On-line Submissions Only

Please note the application deadlines, decision dates, varying criteria, and e-mail query addresses per applicant category. Applications received after the initial deadline will be reviewed if there is room in that particular category. Applications are only considered when complete. All applications must include:

• Completed application form, download here
• A resume listing professional experience with dates
• Audition materials per category as outlined below
• $40 application fee payable to: NMOP
  There are two payment options:
  Please submit by PayPal here. Or, send by snail mail to:
  NMOP 1361 Hooker Rd., Leicester VT 05733
• A teacher recommendation written after Jan 1, 2009, emailed to: .

Composition Applicants

Eligibility: those currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study, as well as advanced high school students

Download the application form here

Audition requirements: 3 different original works, scores (pdf) and recordings (mp3). A completed application form. A resume listing composition experience and dates. Submit all of these materials in a single .zip file by e-mail to:

• Application deadline: January 16th
• Need a reminder? Please sign up here
• Decisions emailed: February 1st
• Composition assignments made: February 7th
• New art song due: March 19th
• New string chamber work due: April 16th
• Questions?
• To review, submit in a single .zip file: scores and recordings of 3 different original works, a completed application form, and a resume listing composition experience and dates. E-mail the .zip file to:

Instrumental Applicants
(violin, viola, violoncello, and piano)

Eligibility: those currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program of study

Download the application form here

Audition requirements: 2 contrasting pieces written after 1900. A completed application form. A resume listing performance experience and dates. Submit all of these materials in a single .zip file by e-mail to:

Please note: String players may apply either individually or as pre-formed ensembles!

Audition options: mp3 recordings and/or youtube links.

• Application deadline: January 16th or until filled
• Need a reminder? Please sign up here
• Decisions emailed: February 7th
• Repertoire assigned and delivered to instrumentalists on or before May 1st
• Questions?
• To review, submit in a single .zip file: recordings of 2 contrasting pieces, a completed application form, and a resume listing performance experience and dates. E-mail the .zip file to:

Vocal Applicants

Eligibility: those 17 to 35 years of age

Download the application form here

Audition requirements: 1 art song or aria from the standard repertoire and 1 art song or aria written after 1900 in English. A completed application form. A resume listing performance experience and dates. Submit all of these materials in a single .zip file by e-mail to:

Audition options: mp3 recordings and/or youtube links. (Finalist vocal applicants may be asked for skype or live auditions. We will contact you to make arrangements if you are one of the finalist vocal applicants).

• Application deadline: January 16th or until filled
• Need a reminder? Please sign up here
• Decisions emailed: February 7th
• Repertoire assigned and delivered to vocalists on or before May 1st
• Questions?
• To review, submit in a single .zip file: recordings of 2 art songs or arias, a completed application form, and a resume listing performance experience and dates. E-mail the .zip file to:

Hybrid Applicants
ie: composer/vocalist, composer/instrumentalist, instrumentalist/vocalist

Audition requirements: please submit 2 separate applications following the category requirements above. Only one application fee is necessary.

Fees, Payment, Refunds

Fees: $2000 (includes room and board, coaching, instruction, seminars, workshops and all other music programming)

Accepted participants must send a $500 deposit within two weeks of notification of acceptance.

Submit your deposit by PayPal here, or payable to NMOP and mailed to 1361 Hooker Rd., Leicester VT 05733.

Deposits are not refundable after May 1st, 2012, except in cases of documented medical emergency.

The balance of fees is due in full no later than May 1st, 2012. Payment of the balance is by check (only) payable to NMOP and mailed to 1361 Hooker Rd., Leicester VT 05733.