REGISTRATION & LOCATION
Below you will find audition and application information, tuition and costs, and information to help you organize travel to the Lift Clarinet Academy 2026 location of London, Ontario, Canada.
We are here to help, so please do not hesitate to send an email with questions!
Note: All amounts are in Canadian dollars. Use the currency converter conveniently provided on this page to determine the cost in your currency.
General Information, Tuition & Costs
Ages: 16+
Dates: Monday August 3 - Friday August 7, 2026
Application Fee (applied towards tuition): $50
Tuition (by May 1): $725
Tuition (by June 1) $775
Housing & Dining: $690
Housing information below
Scholarships:
In place of offering a limited number of scholarships, the Lift Clarinet Academy is committed to accessibility by intentionally keeping tuition rates lower than comparable programs nationwide. This decision helps ensure broader access and affordability for all participants.
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Application Information
A complete application consists of just one step:
STEP 1
Complete the online registration form, provide links to video recordings of two contrasting pieces or etudes on the form. Submit the $50 CAD application fee and deposit at the end of the registration form.
That’s it. Your application will be complete.
Any questions, email:
info@liftclarinetacademy.com
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Deposit & Final Payment Link
Click on the PayPal "Pay Deposit" button
or visit this link.
Location & Getting Here
Situated on the banks of the Thames River in London, Ontario, Canada, Western University (0:14 of video) is one of Canada’s oldest Universities and offers a beautiful and walkable campus.
Lift Clarinet Academy events take place in the Don Wright Faculty of Music, and participants will be hosted in the residence hall, Ontario Hall, a 10-15 minute walking distance from the music building. Room and Board at Ontario Hall includes a semi-private accommodations, hot buffet-style breakfast, bagged lunch at the music builing and a bowl-style (falafel bowl, burrito bowl, etc.) dinner at the residence hall.
Semi-private accommodation means that each guest receives their own private, lockable bedroom and share a room with a suite-mate from the academy. There is a shared bathroom with that suite-mate. Each room features a single bed, sheets, blanket and two pillows. There is a desk, wardrobe and closet in each room. The bathroom contains soap, cups and towels. Ontario Hall has a 24-hour front desk, small fitness room and large dining hall. Parking and Wi-Fi are included.


Passport Information & Entry into Canada
Participants traveling from the United States must enter Canada with a valid U.S. passport.
Please ensure that your passport is current and valid for the duration of your stay.
Best Airports
Canada:
• London International Airport (YXU)
• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
United States:
• Detroit Metropolitan Way County Airport (DET)
• Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Visit Robert Q Airbus to schedule your airport shuttle from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DET) or Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Driving Time
Lift Clarinet Academy is easily accessible by car from many major Canadian and U.S. cities.
Canada:
• 2 hours from Toronto
• 7 hours from Montreal
United States:
• 2 hours from Detroit and Buffalo
• 4.5 hours from Cleveland
• 6 hours from Pittsburgh
• 6–7 hours from Chicago and Indianapolis


