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A summer that changes how you play.

Train side by side with celebrated artists who coach you personally and show you what a life in music can be. Make friends who push you, support you, and celebrate every breakthrough. Then step onto a New York stage and share all you have achieved with family, friends, and a wider audience.

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At a glance

3rd

Summer in a row

Inaugurated in 2025. Summer 2027 will be our third consecutive Intensive.

40+

Students

Young musicians coached and supported so far, the youngest just 9 years old.

5

Instruments

Currently offering piano, violin, viola, cello, and clarinet, with more chamber music instruments to come as OMI grows.

NYC

And the world

Based in New York City, welcoming students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Your summer at OMI

Learn from the best. Play with friends. Take a bow.

Each day blends serious music-making with discovery and fun, building toward one unforgettable performance.

A faculty pianist guides a young student at the keyboard

01Coaching & mentorship

Guidance that is personal.

One-on-one coaching and private lessons with celebrated artists from leading orchestras and conservatories, who become mentors and role models long after the summer ends.

A faculty member coaches a student violin and piano duo

02Rehearsals & masterclasses

Listening comes first.

Daily ensemble rehearsals teach you to listen, lead, and breathe together, while masterclasses and workshops with distinguished guest artists open new ways of hearing your music.

Summer Intensive students on a museum visit in New York

03Beyond the practice room

Inspiration, fun, and friendship.

Visits to leading music schools, museums, and other educational journeys around the city spark curiosity and turn ensemble partners into lifelong friends.

A young clarinetist performs with a pianist at Weill Recital Hall

04The final concert

Take a bow.

Showcase your progress on a great New York stage, celebrate with family, friends, and music lovers, and receive your certificate of completion.

Inside the Intensive · Summer 2026

Eleven days, day by day.

Here is how Summer 2026 unfolded, from the first warm-up to the gala at Carnegie Hall. Choose a day to see what students did, hour by hour.

11

Days

Of coaching, rehearsing, and discovery

4

Masterclasses

Led by distinguished guest artists

19

Chamber sessions

Coachings and rehearsals with faculty and TAs

1

Carnegie Hall finale

A gala concert for family and friends

Day 1 · Wed, Jul 22

Arrivals & Opening Ceremony

  1. All daySpecial eventArrivals & check-in
  2. 6:00 PMSpecial eventOpening Ceremony

Day 2 · Thu, Jul 23

First rehearsals & Ice Cream Social

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMPrivate lessonPrivate lessons
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–2:50 PMChamber musicFirst chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  6. 3:00–4:30 PMChamber musicSecond chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  7. 5:30–6:30 PMDinner
  8. 6:45–8:00 PMSpecial eventIce Cream Social: getting to know each other

Day 3 · Fri, Jul 24

New York City Tour

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMPrivate lessonPrivate lessons
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–2:50 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching
  6. 3:00–4:30 PMChamber musicChamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  7. 5:00–5:45 PMDinner
  8. 6:00 PMSpecial eventNew York City Tour

Day 4 · Sat, Jul 25

Faculty Concert

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–2:50 PMClassFaculty lecture with Dov Scheindlin
  6. 3:15–5:00 PMChamber musicChamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  7. 5:00–6:00 PMDinner
  8. 7:00 PMSpecial eventFaculty Concert

Day 5 · Sun, Jul 26

Masterclasses & Sight-reading Party

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMMasterclassMasterclasses
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMChamber musicFirst chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  6. 3:15–5:00 PMChamber musicSecond chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  7. 5:15–6:30 PMDinner
  8. 7:00 PMSpecial eventSight-reading Party with faculty, teaching assistants, and friends

Day 6 · Mon, Jul 27

Cultural Inspiration Tour

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. All daySpecial eventCultural Inspiration Tour: The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music, Lincoln Center, United Nations Headquarters, and more

Day 7 · Tue, Jul 28

Piano Masterclass · Victoria Mushkatkol

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMPrivate lessonPrivate lessons
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMChamber musicFirst chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  6. 3:15–5:00 PMChamber musicSecond chamber music rehearsal with teaching assistants
  7. 5:15–6:15 PMDinner
  8. 6:30–8:30 PMMasterclassPiano masterclass with Victoria Mushkatkol

