Traditional Session 2012 Traditional Summer Session July 16 - August 6 Participants will arrive on Monday, 16 July for registration and orientation. Tuesday, 17 July will include the play-in and teacher allocations. Classes will start on Wednesday, 18 July 2012 Faculty Eugene Barban Gwen Beamish Elaine Greenfield William Chapman Nyaho Willard Schultz Esther Wang Franklin Larey, Coordinator

The Traditional Session has been held since 1942. It begins in the end of July, and runs for three weeks. There are 30 resident participants who travel from all over the world to live at the School's Vermont campus; day students living in the local area are also accepted. Participants receive private coaching from a university grade faculty. Emphasis is on cooperation in a supportive and non-competitive environment. While there are many opportunities for performance, it is not required. Fees are moderate, and a limited amount of needs-based financial assistance is available. NOTE: The deadline for applications has been extended from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012. Apply using our Traditional Session online Application or get a PDF form to mail in by clicking here. Or apply Applications for Financial Assitance are available in an online application or for download here. Instructions for submitting mp3 files if you are applying online.