Instrumental Division

 

Accepting applications for violins, violas, cellos, oboes, flutes and pianists!

INSTRUMENTAL program:
. 20 - 25 hours of intensive Italian language per week
. Coaching of duo, trio and quartet chamber ensembles
. Private lessons on solo, ensemble, and chamber repertoire
. Weekly Masterclass sessions
. Regional performance opportunities in the Le Marches region
. Faculty recitals of chamber masterworks

Age range: 16-26
Scholarships: Yes. You will be considered for a scholarship at the time of your audition, or when you submit your recording.
Enrollment max: 60
Application procedure: Live, at the places and dates listed on the website, or by tape/CD. (Include two works of contrasting style.)
Application Deadline: April 15, but positions are filled "first come, first served."
NOTE: If we do not have sufficient numbers of qualified students by April 15, the instrumental program year may be cancelled.

Miscellaneous:
· Students may attend for only two weeks for half the price of tuition and housing (but we encourage students to attend for the entire four-week period).
· There are cellos available for rent in Italy.

Chamber Music Seminar

July 20–August 3, 2008

Repertoire for
Violin, Cello and Piano
Piano Trios, Duos, Violin and Cello Sonatas

Chamber Music Coaching
Masterclasses
Performance opportunities in Italy
Faculty and Student Chamber Music Recitals
Italian Language Instruction Available

Application Information & Deadlines
Age of Applicant: 16- 30 yrs *
Instrument: Violin, Cello, and Piano *
Audition: Applicant may audition live or by recording. Audition must contain 10 minutes of solo and/or chamber music freely chosen from the standard repertoire.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2008

All Applications must be post marked by April 1, 2008 Late applications will be considered on a case by case basis only. There will be an additional $50.00 late fee assessed for late applications.

Scholarships: A limited number of merit based awards are available
* Some exceptions may apply

Instrumental Division Faculty

Anton Miller, Violin
Brandt Fredriksen, Piano
TBA, Cello