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Introduction
Each year 70 middle school age musicians take part in our two week long Junior Session. Co-directed by Sandy Dennis and Marty Knieriem, our dedicated faculty of professional musicians works to match students with chamber groups and orchestral repertoire that challenge and delight them. Every piece our young artists study and rehearse culminates in public performances which happen weekly on Saturdays and Sundays.
 
Each student receives at least one private lesson per week, but often
teachers meet more frequently with students to review their progress, help them prepare the week’s repertoire, and encourage productive practice habits. The faculty reside on campus during the sessions and everyone shares delicious, home-cooked meals together.

Age Range
The Kinhaven Junior Session accepts 70 students from grades 4 through 7. Violists, bassists, wind, and brass players currently in the 8th grade are also eligible.

Dates for 2013
The 2013 Junior Session will run from August 11 - August 25, 2013. Students are accepted for the entire time only. 

Tuition for 2013
Tuition for 2013: $2975. Tuition balance is due by July 1. To make a secure online tuition payment, click here.

Financial Aid
Each year, funds are allocated for tuition reduction. These funds come from foundations, individual donors and other sources.  The generous gifts to the Annual Fund by alumni and friends are a significant part of this effort. Accordingly, financial aid is available to qualified students who demonstrate fiscal need. If you would like to attend Kinhaven, but are concerned about the tuition, we invite you to apply for financial aid. Please contact the Junior Session Directors directly with any questions or for more information. Link to Contact Page.

How and When to Apply
To apply to Kinhaven, you must submit to the admissions office (address below) a completed application and either include an audition recording or arrange for a personal audition. Kinhaven begins accepting applications and recordings after January 1. Applicants are accepted until each class is filled, which usually occurs by the end of March. We are happy to supply information about openings at any time.  Link to online application.

Audition Recordings
On your audition recording, you should record 5-10 minutes of a representative work of your choosing. Both audio and video recordings are welcome. Please send your recording (along with your application) in a padded envelope.  Refer to Recording Tips for further instructions.

Live auditions are offered in various cities—please consult the Announcements Page for updated information, dates and locations.

Getting an Application
Please use our online application.  If you prefer, you may use a print version of the application at the back of the Kinhaven brochure. To receive a brochure, you may call the admissions office at (973) 378-5854, email the office at admin@kinhaven.org, or write to the admissions address below. To use the online application, print it, fill it out, and mail it to the admissions office.

Contacting the Admissions Office
Please send applications to:
Kinhaven Admissions Office
6 Elberta Road
Maplewood, NJ 07040

Please send Junior Session Recordings to:
Sandy Dennis and Marty Knieriem
Directors of Junior Session
48 Terrace Lane
Northampton, MA 01060

Kinhaven Music School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or physical disability in its admissions, financial aid, education programs, activities, or employment policies.