, and to attend all concerts. Each student's experience will reflect the energy, drive, and self-discipline he or she brings to the program. Please note: the language of instruction is English.

To learn more about our students, click here.

PROGRAM OF STUDY

• Instrumental Program
• Woodwind Program
• Composition Program

To request a copy of our 2008 school catalogue, click here.  2008 catalogues will be mailed out in December, 2007.

The Bowdoin International Music Festival was featured in the November 2001 issue of Strad Magazine. [more ...]