Application Deadlines:

Applications Open: January 15, 2026

Priority Deadline: February 15, 2026

Late Application Deadline: March 1, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026

Audition/Video Requirements:

Applicants are required to complete the application and submit videos recorded within the last twelve months.

Audition videos must include two out of the three repertoire options below:

First or last movement from a standard violin concerto.
One movement from the Bach Sonatas and Partitas.
One work with or without piano written after 1980.

Videos may be submitted as links to YouTube (unlisted/public) and Google Drive. Be sure your audition videos are titled with your name, piece, and movement played. All links should be working, easily accessible, and not require a password or sign in.

Submit your audition video using the application form.

For any questions regarding the audition process, please email: skoh@bw.edu.

Auditing OVC:

Want to see what OVC has to offer?

Auditors are encouraged to attend program offerings throughout the day.

Please follow instructions on the application to be an audience member at OVC.

Join OVC in four simple steps:

Complete Form Below
Submit Audition Videos, if applicable
Specify OVC Faculty Preferences
Process Appropriate Fee

Please select your application pathway:

I am applying as an OVC Participant.

I am applying as an Auditor.

First name

Last name

School Name

Age

Phone

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

Primary Violin Instructor First Name

Primary Violin Instructor Last Name

Primary Violin Instructor's Email Address

Audition Video #1 (Youtube or Google Drive Links Only)

Audition Video #2 (Youtube or Google Drive Links Only)

**Please ensure videos are uploaded as 'unlisted' and sharing settings are set to 'Anyone with Link.'

Emergency Contact First Name

Emergency Contact Last Name

Relation to Applicant

Emergency Contact Phone Number

OVC Faculty Preference

If you are applying as an OVC participant, please specify three OVC faculty members that you wish to match with for one-on-one lessons.

If you are applying as an Auditor, please specify three OVC faculty members, whose lessons you would like to attend as an audience member.

Every effort will be made to match you with your preferences.

OVC Faculty Preference #1

OVC Faculty Preference #2

OVC Faculty Preference #3

Fees

Please select your fee type:

Standard Application Fee for OVC Participants$30

Auditor Processing Fee$20

**Promo codes may not be applied towards the Auditor Processing Fee**

Survey Question

Please tell us how you heard about OVC!

**Please Ensure All Fields are Correct Before Submission**

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