2026 Festival of Winds Auditions

Carmel Valley, California

Hidden Valley Music Seminars

festivalofwinds.org

Festival Dates: JULY 12 - 23, 2026

*EXTENDED* APPLICATION DEADLINE

MARCH 31, 2026 (11:59pm PT)

Please read through all of the following information to ensure a successful application process

Applicants must be:

• At least 18 years old as of July 12, 2026
• At a highly advanced, pre-professional performance level
• Available for the entirety of the festival with no outside commitments

Applications must include:

• One continuous, unedited audio file with all of your instrument’s required repertoire in the order listed. No video is permitted.
• One-page resume including chamber experience (PDF only)

How to submit:

• You must register for a free Snap Audition account
• Select your instrument under Categories (scroll to the bottom of the page if on mobile)
• Scroll down to “Register for Category-Instrument” to start your application
• After completing the registration form and uploading your recording and resume, YOU MUST CLICK ON SUBMIT in order for your application to be successfully submitted. There will be a green box saying submitted.
• There is no application fee

All FOW fellowships are tuition-free and include room and board. Fellows are coached and perform side-by-side with faculty and receive two private lessons and two masterclasses among other sessions. Fellows are responsible for their own travel arrangements to and from Hidden Valley Music Seminars.