Viola

VIOLA

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

Guest artists

• Masterclasses
  Miguel da Silva, Kirsten Docter, Emmanuel François and Yura Lee
  
  
• Private lessons
  Jocelyne Bastien and Marina Thibeault
  
  
• Chamber music coachings
  Marie Bégin, Isaac Chalk, Chloé Dominguez and Marianne Dugal
  
  
• Rehearsals with piano
  Élise Desjardins and Fiona Wu
  
  
• Seminars and workshops led by guest artists

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee (CAD $95), and provide the audition materiel by February 1, 2027.

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

Participants to this program can benefit from a reduced rate for the Chamber Orchestra program. Click here for details.

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Two (2) works* that demonstrate your 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: Félix Gauthier.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE

• Arrival: Sunday, July 11, 2027, or Sunday, July 25, 2027, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. (classes begin on Monday, July 12, 2027, or Monday, July 26, 2027)

• Departure: Saturday, July 24, 2027, or Saturday August 7, 2027, 9 a.m.

All transportation is the student’s responsibility.

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

RATES (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD AND TUITION)

FULL SESSION 4 WEEKS - JULY 11 TO AUGUST 7, 2027

CAD $4,993.50

HALF SESSION 2 WEEKS - JULY 11 TO 24, 2027*

CAD $2,786

HALF SESSION 2 WEEKS - JULY 25 TO AUGUST 7, 2027*

CAD $2,786

*Sessions are planned for a period of four weeks, but by way of an exception, we will accept students who wish to register for a two-week period, subject to availability.

PAYMENT INFORMATION

1st instalment (50% of session fees) : To confirm and reserve your place in the program, a first non-refundable instalment covering half of your tuition fees is required within seven (7) days following the reception of your invoice. 

Second instalment (remaining balance): Due no later than May 1st, 2027.

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.

Cancellation / refund policy:

1st instalment (50% of session fees): payable within seven (7) days following the reception of your invoice.

N.B.: This first payment is used to confirm and reserve your place in the program and is non-refundable.

2nd instalment (remaining balance):  refund of the full 2^nd instalment if your participation is cancelled at least six (6) weeks before the beginning of the session.

If you cancel your participation for any reason other than medical (doctor’s note required) within six (6) weeks or less before the beginning of the session: no refund issued.

THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES

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