PERFORM, CREATE, EXPLORE

The HCSMF experience is rich with musical learning, exploration, and discovery. Students work closely with world-renowned faculty and guest artists, attend small seminars and classes on a wide range of topics, and participate in large and small ensemble work in a highly collaborative atmosphere. Crossover, world, and classical musicians serve as faculty and guest artists to enrich the student experience. 

Each year 100-120 qualified students are selected for the festival.  By limiting the size of the festival, we ensure that each student gets an intensive, quality experience. Students are chosen on the basis of musical promise, ability, and curiosity.

HCSMF is ideal for original thinkers and musicians who are seeking musical excellence as well as a multi-faceted understanding of the art of music-making. 

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