2011 ICP RECRUITMENT

Thank you for your interest in ICP!  We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011 ICP Recruitment.  If you submited an application, further information on the process is below. 

1. Apply:  The application is now closed.

2.  Interviews:
After submitting your application, we will schedule interviews for the first 100 applications received.  During these interviews, students will meet in small groups with the ICP Conductor and Director for a fun, hands-on introduction to the string instruments and parents will have the opportunity to learn more about ICP.  Students and families will be notified on or before September 19th, 2011 of their interview time.

Interviews:
Saturday, September 24th or Saturday, October 1st, between 1:00 and 8:00pm at Boston University.

3.  Music Workshops:
After the initial interviews, up to 32 students will be invited to participate in a series of Music Workshops.  These workshops will provide an energetic and exciting introduction to music and will further explore the string instruments.  These workshops will take place once a week for six weeks during October and November.  Students will be notified on or before October 13th, 2011 as to whether or not they have been invited to participate in the workshops.

Workshops:
Sundays, October 16th, October 23rd, October 30th, November 6th, November 13th, and November 20th from 12:00-2:00pm at Boston University.

4.  Acceptance and Notification:
After the Music Workshops, 12-16 students will be invited to join the program.  Students wil be notified by December 15th as to whether or not they have been selected.  If selected, students will resume intensive study in January, 2012 which consists of weekly group lessons and large ensemble classes.  Financial aid is available to those in need.

**IMPORTANT: Please understand that every child develops in different ways, especially their physical coordination, musical interest, ability to concentrate, and other important signs of readiness tobegin studying a musical instrument.  If we are unable to accept your child into ICP, it is not an indication of lack of talent or ability.  It only means that other students demonstrated a greater readiness at this time.**

For more information about ICP please contact us: ICP@bu.edu or 617.353.5330.