Trombone & Bass Trombone

From June 2 to 15, 2024

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Application Deadline

February 7, 2024

Applications received after the deadline will be accepted and processed if space allows.

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Trombone

Jörgen van Rijen

Masterclasses - Trombone

June 3 to 8

Principal Trombone, Concertgebouw Orchestra

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Trombone

James Markey

Masterclasses - Trombone

June 6 to 11

Bass Trombone, Boston Symphony Orchestra

Professor, New England Conservatory

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Trombone

Patrice Richer

Private Lessons - Trombone

June 3 to 13

Principal Trombone, Orchestre Métropolitain

Professor, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal

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Trombone

Pierre Beaudry

Private lessons - Tuba

June 10 to 14

Bass Trombone, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal

Professor of tuba and euphonium, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal

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Ensemble

Isabelle Lavoie

Ensemble - Brass

June 3 to 14

Accompaniment

Romain Pollet

Collaborative Pianist - Trombone

June 3 to 14

Teaching Collaborative Pianist, Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal

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tROMBONE AND BASS TROMBONE

Join us this summer to elevate your playing with world renowned artists. This two-week program proposes to advanced level trombone players (aged 16 and over) a focus on solo practice, chamber music and orchestral repertoire.

GUEST ARTISTS

  • Masterclasses
    Jörgen van Rijen and James Markey

  • Private lessons
    Patrice Richer, Pierre Beaudry

  • Ensemble
    Isabelle Lavoie

  • Rehearsals with piano
    Romain Pollet

  • Seminars and workshops led by guest artists

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAN $90), and provide the audition materiel by February 7, 2024.

All applications are automatically eligible for the scholarship program. For all details concerning scholarships and financial aid: click here.

AUDITION MATERIAL

  • Two (2) works* that demonstrate the different technical and musical skills as a performer.

    - Works of contrasting characters, styles, and periods
    - At least one work with live piano accompaniment
    - Recent recordings from the past 12 months
    - Total minimum length of audition material of 15 minutes

  • Current biography, résumé (CV) and profile picture 

*Please upload two (2) separate videos for the two (2) individual works; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you would like more information about the academy or the registration process, please consult the FAQ page or the student services manager: Rachel Tremblay


ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

  • Arrival: Sunday, June 2, 2024, between 2PM and 6PM (classes begin on Monday, June 3, 2024)

  • Departure: Saturday, June 15, 2024, early morning

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

For more the details, visit the regularly updated Transport page.

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

PROGRAM FROM JUNE 2 TO 15, 2024

CAN $2,455 


PAYMENT INFORMATION

First installment
To confirm and reserve your place a non-refundable first deposit, covering the tuition fees of your session is required within seven (7) days following your acceptance letter and invoice.

Second installment
The second payment is due no later than May 1, 2024.


CANCELLATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demand it. All fees already paid will then be reimbursed. Registration fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are non-refundable.

Cancellation policy:

1st installment (50% of session fees) payable within 7 days of receipt of your invoice. N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2nd installment (remaining balance): 50% refund of the amount paid if cancellation at least 30 days before the start of the program.

No refund will be issued if one cancels their participation 30 days or less before the start of the program for any reason other than medical (doctor's note required).

No refund issued passed May 2, 2024.


THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

  • Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series in chamber music or as a soloist

  • Video Recording of the student concerts in the concert hall

  • Free access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program. (Restrictions may apply for certain concerts).

  • Official attestation of participation to the program

  • Access to all Academy classes and activities during the program

  • Student activities such as bonfire, sports activities, tourist outings, movies, yoga etc.

  • Individual practice huts and spaces situated on the enchanting site in the middle of nature

  • Three meals a day in the Joseph-Rouleau pavilion

  • Double or quadruple occupancy lodging (towels and bedding available on request for $35 per stay)

 

Paypal

Domaine Forget uses Paypal for secure payments. Email confirmation (in addition to the automated PayPal notification email) will be sent as soon as possible, once payment has been confirmed. Payment confirmation may take a few days. Remember: You must enter the amount you wish to pay and the full name of the registering student.