Day 8 · Wed, Jul 29

Violin Masterclass · Leonard Fu

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching (1)
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching (2)
  6. 3:15–5:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching (3)
  7. 5:15–6:15 PMDinner
  8. 6:30–9:00 PMMasterclassViolin masterclass with Leonard Fu

Day 9 · Thu, Jul 30

Cello Masterclass · Ole Akahoshi

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMMasterclassCello masterclass with Ole Akahoshi
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 1:30–3:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching (1)
  6. 3:15–5:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching (2)
  7. 5:15–6:30 PMDinner

Day 10 · Fri, Jul 31

Dress Rehearsal

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 9:15–10:15 AMClassWarm-up classes
  3. 10:30 AM–12:00 PMChamber musicChamber music ensemble coaching
  4. 12:15–1:15 PMLunch
  5. 2:30–5:00 PMChamber musicDress rehearsal for the final concert
  6. 5:15–6:30 PMDinner
  7. 6:30–8:30 PMChamber musicChamber music rehearsal

Day 11 · Sat, Aug 1

Gala Concert at Carnegie Hall

  1. 8:00 AMBreakfast
  2. 10:15 AMSpecial eventBus to Carnegie Hall
  3. 11:30 AM–12:30 PMChamber musicFinal dress rehearsal at Carnegie Hall
  4. 1:00–3:30 PMSpecial eventGala Concert at Carnegie Hall
  5. 6:00 PMSpecial eventCelebration reception at Queens College
  • Private lesson
  • Chamber music
  • Masterclass
  • Class
  • Special event

Summer 2026 campus: Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College (CUNY), New York. The Summer 2027 schedule will be shared when applications open.

Summer Intensive 2026 · Recap

One summer. Many beginnings.

Thank you to the students, families, artists, and supporters who made our second summer unforgettable, from the first rehearsal to the final bow at Carnegie Hall.

Summer Intensive 2026 participants on stage after the final concert
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
A cellist performs with piano
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
A young violinist performs
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
A young clarinetist performs
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
Piano duet performance
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
Violin and piano duo
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
Students, faculty, and family after the concert
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
The full 2026 cohort on stage
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall
Violinist performing with piano
Photo: Nicholas V. Hall

Concert photography by Nicholas V. Hall. Meet our faculty and guest artists →

Looking ahead

Summer 2027 is taking shape.

Dates, tuition, faculty, and venues will be shared as they're confirmed. Join the interest list to hear first.

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For students & families

Questions, answered.

More questions? Email info@overturemusicintensive.com.

When do applications for Summer 2027 open?

Dates, tuition, and the application will be announced soon. Join the interest list below to hear first. It’s free and doesn’t commit you to anything.

What does a typical day look like?

Mornings start with warm-up classes, followed by private lessons or ensemble coaching. Afternoons are for chamber music rehearsals with faculty and teaching assistants, and evenings bring masterclasses, concerts, city tours, or a sight-reading party. See the full Summer 2026 schedule, day by day.

Who can apply?

Young musicians ages 9 and up, from around the world, who play piano, violin, viola, cello, or clarinet.

Do I need to apply with my own chamber group?

No. Students apply individually, and our faculty place each student in an ensemble matched to their instrument and level.

What does the application involve?

An online application and a recent recording of the student playing. Full requirements will be published when applications open.

Is housing included?

Housing and meal arrangements for 2027 will be confirmed with admissions details. Families who live in or near New York City can choose to commute.

How are students supervised?

Student safety comes first. Minors are supervised by OMI faculty and staff throughout program activities, including outings. Every adult who works with students completes a background check and child-safety training, and follows OMI’s written Child Safety Policy.

Can OMI help with a U.S. visa?

Yes. We’re happy to provide a letter of invitation and other supporting documents for a visa application. OMI does not apply for or sponsor visas for students or their families.

Is financial aid available?

If cost is a concern, let us know when you join the interest list. Tuition and any available support will be shared with admissions details.

Can family and friends attend the final concert?

Yes. The final concert is open to the public, and families and friends are always welcome.

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