There is no application fee for NNSF. The application is one page that will prompt you upload or link to the following items:

• Video Statement — Hyperlink

  • Briefly tell us about yourself; what is your experience with contemporary music, why would you like to attend NNSF, and what do you seek to gain from the festival?

• Biography, Résumé, or Curriculum Vitae — PDF Upload

  • A concise survey of your musical experience and/or education

• Scores of Previous Work — PDF Uploads

  • Composition and Composer-Performer tracks only

• Recording(s) — Hyperlink(s)

  • Demonstrate your work / performance history

Applicants must be 18 years of age or older by May 31, 2024.

Please see tuition timeline below for detailed financial due dates! Tuition invoices will be sent upon acceptance and payments can be made on the total balance at individual discretion until the deadline.

TUITION — FELLOWS

Early Enrollment: $1,799 ($799 deposit)
General Enrollment: $2,199 ($999 deposit)

Tuition for fellows does NOT include housing or meals— please see housing and meal options below!

Tuition and housing refunds will not be issued after May 1, 2025 — deposits are non-refundable except in extreme circumstances.

NNSF Affiliate — $250 discount per new individual who is accepted & submits tuition deposit

• Refer a colleague for a $250 discount — there will be a referral prompt on the application form!

• There is a maximum of four affiliate discounts (total of $1,000).

• Alumni who refer a colleague but cannot personally attend the festival will receive a $50 affiliate award from Nief-Norf!

Alumni — $250 discount

• All NNSF alumni will automatically receive a $250 discount!

• Alumni can also earn up to three referral discounts.

Composition Auditor Track (no world premiere)

• Early Enrollment Tuition: $1,049

• General Enrollment Tuition: $1,449

Ensemble Track

• Duo: 10% tuition discount

• Trio: 15% tuition discount

• Quartet: 20% tuition discount

• Quintet or more: 25% tuition discount

• Ensemble members are also eligible for alumni & referral discounts!

Work-Study Fellow positions are extremely limited and are reserved for individuals with unique and proven experience in arts administration, technology, social media, and other relevant backgrounds.

TUITION: $949.50 (all enrollment tiers)

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Personal statement highlighting interest, relevant skills and qualifications, and future goals in arts administration

• One letter of reference

• Interview with Nief-Norf Administration Team (you will be contacted to set up an interview time after applying!)

Nief-Norf offers optional Summer Festival housing in association with the University of Tennessee. Individuals are required to provide their own bed sheets, blankets, pillows, towels, and meals.

Check-In: June 1, 2025 // Check-Out: June 15, 2025 (14 Nights)

The NNSF25 dorm is located approximately 0.5 miles (7-minute walk) from the Natalie L. Haslam Music Center.

NNSF25 HOUSING DETAILS

• UT Housing will cost $800 per person (approximately $57/night)

  • Includes wifi, laundry, shared kitchen per floor, and a bathroom in each dorm room

• All fellows will have one roommate

  • Please email adally@niefnorf.org to inquire about individual accommodations — we will do our absolute best to make it happen!

  • If you have a roommate in mind, please let us know!

• Housing payments are due Friday, April 4, 2025

Fellows driving to NNSF25 will need to purchase a University of Tennessee parking pass for $49 (which will be added to your digital festival invoice!).