Summer Bravo 2026

Dates

July 13-19, 2026

Location

Christ United Methodist Church

350 Saratoga Road

Amherst, NY 14226

Faculty

• Mary Handley, piano

• Roman Mekinulov, cello

• Andrea Cone, violin

• Donna Lorenzo, viola

• Derek Chazen, viola 

• Lynne Ruda, cello

• Sandy Paddock, violin

Guest Faculty Masterclass and concert Schedule 

• July 13, 2026 @ 7pm BRAVO FACULTY CONCERT

• July 14, 2026 @ 10amMaestra JoAnn Falletta, Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

• July 14, 2026 @ 2pm  Jackie Galluzzo, violin, Buffalo Philharmonic

• July 15, 2026 @ 10am Jolyon Pegis, cello, Dallas Symphony Orchestra

• July 15, 2026 @ 2pm  Jarod Yap, piano, soloist, accompanist, Bravo alumni

• July 15, 2026 @ 7pm Participants Concert

• July 17, 2026 @ 10am Setas Trio masterclass

• July 17, 2026 @ 2pm Setas Trio masterclass

• July 17, 2026 @ 7pm Setas Triot Concert

• July 18, 2026 @ 10am Setas Trio masterclass

• July 18, 2026 @ 2pm BRAVO FACULTY masterclass

• July 19, 2026 @ 1pm Participants Final Concert

Interns

FEES     

•      Tuition: $685

•      Application fee: $35

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2025 

Please submit:

•    Completed application form

•   1-2 page biography

o   should include: experience, achievements, education, teachers, and repertoire (recording may be requested)

o   biography not required for past participant

•  1 minute video recording required

o   video not required for past participants

•   $85 required with application (includes $35 application fee + $50 deposit). This is non-refundable.  This amount can be paid by check, cash, or venmo  (@Bravo-workshop) 

ACCEPTED PARTICIPANTS 

• Balance of $635 due June 15.

• Medical forms, equipment list, map and other pertinent information will be emailed following acceptance and final payment.

• Late applications will be accepted if availability exists and with an additional $25 late fee.