Guitar

regular PROGRAM

This 2-week program is offered to intermediated and advanced level guitar students.

• Private lessons
  Teachers: Patrick Roux and Bruce Holzman

• Masterclasses
  Teacher: Jason Vieaux 

• Technical workshops

• Ensemble music

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

• Guitar contest (optional)

STEPPINGSTONE PROGRAM

This segment is designed for very advanced students or young professionals whose file stands out due to its quality and its exceptional nature and who wish to work in depth on their repertoire in preparation of a recital, contest or audition.

A maximum of 3 students will be accepted to the program and will automatically receive a scholarship worth one thousand Canadian dollars (CAN $1,000) for the 2-week stage.

The steppingstone program includes the following:

• Private lessons and/or meetings with our guest teachers

• Participation to a student concert of the Academy or Domaine sur la route as a soloist or chamber musician

• Audio recording of the concert performance

• Consultation in career development with our Artistic Director

• Special mention on our social media

• Participation in a media content capsule

If you want to apply for the steppingstone program, please check the corresponding option in Step 3 of the registration form. Candidates not selected for the steppingstone program are automatically considered for the regular program.

YOUNG GUITARISTS PROGRAM

This facet of the program is specially designed for serious intermediate level guitarists (14 years old minimum). The student must demonstrate a marked interest for guitar and be autonomous in his or her individual practice. A minimum of three years training in classical guitar is required.

In addition to the activities of the regular program, guitarists enrolled in this facet will receive group technique classes and will perform in the guitar ensemble. Masterclass attendance is mandatory and depending on their interest and level, some of them could be asked to play in masterclasses. For pedagogical reasons, participation in masterclasses is reserved to advanced level students.

EVERY PROGRAM INCLUDES

• Access to all Academy classes and activities for the entire program: masterclasses, workshops, and conferences.

• Access to Domaine Forget International Festival concerts during the program. (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.

• Double or quadruple occupancy lodging.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

If you want more information about the program or the registration progress, our general information sessions are there to guide you. They consist of a short presentation of the Academy and followed by a question period.

These 60-minute virtual sessions will be held on:

• Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 10AM and 2PM
• Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 10AM and 2PM

For further details, refer to: Session information

LE DOMAINE FORGET 2022 GUITAR CONTEST

The contest is open to all students enrolled in the guitar program who wish to have the opportunity to develop their performance and interpretation skills.

Divided into two categories (A 18 and over; B 17 and under), the competition rewards for each of these categories the three guitarists who will have distinguished themselves the most.

PRE-REQUISITE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CONTEST

Be duly registered for the 2 weeks of the program.

Please note that previous first prize winners in category A and B can no longer enter the contest (however, category B winners would be eligible for category A).

TERMS

The contest is divided into two categories:

Category A: ages 18* and older
Category B: ages 17 and younger

*The applicant must be 18 years old by April 1, 2022 to apply in this category.

SCHEDULE

• Quarter-final Tuesday, June 29
• Semi-final: To come
• Final: To come

REPERTOIRE

There is no imposed repertoire. Repertoire presented in quarter-final and semi-final should be different. On the other hand, the same work can be performed again in the final round.

Quarter-final

• Ages 17 and under: 5 minutes of music maximum
• Ages 18 and above: 8 minutes of music maximum

Semi-final

• Ages 17 and under: 8 minutes of music maximum
• Ages 18 and above: 10 minutes of music maximum

Final

• Ages 17 and under: 10 minutes of music maximum
• Ages 18 and above: 15 minutes of music maximum

PRIZES

CATEGORY A: AGES 18 AND OVER

• 1^st place: CAN$1,000 and a full scholarship for the 2023 program
• 2^nd place: CAN$500 and a half scholarship for the 2023 program
• 3^rd place: CAN$250

CATEGORY B: AGES 17 AND UNDER

• 1^st place: CAN$500 and a full scholarship for the 2023 program
• 2^nd place: CAN$250 and a half scholarship for the 2023 program
• 3^rd place: CAN$150

Le Domaine Forget extends its gratitude to Ms. Janet Casey for her generous contribution of all the cash prizes in the contest.

JURY

The Guitar Faculty and a guest will compose the jury of the Guitar Contest.

APPLication FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the CAN $85 registration fee and provide the audition materiel by April 1, 2022.

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 motivation letter.

AUDITION MATERIAL FOR THE REGULAR and young guitarist programs

• One (2) works which represents accurately your level of play of a total length of 5 to 10 minutes.

• Current biography and résumé (CV)

• Profile picture

Please upload a separate video for every work ; public or unlisted YouTube, Vimeo or DropBox links or any other link directly accessible without a password and clearly labeled. Recordings should be recent (less than 12 months).

AUDITION MATERIAL FOR THE STEPPINGSTONE PROGRAM

• In addition to the audition material for the regular program, submit one (1) additional work of your choice of contrasting character for a total length of 10 to 15 minutes

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

COVID-19

• Every precaution will be or are taken to ensure everyone’s safety during their stay. 

• For more information go to the Covid-19.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Monday, June 27, 2022, as of 2PM (classes begin on Tuesday, June 28, 2022)

• Departure: Saturday, July 9, 2022, after breakfast

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

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

SESSION from JUNE 27 TO JULY 9, 2022

CAN$2,158 

PAYMENT INFORMATION 

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

Second instalment
The second payment is due no later than May 15, 2022.

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 refund possible after May 16, 2022