Doublebass

PROGRAM

The doublebass session is a unique program that aims to meet your personal goals and needs, to fully develop your potential. This four-week program proposes to advanced level double bassists (aged 16 and over) a personalized pedagogical approach in a collaborative context.

• Lessons in small groups
  Teachers: Étienne Lafrance, Nicholas Walker, David Allen Moore, Scott Dixon

• Daily technical lessons
  Teacher: Paul Ellison

• Masterclasses
  Teacher: Renaud Garcia-Fons, Paul Ellison

• Themed workshops and lectures

• Participation in Academy student concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series on chamber music.

• Upon recommendation of the faculty professor, possibility of playing solo in the Academy concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Participate in the virtual information sessions:

December 8, 2020 - String information kiosk
December 11, 2020 - Open-house day - Free masterclasses! Featuring : Violaine Melançon, violin
January 18, 2021 - FAQ - Frequently asked questions information kiosk 
January 22, 2021 - Open-house day - Free masterclasses! Featuring : Marina Thibeault, viola

For further details, refer to: Session information

THE SESSION INCLUDES

• Free access to all the Academy classes and activities for the entire session: masterclasses, workshops and conferences.

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

• Student evening activities (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, which has a large terrace and marvelous view overlooking the St. Lawrence River.

• Single or double occupancy lodging. Bedding service (sheets and towels) on request: $35.

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee and provide the audition materiel by February 1, 2021.

In the scholarship awarding process, the evaluation committee will consider the quality of the audition material, the excellent nature of the candidate’s file as well as the student’s cover letter.

N.B. STUDENTS ACCEPTED IN 2020 – COVID-19

Application deadline – January 25, 2021

The status of students, who had applied for the 2020 summer session and who received an admission confirmation, is maintained and postponed to the summer of 2021. The CAN$80 registration fee paid in 2020 for sessions that were cancelled are carried over to 2021 as well. No registration fee will be required with your new application.

If you were admitted to a 2020 summer session, you will be automatically admitted to the 2021 summer session as long as you apply before January 25, 2021. If you were awarded a scholarship in 2020 for a session that was cancelled, the amount of the scholarship will automatically be awarded for the 2021 summer session as long as you apply before January 25, 2021.

If you were registered for a 2020 summer session and were unable to prepare new audition material because of the Covid-19 physical distancing restrictions, we can consider your 2020 audition material for the 2021 summer session.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us at admission@domaineforget.com for all questions concerning the deferral of your 2020 status.

AUDITION MATERIAL FOR STANDARD APPLICATION

Please upload two separate recent videos* (less than 12 months), clearly labeled, fulfilling the following requirements:

• Two (2) works of your choice of contrasting types (style, period and composer); total length: about 15 to 20 minutes, presented with 2 separate video links*

All the documents must be uploaded at the last step of the application form (step 5).

*Video link (one link per piece or a single link with different works); public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled.

**Piano accompaniment: if for various reasons, most notably Covid-19 restrictions, you’re unable to submit an audition recording with piano accompaniment, exceptionally this year, we will accept a recording without accompaniment.

PREPARING YOUR SESSION

Repertoire
The student must submit the repertoire that he or she would like to work on or improve during the session by uploading the details (titles, composers and edition) to Your Profile (Step 5) by May 1, 2021 at the latest. You must be prepared to play the repertoire during masterclasses.

Masterclasses
Students normally attend all masterclasses daily. They usually participate in one or two master classes per week.

All the students can attend daily masterclasses as long as the professors judge that their level of practice and preparation is sufficient. It is each student’s responsibility to prepare their chosen repertoire adequately.

N.B.: It is strictly forbidden to record or take photos during masterclasses without the guest musician’s prior approval, should this be the case, these recordings or photos must be kept solely for your private use.

Semi-individual lessons
Participants in the double bass session usually receive two semi-individual lessons (in a subgroup of about four students) per week.

We will try to favour a student’s first choice of professor but depending on circumstances and available spots in the classes, a student could be assigned his second or third choice of professor.

Rehearsals with the pianists
Access to piano accompaniment will be available to students playing in masterclasses or student concerts, typically once or twice a week.

Students must bring photocopies of the piano scores of the works they will work on in masterclasses and give them to the pianists at the beginning of the session. These photocopies must already be bound.

Academy concerts or "Domaine on the Road" series
All chamber music groups will have the opportunity to perform in Academy concerts or in the "Domaine on the Road" series as long their teachers deem them ready. The faculty and artistic management could select certain students to give a solo performance at one of these concerts.

Instrument
Each participant must fully insure his/her instrument for the entire length of his/her session. Unfortunately, Domaine Forget does not rent or loan musical instruments.

COVID-19

• Every precaution will be or are taken to ensure each student’s safety during his session.
• The number of students at the Academy has been substantially reduced, meals will be served as per a specific plan in several steps with pre-defined class ‘’bubbles’’, daily cleaning and disinfection protocols of all facilities and equipment as well as between each activity will be implemented.
• 1.5 to 2 meter physical distancing in all common areas will be respected and single occupancy lodging will be strongly encouraged; exceptions: couples, families or music partners.
• For more information go to the Covid-19 page.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

Arrival: Monday, July 12, 2021 as of 2PM (classes begin on Tuesday)
Departure: Saturday, August 7, 2021 after breakfast

Transportation is the student’s responsibility. For all the details, go to the Useful Information page, under the Transportation section. Information will be updated regularly in view of new developments or changes in current safety measures.

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rates (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

FULL SESSION 4 WEEKS - JULY 12 TO AUGUST 7 AOÛT, 2021

CAN$3935

PAYMENT INFORMATION

First instalment 
To confirm and reserve your place a first deposit, a non-refundable fee covering about half the cost of your session is required within seven (7) days following your acceptance letter and invoice.

Second instalment
The second payment is due no later than May 1, 2021.

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.

Le Domaine Forget de Charlevoix will retain 50% of the second payment in case of cancellation of your registration.

No refunds possible after May 2, 2021.

COVID-19 - Session cancellation policy
Should government guidelines forbid attendance of an on-site session, this session will be held virtually, same dates and length. The student will be registered automatically and the room & board will be refunded. Should a student decide not to participate in the virtual session, please advise Domaine Forget at admission@domaineforget.com.