Oboe

PROGRAM 

This two week program proposes to advanced level oboists (aged 16 and over) a personalized pedagogical approach in a collaborative context. The Oboe session emphasizes solo practice and chamber music.

• Private lessons
• Masterclasses
• Themed workshops (Alexander technique, orchestral excerpts, conferences, etc.)
• Chamber music (wind quintet, wind ensemble, wind and string ensemble, baroque ensemble)
• Participation in Academy student concerts or ‘’Domaine on the Road’’ concert series.

ENHANCED CONTENT

This segment is designed for very advanced students or professionals whose file stands out due to its quality and its exceptional nature.

The enhanced content offers the opportunity to perform in additional concerts and to work with the guest faculty in exclusive workshops. A limited number of students will be accepted (maximum 4 per program) to the enhanced content and will automatically receive a scholarship worth approximately $1,000 (two week session).

Candidates wishing to apply to the enhanced content must also submit an additional recording of an imposed work, a biography or résumé and a letter of motivation as well as the required admission materiel. (See request for admission heading)

 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.
• Double or quadruple occupancy lodging

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Complete all steps of the online application form, pay the registration fee and provide the audition materiel by February 15, 2019.

Scholarship requests and / or participation in the enhanced content: check the appropriate boxes on the application form (step 5).

AUDITION MATERIAL

• Recent video link* (less than 12 months) including 2 works of your choice, clearly identified and of contrasting types (style, period and composer); total length: about 20 minutes.
• Letter of motivation explaining your artistic approach and your interest in participating in the sessions at Domaine Forget

AUDITION MATERIAL FOR THE ENHANCED CONTENT

In addition to the preceding required material (2 recordings and a letter of motivation), the student must provide a biography or résumé and a third recording of an imposed work:

• W.A. MOZART: Concerto in C Major, 1^st movement

All the documents must be inserted 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.

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 Monday May 6, 2019 at the latest. You must be prepared to play the repertoire during masterclasses.

Masterclasses
All the students can play in masterclasses with the guest musician 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.

Chamber Music 
Chamber music is optional but highly recommended since it’s an essential aspect of the program and also offers many opportunities of performing in the Academy concerts. Due to logistics, it’s important to remember that a student who does manifest the desire to join a chamber music ensemble will not be permitted to withdraw from his or her assigned group.

Practices with the pianists
Students must bring the piano scores of the works they will work on and give them to the pianists at the beginning of the session. Access to piano accompaniment will be available to the students who will play in masterclasses. Depending on the pianists’ schedules other students may be able to receive some coaching with them.

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.

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.

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.

USEFUL INFORMATION 

Arrival: Sunday, June 16, 2019 as of 2PM (classes begin on Monday) 
Departure: Saturday, June 29, 2019 after breakfast

Transportation is the student’s responsibility, for all the details, go to Plan your internship.

TUITION (INCLUDING ROOM, BOARD, TUITION and photocopies)

TWO WEEK SESSION

ONE WEEK SESSION

Canadian student: $1,000 CDN
International student: $1,070 CDN

AUDITORS - MASTERCLASSES

One masterclass: $50 CDN

One day: $80 CDN

One week: $375 CDN

PAYMENT INFORMATION | REFUND POLICY

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 1, 2019.

MODIFICATIONS

A $50 fee will be charged for any change, on dates, or duration of yourstay. Failure to comply with these terms, will result for the accepted student the lost of his/her reserved place. Le Domaine Forget reserves the right to cancel any program if circumstances demands it.

CANCELLATION / MODIFICATION / REFUND

Le Domaine Forget will retain 50% of the second payment in case of cancellation of your registration. No refund will be made after May 2, 2019.