Your summer at SSMF is more than a program — it’s a transformative experience that includes world-class training, performance opportunities, and a supportive community. Tuition and fees cover instruction, housing, meals, and access to the full range of Festival resources. Explore the breakdown below to plan your summer on the Mountain by clicking on your program.
Instrumental Performance
Composition
OperaFest
Pre-College Experience
Instrumental Performance
Total Instrumental Performance Program Cost: $6,750
INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE TUITION: $4,250
Tuition includes all lessons, coachings, masterclasses, rehearsals, practice and performance space fees, and tickets to all concerts.
ROOM & BOARD (4 weeks): $2,500
This includes a double occupancy room, three meals per day in the McClurg Dining Hall, and use of campus facilities including the Fowler Athletic Center and duPont Library.
SINGLE ROOM FEE: $510
Single rooms are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: $125
This fee covers any lost or damaged music, lost keys or access cards, damage to your room, etc. Participants will receive the fee back after the conclusion of the festival minus any incurred fees for the aforementioned infractions.
Composition
Total Composition Program Cost: $6,750
COMPOSITION PROGRAM TUITION: $4,250
Tuition includes all lessons, coachings, masterclasses, rehearsals, practice and performance space fees, and tickets to all concerts.
ROOM & BOARD (4 weeks): $2,500
This includes a double occupancy room, three meals per day in the McClurg Dining Hall, and use of campus facilities including the Fowler Athletic Center and duPont Library.
SINGLE ROOM FEE: $510
Single rooms are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: $125
This fee covers any lost or damaged music, lost keys or access cards, damage to your room, etc. Participants will receive the fee back after the conclusion of the festival minus any incurred fees for the aforementioned infractions.
OperaFest
Total OperaFest Program Cost: $5,550
OPERAFEST TUITION: $3,750
Tuition includes all lessons, coachings, masterclasses, rehearsals, practice and performance space fees, and tickets to all concerts.
ROOM & BOARD (3 weeks): $1,800
This includes a double occupancy room, three meals per day in the McClurg Dining Hall, and use of campus facilities including the Fowler Athletic Center and duPont Library.
SINGLE ROOM FEE: $350
Single rooms are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: $125
This fee covers any lost or damaged music, lost keys or access cards, damage to your room, etc. Participants will receive the fee back after the conclusion of the festival minus any incurred fees for the aforementioned infractions.
Pre-College Experience
Total Pre-College Experience Program Cost: $4,750
PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE TUITION: $3,500
Tuition includes all lessons, coachings, masterclasses, rehearsals, practice and performance space fees, and tickets to all concerts.
ROOM & BOARD (2 weeks): $1,250
This includes a double occupancy room, three meals per day in the McClurg Dining Hall, and use of campus facilities including the Fowler Athletic Center and duPont Library.
REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: $125
This fee covers any lost or damaged music, lost keys or access cards, damage to your room, etc. Participants will receive the fee back after the conclusion of the festival minus any incurred fees for the aforementioned infractions.
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available for tuition and fees associated with the Sewanee Summer Music Festival through our Acceptd portal. Once you are moved to the tuition phase, you may pay any amount at any time toward your balance until the balance is $0. The full balance is due by June 1, 2026.
Students who withdraw from the festival before the May 18 deadline will receive a 50% tuition refund, excluding the non-refundable deposit. Refunds will not be granted for any reason if the inquiry is communicated to our office past May 18, 2026.
Reach out to ssmfadmissions@sewanee.edu with any questions.