FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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General Program Information

  1. Who is eligible?
  2. Are there age specific sessions? (i.e. adults only or children only)
  3. Can I receive private lessons while I am at Apple Hill?
  4. Can I rent an instrument for my session?
  5. Can I leave campus on the day off (Wednesday)?
  6. Can I bring my phone, laptop, or other devices to Apple Hill?
  7. Application Process

  8. How do I apply to AH?
  9. Do I need to audition for Apple Hill?
  10. What should be included in my placement recording?
  11. Do I need to send a placement recording if I’m a returning participant?
  12. Does Apple Hill offer financial aid?
  13. When will I know if I’ve been accepted?
  14. How many groups will I play in?
  15. When will I know what my music assignments and groups are?
  16. Where can I get my assigned music?
  17. Life at Apple Hill

  18. How does housing work?
  19. How does supervision work for students under the age of 18?
  20. Can my spouse/partner/friend/family stay on campus with me?
  21. Can I stay off-campus?
  22. Travel

  23. What should I bring?
  24. How can I get to Apple Hill?
  25. Can I arrive early or stay late to accommodate my travel plans?
  26. Can I arrive late or leave early?
  27. What are the arrival/departure times for my session?
  28. I’m staying for two sessions. Can I travel during the bridge?
  29. Can I have a visitor on campus?
  30. Student concerts

  31. When are the student concerts?
  32. Will I play on the Saturday or Sunday concert?
  33. Work-study

  34. How can I become a Camp Director, Counselor Worker, Teaching Assistant, or other work-study position?

Forms and Extended Information