Honor String
Ensemble

 

Competition Auditions

Audition submissions must be postmarked or emailed by February 23rd, 2026.

To enter, please submit the following:

  • Resume
  • Complete registration at www.rlmf.org
  • $50 non=refundable registration fee, paid online or by mail
  • Video audition—prepare two contrasting pieces that best represent your musical and technical ability. 10 minutes maximum. Upload your video as unlisted to YouTube, then share it with julie@rlmf.org 
  • Letter from string teacher confirming student’s readiness for this experience

Send the above to:

  • Julie Blakeslee
    RLMF Ensembles Director
    2410 Hoover Ave
    Billings, MT 59102

 

Winners will be notified by March 31 and music will be delivered in early April.

Winners receive:

  • Special placement in an advanced student/faculty string ensemble
  • Daily intensive string ensemble rehearsals with coaching by faculty members
  • Performance with faculty on Saturday’s faculty recital, as well as a student-only performance on Friday’s studnet recital
  • A private lesson with a faculty member during camp
  • Full tuition scholarship, provided by the Sidney E. Frank Foundation

Winners will be chosen by performers/teachers not directly involved with the festival.

Literature will be selected by faculty after auditions are complete and sent to winners for advance study.

Winners will audition live for orchestra placement the first Sunday of camp, preparing audition materials posted at www.rlmf.org/about/audition-info 

The Honor String Ensemble competition is open to...

High school violin, viola, cello, bass, & piano students who will be completing 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade this year.

Submissions must be sent by Feb 23

Download Competition Flyer