FAQ

Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH), located at the intersection of Route 29 South and Route 460, is the closest airport to Liberty University.

Yes, students are permitted to have a car on campus. Parking is free, and guidelines are provided to drivers upon arrival.

Due to the individual program schedules, students generally cannot be involved in more than one program at a time, with the exception of the SISP/Orchestra Program combination. (Approval is required.) Since masterclasses are open to all festival participants, students are encouraged to attend classes offered by other programs, as schedules permit.

Counselors must be at least 21 years of age by the opening date of the festival. Accepted students who wish to apply must email Dr. Chip Hill (chip@christianperformingart.org) to request a Counselor Application. Applications are due by March 14, 2026. Counselors are chosen by the MasterWorks administration. Students will be notified of decisions.

Counselors are awarded a scholarship equal to one-half of the tuition fee.

• English proficiency: All correspondence between a prospective student and the MasterWorks Festival office must be in English. While at the festival, all lessons, masterclasses, and rehearsals are conducted in English. Translation opportunities are very limited.
• Payment of tuition and fees: All fees must be paid in U.S. currency (USD). Money orders, checks from a U.S. bank account, and major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) are accepted.
• Visa appointment: Please notify the office and Dr. Hill at least 14 business days in advance of your scheduled visa appointment at the appropriate embassy/consulate. Allow at least 14 business days to receive a letter that must be taken to the appointment. While at the embassy/consulate, you must obtain a tourist visa. If you require more than a letter, email chip@christianperformingart.org. Failure to give ample notification may result in additional fees incurred by the student.
• For further questions, please email chip@christianperformingart.org

The MasterWorks Festival does not provide music for the excerpts or specify which measures or excerpts should be submitted, unless specified on the Programs pages. Students should consult music libraries, sheet music vendors, teachers, or imslp.org for appropriate excerpts.

We recommend that you bring the following items:

• Music to perform or learn
• Folding music stand
• Concert black attire
• Outdoor clothes for frisbee/soccer/volleyball games, or impromptu biking trips
• Clothes (dress code appropriate) for hot summer days and cooler evenings
• Smart phone
• Spending money
• Towels, sheets, a pillow, and a blanket
• Laundry detergent
• Water bottle
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• Pencil
• Toiletries
• Bible and journal for quiet times
• A heart ready to seek God and encourage others

• Concert Dress for Men
  Black dress slacks; black, button-down, long-sleeve dress shirt; black shoes; black socks; no tie. No coat/blazer or tuxedo is required.
• Concert Dress for Women
  Ankle or calf-length black skirts or dressy black pants; black pantyhose or socks; black dress shoes and ¾ length or longer sleeve black tops. Professionalism must be maintained with backs completely covered and no undergarments showing when sitting or standing.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in Liberty University’s Reber-Thomas Dining Facility.  Other dining options are available in the surrounding community.

The MW commuter fee includes lunch and dinner (Monday – Saturday) and lunch on Sunday, all in the Reber-Thomas Dining Facility.

• 8:00-8:30 a.m. – Breakfast
• 9:00-11:45 a.m. – Program meetings and rehearsals
• 12:00-12:30 p.m. – Lunch
• 12:30-1:00 p.m. – Faculty devotional
• 1:00-1:45 p.m. – Quiet time
• 2:00-5:30 p.m. – Lessons, coaching, practice, recitals, masterclasses, and/or free time
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. – Dinner
• 6:30-8:00 p.m. – Bible study (Monday-Thursday)
• Concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings begin at 7:30pm. Students who are not performing are required to attend.

• Day Visitors
  Family and friends are welcome to attend rehearsals, concerts, and other festival activities.
• Overnight Visitors
  There is no campus lodging available for guests. Visitors must secure their own accommodations off-campus.

Under 18
Weekdays: Students must be in their dorms by 11:00 pm, and in their rooms by 12:00 am.
Weekends: Students must be in their dorms by 12:00 am, and in their rooms by 1:00 am.

The weather in June and July can range from the upper 80’s to the lower 60’s (Fahrenheit).

Yes. Students who are outside the typical age range are considered on an individual basis. Please contact Dr. Chip Hill (chip@christianperformingart.org) to discuss your situation.

The MasterWorks Festival is an outreach of the Christian Performing Artists’ Fellowship (CPAF). The Festival began in the summer of 1997 with 55 students. For more information, please visit our History page in the Main Menu.

The MasterWorks Festival relies on generous donors to keep the Festival as affordable as possible. You can support the ministry by sponsoring a student, establishing a planned-giving fund, or setting up a scholarship fund. Please email Dr. Hill at chip@christianperformingart.org to discuss options.

For a current listing, please visit the Faculty page in the Main Menu. Past conductors and faculty include Phil Smith, Miriam Burns, Mia Chung, Stephen Tavani, David Gier, Daniel Meyer, Andrew Sewell, and Luis Haza.

Before beginning the application process, please review audition requirements and expectations for each program and instrument. You may then click the application button to begin the process. Please note that the application must be complete (including videos and excerpts when required) to be considered.

MasterWorks places a high value on student performance opportunities. The orchestra will perform on Saturday nights. Individual students will be selected to perform an interlude prior to intermission. Piano, SISP, and Orchestra students will perform in studio classes, recitals, chamber music opportunities, and masterclasses.

Students will be housed in Liberty University’s residence halls. For more information, please visit the Housing page.

Students are responsible for bringing their own linens. Students can also purchase linens for $75.

Students and Faculty should bring appropriate casual and concert/recital attire. (See Question #8 on this page.) Dress must be in keeping with MasterWorks’ purpose to glorify God. The following guidelines are in effect at all times:

• No particularly revealing clothes
• Shorts and skirts must be at least “finger-tip length”
• No bare midriffs
• Slits in skirts should be modest
• No sheer or see-through clothes
• No undergarments showing, including bra straps and boxer shorts
• Gentlemen are required to wear shirts at all times
• No low-cut dresses or tops

Please email sharalynn@christianperformingart.org to discuss specific dietary restrictions. While Liberty University can accommodate some dietary restrictions, all food is prepared in a common kitchen.

Please address mail to participants as follows:

MasterWorks Festival: student name

c/o Liberty University School of Music

1971 University Blvd.

Lynchburg, VA 24515

Liberty University
1971 University Blvd
Lynchburg, VA 24515