Tuition: Cost of the 2017 workshop is $580. This includes admission to all workshop activities, and all public performances (main stage, dance and blues in the clubs).

Room and board is optional. Note: Jam dorm is currently at capacity. Costs are:

• Dorm room (Quiet or Jam) with 3 meals/day: $610
• Dorm room (Quiet or Jam) with lunch and dinner: $525
• Meals only – 3 meals/day: $310
• Meals only – lunch and dinner: $225

Day Pass: Participants can register for a day pass to attend the 2017 workshop on any given day between Monday and Friday. The cost per day is $115. This includes admission to all workshop activities that day and evening, but does not include public performances (main stage and blues in the clubs).

Scholarships: If you think you might need financial assistance, Centrum has both a scholarship and a work-trade program. Early application is encouraged. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2017. Special scholarship consideration will be made for youth applicants, please apply early.

Gospel track: Tuition for the 2017 gospel track is $155. This includes admission to the gospel class Monday through Friday (3:30 – 5:30pm) and all evenings (after 5pm) in Building 204 Monday through Saturday. The gospel track includes entrance to the mainstage performance on Saturday afternoon but does not include blues in the clubs or the dance. There will be a gospel performance Saturday at 11am. Gospel track is available for youth however, anyone under the age of 18 must attend with a registered participant or registered chaperone over the age of 21.

Refund policy: A non-refundable $200 deposit is required to hold your space and goes toward your tuition. Scholarship applicants require a $50 deposit, which is fully refundable if you are unable to attend. Full payment is due by July 1, 2017. Your $200 deposit is non-refundable but your remainder payment is fully refundable until July 1, 2017. There are no refunds available after July 1, 2017.

Under 18: Centrum encourages young blues artists to attend the workshop. Blues participants under-18 must be accompanied by a registered chaperone. Participants under 18 years old will be required to sign a Centrum Student Contract.

Chaperones: Must be 21 or older. There is a no-cost option in our registration type drop down for Chaperones. If the under-18 is staying in the dorm, their chaperone will need to also stay in the dorm and pay for their own room and board.

See our Blues FAQ page for more information.